Katarina

Big animal lover! I have always been surrounded by animals growing up, we had chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters when I was little and always had a dog in the house as I got older (cats came to my life later on). I worked in a pet store for 3 years where I learned a lot about proper nutrition and care for pets and for a few years I was volunteering at an animal shelter where I cared for dogs. I'm experienced caring for dogs different breeds, from big to small, those who have been badly treated and those who are fortunate and have a happy home. I have a cat that I adopted and would love to have a dog but at the moment that's impossible as I don't live in a house.

I have been house/pet sitting for a couple of years now and it has been an amazing journey. I've met some beautiful animals and each of them have left a small paw print in my heart :):D

This journey has given me even more experience caring for different dog breeds and how to handle unexpected situations. It has also proven over and over again that I have a natural gift with animals and I connect with them very easily. I've looked after highly anxious pups that have managed to find a courage to trust me very quickly and I've created a special bond with each of my furry clients. 

I currently have a lot of time to spare to look after your fur babies and am happy to do anything from dog walking (which can take between 45-60 minutes (most times longer), I can also offer pick-up, drop-off for an extra fee), house visits for cats (which will be about 30-40 minutes and includes everything from litter cleaning, playing, cuddles, feeding, changing fresh water, hair combing...), overnight pet sitting at your house (can care for other animals too and caring for your place - watering plants).

Services other than explained above mean as follows:

- House sitting (if you go away for holidays or similar, I can stay at your house and take care of the pets and plants etc. while you are away, taking dogs out for a walk twice a day, plays, cuddles, feeding, cleaning litter for cats, grooming etc.. Depending on your dog, I'd happily take them with me if I go somewhere too, I go out in nature a lot (note that pets in this care will be probably left alone for a period of time as I go and do some work but as stated, I would do my best to include your pets in most of my daily activities) 24 hour service.

House siting includes but is not limited to:

- Walking dogs twice daily, as much or as little as is appropriate   

- Variety of exercise spaces visited (depending on your location) including
the beach, open green spaces, ovals, dog parks and similar. 

- Feeding the pets daily based on your requests. Owner to supply food.

- Daily plays and cuddles 

- Accommodating pets with special needs (diet, medication, mobility impairment,
anxieties, phobias etc..) 

- Watering the plants / garden if requested 

- Taking the bins out when required 

- Bringing your mail in and any delivered packages if requested 

- Before leaving your house on final day, making sure it is left in a tidy
condition (same condition that was left on my arrival) 

Other than dogs and cats I am more than happy to look after other animals as well 😊 

Of course, you know your fur baby most so I will follow any instructions that are given.

I m very respectful of your homes and you can be assured it will be in the same condition as when I arrive. I Always make sure to clean and tidy after myself. I don't smoke or drink as well.

Happy to answer any questions or organise a meet and greet.

Thank you!