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About
First of all I love animals. I have 19 years of experience taking care of other people's animals and a lifetime of taking care of my own. I have a senior dog and ten cats, many special needs. I'm patient with shy animals. I have lots of experience medicating, both pills and shots. I can give fluids. I can syringe feed. I know how to check blood glucose. I will spend time playing with your pet or if they are scared just sitting on the floor reading in a soft voice so they get used to me. I also have experience walking dogs, including large more difficult ones. I'm willing to accommodate your pet's routine so your time away is as stress free as possible for them.
Overview
Hired 18 times
13 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
1 employee
21 years in business
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2024
Services offered
Type of animal
Dog
Cat
Bird
Other indoor animal
Requested services
Giving food and water
Taking pet outside
Providing companionship
Changing litter or bedding
Work location
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Bianca B.
Mar 10, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Francesca is such an amazing person and cat whisperer! She is super reliant and my cats love her. Already re-booked her for my travels in April! Highly recommended!
Details: Cat • 3 pets • Changing litter or bedding • Providing companionship • Giving food and water • Standard visit (60 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.
Pet Sitting
Chloe M.
Sep 8, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Francesca knows a lot about pet care and put me at ease about her watching our cat. She also completely changed our litter box without asking which we greatly appreciated. She kept in touch and sent us photos while gone too.
Details: Cat • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Providing companionship • Standard visit (60 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.
Pet Sitting
Karin Y.
Dec 31, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Francesca stayed at my place with my kitten while I was overseas, I could not have been happier. She took great care of my kitty and left my apartment spotless. She is very respectful, patient and knowledgeable about animals. Francesca even spent 1-2 days a week at my home a month prior to the trip so my very shy kitty could get used to her. She is definitely my go to cat sitter, highlight recommended!
Details: Cat • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Changing litter or bedding • Providing companionship • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.
Pet Sitting
Michelle O.
Jun 9, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
My rabbit and two birds are my children. While I was fortunate to have had neighbors and friends pet-sit in the past—this time I didn’t. I interviewed several Thumbtack pet sitters and chose Francesca, because she radiated honesty and a genuine affinity for animals; she also asked the kinds of questions that only a responsible and motivated person would. She stayed at my home for nearly a week while I was away on business. The animals were happy, she kept my apartment tidy, it couldn’t have gone better—and birds are tough customers. I recommend Francesca without hesitation. She's lovely.
Details: Bird • 3 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Changing litter or bedding • Standard visit (60 minutes) • The pet sitter travels to me
Pet Sitting
Katrina A.
Aug 4, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Francesca is fantastic tool wonderful care of our babies and was extremely responsive via text, giving updates and sending pictures throughout the whole sit. We will definitely continue to use her.
Details: Dog • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Providing companionship • Taking pet outside • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • My home, venue, etc.
Pet Sitting
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Francesca Kennedy
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My prices are as stated and are for up to three cats or two dogs. Any more than that is extra and negotiable. I don't change extra for medication unless the animal is very difficult. I do charge extra for fluids and syringe feeding which is $10 each and is not negotiable
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Usually I go over for a meet and greet where I meet you and your animal/s. We go over what needs to be done and where everything is. We go over emergency contacts and what schedule I'll be keeping. Then if you and your animal are going to hire me you either give me a key then or we make plans to do that before you go away. I almost always have follow up questions after if I'm going to be working for you which I'll handle via text or email and if you have follow up questions for me, please do the same.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Other than being certified in pet first aid through the Red Cross all my training has been on the job. Through rescue I've had to learn how to do fluids, shots, syringe feeding, pilling, nail trimming and of course basic brushing and grooming.
