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TThistle
Caring for animals from scaly, furry to feathered.
Bassendean
Pawshake sitter since January 2025
20+ years of experience
(1 review)
Active in the Pawshake Community
2 recurring guests
7 times saved
Last activeabout 4 hours ago
Usually respondswithin 7 hours
Last contactedabout 5 hours ago
Last bookedabout 14 hours ago
About Thistle
I have dedicated my personal and professional life to the care and well-being of animals. Over the years, I’ve worked at Caversham Wildlife Park, Perth Zoo, and Perth’s Cat Cafe. My experience spans a wide variety of animals. I now work at the RSPCA.
For six years, I worked as an Animal Behaviourist with bears in Vietnam, gaining insights into their care and rehabilitation. During this time, I also cared for the vet’s cat at my home for a year while she was overseas and nurtured two discarded kittens from a young age, finding them loving homes.
My commitment extends beyond my professional roles. I’ve pet-sat various animals—including cats, dogs, fish, chickens, and bunnies—both in Perth and overseas. I’ve always ensured that every furred, feathered, or finned companion received the best care.
I hold a BSc in Conservation and Wildlife Biology, Cert II in Animal Care and Cert III in Captive Animals, emphasising my lifelong dedication to animal welfare. Whether it’s professional expertise or heartfelt care, I bring both to every animal I look after. I hold a police clearance, which can be shown on request.
I look forward to meeting your fur babies and providing them with the love and attention they deserve!
Thistle offers ...
At Thistle's home
Thistle currently does not offer any services at their home.
At your home
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom $40 /nightOne home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom $15 /day2x Home visit
Two drop-in visits for your petfrom $30 /dayDog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom $15 /walk, $4 /additional petThistle can accept
Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizesAll sizes
CatsAll kinds
FerretsAll kinds
Small animalsRodents, rabbits, birds, ...
Availability
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About Thistle's home
The residence
House
Medium outdoor area
What people say about Thistle
Overall rating
5
Communication
5
Conscientious
5
Profile accuracy
5
Treatment of animals
5
Value
5
More about Thistle
I speak ...
English
I have experience ...
20+ years of experience
... with rescue pets
... as volunteer with animal welfare
... with behavioural problems
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer medication by injection
I can administer medication orally
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Dog Walkingfrom $15 /walk, $4 /additional pet
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