Ruth

Reliable & experienced pet sitter

West Footscray
25 times favorited
1 recurring guest
Lives with 1 cat
Usually responds within one hour
6 h ago
Last activity
<1h
Response time
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
32 AUD
/day
All services and rates

About Ruth

Hi there!

**Available weekends. Monday- Friday after 6pm**

Currently only servicing West Footscray and surrounding areas within 7km.

My name is Ruth, I'm a Social Worker and I live with my partner and our cat, Lizzie. I have been doing Pawshake on and off for several years, including overseas.

I'm very caring and responsible, for both your pet and your home. I've always had excellent feedback from previous Pawshakers about feeling at ease when they are away.

I have a passion for dogs and cats but will also be available for other pets. I have worked part-time as a dog handler with experience both in a dog day care and overnight stays. I’ve got extensive experience sitting for a range of cats and different personalities. I love getting to know your animal and what works for them.

I have knowledge in managing various dog behaviours and I have completed my Pet First Aid.

I provide:

  • Home visits to your place: I come to your house and can stay for up to 30 minutes to feed your animal, play time, attend to any mess, administer oral medication. I’d be happy to provide complimentary services: mail collection, watering plants, etc. If you feel you need more time, please discuss this at booking. 
  • Dog walking: Dog walks are approximately 30-40 minutes, however, I will be happy to discuss your dogs usual walk route and accommodate a slightly longer walk if needed.
  • I understand how hard it can be to trust a new person to care for your pet and would be available to arrange to meet you first to ensure you feel they will be in safe hands. It will also allow me to make sure your animal is comfortable with me too.

    I am looking forward to hearing from you and to meet your lovely pets!

    Ruth.

    Ruth's services

    At your home

    Dog Walking
    An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
    10 AUD for each additional pet
    28 AUD
    /walk
    One home visit a day
    Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
    32 AUD
    /day
    Two home visits a day
    Two drop-in visits for your pet
    55 AUD
    /day

    Ruth also offers

    Cancellation policy: Flexible

    Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

    No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

    Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

    Reviews

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    Home Visits
    Mary, 2024-11-05

    This is the third time I’ve used Ruth and she’s wonderful with my two cats. She’s calm and patient - taking the food and sitting with one cat to get her to eat. She sends regular updates with photos / videos and I can tell my cats warm to her. She is the best.

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    Home Visits
    Mary, 2024-09-24

    Ruth is the best. This is my second time using Ruth and she’s a wonderful pet sitter - reliable, kind, thoughtful, nothing is too much and great at communication. She’s wonderful with my two cats and always sends updates after each visit. You have enormous peace of mind with Ruth. Will absolutely continue to use her. Thank you Ruth!

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    Availability

    Ruth's Pets

    Lizzie
    Cat

    Skills

    Specific Skills

    I speak English
    +5 years of experience
    Familiar with dog training techniques
    Training and experience with managing various dog behaviours, dog walking and training good behaviours in dogs.

    Experience with

    Animal welfare as a volunteer
    Rescuing pets
    Behavioural problems

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    Ruth

    Ruth

    Reliable & experienced pet sitter

    West Footscray
    One home visit a day
    Min. 30-minute visits in your home
    32 AUD
    /day
    All services and rates
    Contact Ruth

    Cancellation policy: Flexible

    Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

    No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

    Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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