*I am available over the June long weekend and offering reduced new sitter rates. Can provide external references if preferred* :)
I'm a public servant in my late 20s with personal and professional experience looking after dogs, cats, rabbits, poultry, reptiles and birds. Having worked in a pet food store for 2 years, I love meeting dogs and cats of all ages and breeds. I have grown up around animals, and at different points have owned pretty much every pet - dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, chickens and a turtle. My family dog in Melbourne is a rescue husky - he is a big and boisterous, so I am comfortable with dogs who may need have special needs. I am also confident administering medication if required.
I have done pet sitting before and go above and beyond to make your pets feel comfortable and loved. I am happy to spend time sitting and cuddling them during house visits, or behaviour training during walks, or waking up early to feed them during house stays.
My hours are 7-8:30am, and 5-9pm.
House visits: I feed your pet and refill water/bedding. I will clean up after then, including any litter. Then I'll spend some playing with them or cuddling with them (for some pets I know that playing might have to come before feeding time, so happy to be flexible). Happy to water any plants too!
Walks: I like to go for walks for around 45 minutes. I prefer to keep dogs on lead during walks unless I know them well, to ensure my and their safety and the safety of others. Happy to bring treats along and train if required, and comfortable walking reactive dogs.
House stays: Same as the house visit, with more hugs and walks!
This is the first time in my life I have lived without a pet at home, so I'm so looking forward to the opportunity to spend some much needed time with your pets!
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
I highly recommend Francesca. She is an excellent communicator and very happy to meet and talk face to face, and uses the Pawshack messages very readily to share updates and photos. Francesca stayed in my house and was trustworthy, keeping the property safe and the cats in good stead. I think she played a lot with them because my first night back, they demanded games from me! My cats were relaxed and healthy when I got home and Francesca reported their desire to sleep on her bed with her - so they must of trusted her! Will work with Francesca again.