I'm back! I took some time out from dog walking and pet sitting when covid lockdowns led to all of my bookings being cancelled time and time again and the ongoing uncertainty made it too difficult to continue. I was also lucky enough to adopt my own bestie in that time and was focusing on rehabilitating him. You can read about it at the end or this bio. Things seem to have settled now and I am eager to start pet sitting again!
So what can I say about me?!?!
Put it this way, I follow about 500 dogs on instagram vs about 50 people! I love animals and advocate for them whenever possible. My family adopted a rescue dog when I was 11, and we had her until she passed when I was 24. I still miss her.
If I am anywhere that a dog is present I will attempt to make friends with it and shower it with love, and I am someone who frequently nearly walks into things when I am too busy staring at dogs (in a non creepy way) when walking down the street. I am always happiest when with a dog and I look forward to hanging out with, and caring for them whenever possible.
I also have many years of experience looking after cats, rabbits and birds and would be happy to look after any other furry friends.... not including spiders 😜
I can give oral medication and have some experience with giving injections. I also have experience feeding neonatal kittens and would be happy to do so for puppies.
Right now I am only available for house sitting in the pets home and I include daily walks with sitting.
On a side note....
On Christmas Day 2020, I was very fortunate to adopt my best friend, a long legged Bichon Frise who I renamed Norman. He had not had the greatest start to life as his previous human was not able to give him the attention he needed and deserved as a puppy resulting in severe anxiety. He had no training, was unaware of his own name and completely unable to regulate his emotions and behaviour. He still has anxiety but it has reduced considerably and within weeks he learned his name, I house trained him and taught him to sit, high five and dance on command. He's not perfect but he's the perfect best friend.
I would love to be able to bring Norman should anyone wish to book me for a house sitting job with another dog(s) however, if that is not possible he is obsessed with my dad and will be more than happy to stay with him.
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
Karina was great! My partner and I had a short interstate holiday and got in touch with Karina to mind our little dog Cub.
We were regularly updated with photos and felt very comfortable knowing Karina was taking great care of our boy.
We will be booking with her again in the future!
It’s the first time we left our new family member and Karina mad the whole experience so easy. She is a kind, compassionate and easy going dog lover. Great experience all around. Thank you Karina