Hey fellow animal Mums and Dads,

I am an over-doting parent of two very handsome mini-lions called Herb (a ginger delight with beautiful manners), and Snotty (a giant, blonde article with no redeeming qualities whatsoever....bites me, never passes up an opportunity to sneeze directly into my face, twerks for food, tries to have romantic relations with the doona, and I'm sure spends several hours a day plotting my grisly demise. Or he would if he didn't have the attention span of a lentil ). I love them both to distraction.

I know how important it is to know that your furry buddies are being loved and cared for when you can't be there - I've used housesitters in the past for my pets and stressed out the whole time! Getting that photo and seeing they're ok is just like...."Ahhhhh....my babies! They look like they're not missing me at all but I know in their horrid little hearts they must be, the ungrateful wretches...."

I'm available to do home visits in the following areas: Turramurra (2074) and all suburbs between there and Chatswood. I can only do visits after hours during the week (from about 5.30-6pm onwards), and usually more flexible time-wise on the weekends. I can also do double visits on the weekends if you need both a morning and evening visit. At the moment I'm only visiting cats and other small furry babies, (just a little too short of time these days to add dog walks unfortunately).

I will send you photos or videos of your pet with every visit so you know they're in fine fettle and being complimented outrageously. I can also Facetime you whilst I'm there if you're craving a bit of live interaction with your babies! Just let me know the level of communication you need - I don't want to bombard you with photos when you're trying to enjoy a peaceful holiday!

I'll also clean up kitty litters, water plants, check your letterbox and put your bin out during my visits. I'm, regrettably, very used to cleaning up puke (see previous note about the Sneezer, he is also a Puking Grand Master).

I'm incredibly security conscious so I will always ensure your home is secured properly when I leave, and I'm also enormously respectful of people's privacy so I will respect your home and follow your instructions to the letter. I have my own car so there will be no issues with reliability.

I've had dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes all my life ...and guinea pigs, and stray birds, and the odd insect....basically if it moves and looks hungry I will bring it home. Most have been rescue pets- (I've a soft spot for the older ones that find it hard to get a home. I am also very quick to spot when there is something amiss with an animal (ie an injury or a limp etc) as I watch their movement and behaviour carefully.

Just let me know your specific requirements re food or how your pets like to be played with or cuddled - I know some cats don't believe cuddling is good for their street cred and like their personal space...! I will meet and greet with you and your pets prior to first booking so we all know that both humans and furries are friendly and safe!  

I'll also follow your requirements re taking shoes off at your door, wearing a mask at your place (although pets may feel more comfortable if they can see my face) and hand sanitising before entering your premises - just let me know your system. I have a current NSW Police Check.

Happy to answer any other questions you might have, and I look forward to meeting you soon!!