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Heart & Hearth

Professional Home and Pet Caretaker - Minneapolis, MN

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Black Cushion

About Me

Hey there - thanks for stopping by Heart & Hearth! I'm Rachel, accompanied on my journeys by my handsome floof, my heart: Beau a.k.a. Beau-Beau, Beau-Dawg, Beau-seph. I started Heart & Hearth with my two dogs in 2022 as a new adventure after a life-changing accident. In 2023 my almost 14 y/o Pomeranian (Bean) crossed that dreaded rainbow bridge, and I stepped back from taking jobs and updating this website. I feel ready to love some new dogs so here we are again! I've been a home and pet caretaker for many years for agencies, Rover, friends, and family. As well as a teacher, nanny, insurance agent, bartender, elections administrator, freelance writer and website creator, student mentor, senior home volunteer, and even an MTV employee! I love reading, traveling, cooking, creating art, puzzles/games, long walks with my pup (and everyone’s dogs), and making people laugh. I'm fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid 19. When you work with me, you should expect a collaboration with transparency, security, and peace of mind. I'm here to take care of two of the most important pieces of your life when you can't. Your hearth (your home) and your heart (your pet) will be looked after with immense love and attention! Get care where it counts the most. Want to learn more? Contact me today for an initial inquiry! And say hi to your dog from me.

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Meet My Other Half!

My Traveling Buddy: Beau

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Beau (left) is a happy 7-year(ish)-old black Lab mix. He thinks his tiny ears make him just a "wee lap dog" and he'd love to sit on your lap, please! Beau is obedience and house trained and very concerned about being a good boy! He loves most of all to snuggle and otherwise play play play! He rarely barks and gets along great with other dogs and humans. He's curious but happy to coexist with other species. Though, he's not quite sure what cats do exactly. Beau came to me as a Safe Hands rescue foster in March of 2020 and became my "foster fail" also in March 2020! We often get comments from people that he is the ONLY dog their dog likes. He's a particularly sweet boy who is easily bossed around by small (and big) dogs. (Taught well by his big brother Bean (right) who we sadly said goodbye to in 2023.)

Beau (left) and Bean (right) the dogs of Heart & Hearth
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We were so impressed with Rachel's services! First, she was willing to come to our home TWICE to acclimate our (sometimes reactive) dog to hers prior to our vacation. Second, she provided excellent care to Malone, our 70-pound OES (she even sent us a couple messages/photos). Third, she took immaculate care of our home. It was in pristine condition upon our return - bed laundered and remade, bathrooms and kitchen "spick & span" and floors swept of dog hair. I give Rachel the highest possible recommendation. We will definitely be using her services again.

Joyce H.

Black Cushion

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Based out of Minneapolis MN

Thanks for your message! I look forward to meeting you!

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