Marie

Hi, I’m Marie, animal lover and retired schoolteacher turned artist working from home. I live with my semi-retired husband, David. We love staying home and working on our various projects with the ‘help’ and companionship of any visiting animal friends. I will love and care for your fur baby as if they were mine! Enjoy your holiday worry-free, knowing your best friend is having as much fun as you are, safe in their own home or visiting their favourite haunts on walks in your neighbourhood. 

Along with our four kids we shared our home with many fur family members, but the nest is completely empty now. When the last family cat moved in with our son, we planned to travel before getting another pet. With the arrival of Covid, it looks like travel will have to wait, but we’re missing having furry companions.

Living on a property while raising our family gave me experience with many animals including dogs, cats, rats, mice, birds, ferrets and even horses. I am currently foster mum to a 12-year old cat named Theodora, but she is up for adoption and will be going to her fur-ever home soon.

Daily text or email photos and updates available.

Recent police check available at Meet & Greet

Registered Volunteer Foster Carer with Dogs Refuge Home and Cat Haven

Volunteer Dog Walker with POOPs (Pets of Older People)

I am comfortable with giving medication (tablet, topical or oral) to dogs.

Pet Sitting in your home includes daily walks for dogs, cuddles and grooming, collecting the mail, basic garden care, watering indoor plants and generally keeping your house looking lived in & cared for.

Walks are 30m - 45 minutes on-lead around the local neighbourhood or park. If your dog has excellent recall, you may request off-lead time at a suitable off-lead park. If the weather is unsuitably hot or cold for walking, I will play and engage with your dog at home.

Testimonials

"Marie has looked after our 5 year old Border Collie, Felix, several times over the last couple of years. From walks around the local park to dog sitting for up to a week. She's always looked after him so lovingly and safely. I've never felt more confident and relaxed leaving my dog with anyone else before. Marie also sends photo updates and attending to our dog's medical needs when required. His high energy needs can be difficult to meet but he always comes home exhausted. Not to mention his face lights up when he sees Marie. Cannot recommend Marie highly enough." A. Martyn, Greenwood WA

"Marie loves dogs. We started with walking my dog Okami and Marie walking a friend's dog around the local park. It gave me such confidence to see that the dogs love her too. Recently she has looked after Okami for us in our home for a month, sent us photos of his happy time with her. She looked after him, his medications, and walked him on various pathways to keep it interesting for him. She looks after him like he is her own.

 I feel very confident leaving my dog with her. Okami is a Siberian husky and needs his exercise and he always comes home tired, ready for some quiet time. Truly, he is always delighted when he sees Marie. Cannot recommend Marie highly enough." T. Meikle, Sorrento WA

“Marie has visited and walked our dog Sunny over the past three years. Sunny is a nine-year-old Labrador. She is part of our family and acts like a puppy. When Marie comes to our house to take her out, I tell Sunny and she waits excitedly at the door. She knows how much love and attention she will be getting. Marie is very loving with Sunny who always comes home really happy. I have no hesitation in leaving Sunny with Marie for walks, visits, or long stays. We planned to leave her with Marie for several weeks to go travelling until Covid changed that plan. Until we met Marie, I’d never felt as confident and relaxed leaving my dog with anyone else. I cannot recommend her highly enough.” P. Keep, Marmion WA