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About
I have provided high quality pet services for a number of years now. I work well with owners of the dogs/cats/birds/fish/other meeting their needs. Whether it be dog sitting, or cat sitting, providing companionship & vet appointments when needed and maintaining Heath issues as needed.
I pet sit which is always a great experience. Getting to know each dog, cat, bird, reptile,other and their individual personalities gives me great pleasure. I also walk dogs and the dog walks I have at this time each one shows their excitement in their own personal way. I presently work for a no-kill cat shelter. I clean, scoop, medicate when necessary and give a report everyday to the executive director. I have been involved with animals for some time now and involved with a non profit no kill cat shelter for approx 15 years. It's very enjoyable and fulfilling. I took care of the dogs boarded at VCA animal hospital and also in treatment area. Unfortunately they are only open 6 days a week now which deleted my position there. I take pride in taking care of any health issues that arise by notifying someone from the medical team also by medicating the animals as well.
I take great pride in caring for animals and also being an advocate for animals.
I take great pride in making the animals comfortable and loved. I will take snapshots of the pets and check in daily with the owners so they are totally in the loop while they are away. I am one person who has knowledge thru my experience, learned knowledge and involvement with cats and dogs and their behaviors and quite capable of seeing any emergency type situation that may arise while in my care. Because it's always about the animals well being and what's best for the animals i am absolutely a great caretaker for animals and because they need someone who can speak for them. They are all such innocent beings and deserve the best always and this is why i will do a great job for you.
Overview
Hired 46 times
Serves Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Background checked
1 employee
9 years in business
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Services offered
Walk duration
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Walk group size
Private walk
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Kathy V.
Dec 22, 2025
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Teri is a gem! I have 3 cats and she played with them and cared for and about them. One needs meds and she gave it to him without incident. She would also let me know how much water they drank every day and noted the litter box output. I recommend her to anyone!!!!!
Details: Cat • 3 pets • Changing litter or bedding • Dispensing medication • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.
Pet Sitting
Steve L.
Jul 6, 2024
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Teresa was a real find! She took care of our cat and our bearded dragon while we gone for a week and did a wonderful job. She even watered our plants and took care of other odds and ends while we were away. She even tended to the dubia roaches that we use to feed the dragon. I would highly recommend Teresa, and next time we go out of town she will be our first choice in pet sitting.
Details: Reptile • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.
Pet Sitting
Alain M.
Sep 13, 2020
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Teresa is very professional & caring. She did a beautiful job looking after my two fur babies. The daily updates with pics was great. I definitely recommend Teresa to anyone & if my boys could talk they would give her paws up
Details: Cat • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.
Pet Sitting
Ray A.
Jul 12, 2024
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Teresa is a very capable pet care person for all kinds of pets. Dogs, cats, tortoises etc... we hired Teresa and gave her instructions about our routine with our pets and she did them excellent. I have already asked her for our next outing and will use her again. We really like her experience and her responsivness. We get daily pics and a summary of the day.
Details: Dog • 2 pets • Taking pet outside • Changing litter or bedding • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.
Pet Sitting
Ann M.
Dec 26, 2024
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Teresa was excellent in caring for our 7 desert tortoises and feeding our wild birds in every way. She seemed to completely understand our bond with our tortoises and went out of her way to keep us updated about them by texting us photos of them every time she visited. Teresa is very smart, organized, very professional and extremely caring. We are so happy to have found her and look forward to having her care for our tortoises again when they come out of hibernation.
Details: Fish • 5 pets • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.
Pet Sitting
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Teresa Young
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
my pricing is the same for all of my customers. I have a set price for sitting and a different set price for dog walking. I am negotiable though.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I speak with my customer first. I then set up an in person visit with the customer to meet not only the customer but the pets as well. I then discuss my schedule to make sure the customer is comfortable with my being away from the job site at different times of the day. If customer is comfortable I then discuss the picking up of key to the job site and any special duties like medicating and/ or care schedule for the pet. I always send a daily check in through text message to let owner know all is well. most of my customers pay in advance but I do accept payment at the end as well. whatever the customer is comfortable with.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have worked in a no-kill shelter for several years now. I had prior training for two years in a vet's office.
i am currently enrolled in a pet health and grooming class.