About Me:

Greetings! 🐾

My name is Courtney. I’m a passionate animal lover, especially cats! My family consists of myself, my husband; Adam and our 2 beautiful cats' Galena and Sofiya.

I am a full time professional pet sitter, specialising in cats and small mammals. I have been pet sitting with Pawshake for over 9 years.

Experience:

I have an RSPCA Pet First Aid Certificate, ABN and National Police check.

I grew up in a multi-pet household. Growing up, my family fostered cats and dogs for the RSPCA and I remain active in my community with animal rescue.

During High School, I learned about farm animals at our Agricultural Farm; looking after cattle, pigs and chickens.

I'm experienced with many animals. I prefer working with cats, fish (non-exotic), birds, rabbits and other small mammals.

Service Area:

I operate within Melbourne's Inner Western suburbs.

My service area is Braybrook, Maidstone, West Footscray, Footscray, Sunshine, Maribyrnong, Seddon and Yarraville and other neighbouring suburbs within 15mins drive of Braybrook.

New Clients: Travel outside of service area to a maximum of 15mins return will incur a $10 daily cost.

Unfortunately, I can only accommodate out of service area requests, if I have jobs or commitments in the area during your date of service.

Services Offered:

I offer a year-round drop in service. This consists of once or twice daily 30min home visits and is suitable for short weekends away for dogs and up to 2-3 weeks away for most cats and other small mammals.

I am also available for dog walking, as an add-on service upon request.

I have limited availability for house sitting, due to my family commitments. I can be booked for this service for up to 1 week consecutive stay, during non-peak times.

What sets me apart?

Taking care of pets in the comfort of their home means I can cater to their individual needs. I prefer this method of care, as it can reduce stress on the animal.

I believe routine is very important and will endeavour to keep your pets routine as close to normal as practical and engage your pet in environmental enrichment activities like puzzles and games.

I’m happy to work with furry friends with special requirements and medication.

Please discuss these needs with me before our complementary meet and greet.

Pets’ receive the very best personalised care, love and attention while you are away.

Rest assured you can have peace of mind that your fur baby is in the very best hands! I treat each pet as if he or she was part of my own family!

Every animal is unique, as are their likes, dislikes, energy level, personality and temperament. I find it very helpful to know these.

Please feel free to let me know your pet’s favourite toy, activity or preferred sleeping and scratching spots etc.

Included within 30min visit (max 2 pets) $5 additional pet fee applies

- food/water topped up

- litter box clean/ cage wipe out

- play and cuddle

Optional extras:

- collect mail

- rubbish bin collection

- water pot plants (depending on time constraints)

- turn on/off lights, radios or TV

- home check (blinds, doors and windows)

Additional Services:

🚗 Pet taxi (from $20)

🤖 No iRobot - no worries! 😉

**Optional $5 pet hair vacuum for last visit**

🪴 Need your extensive collection of indoor plants or outdoor garden watered? * additional fee may apply

Key Arrangements:

I offer contactless pick ups and returns. Locksafe is my preferred method. 🔐 Keys are also able to be dropped off at my home, at least 24hours before booking commencement.

In person key pickups/returns may incur a $10 fee. Additional meetings and trials will be charged as a visit.

T&Cs:

I take OH&S very seriously and am unable to take on jobs where there is major renovation work occurring, exposed wiring, no utilities or no clear unobstructed paths.

I am also unable to care for pets with untreated medical conditions, homes with human or animal welfare and/or hygiene concerns are present, where there is a history of aggression (whether treated or not).

A failure of the pet owner to disclose any known or foreseeable behaviours/concerns will result in the immediate termination of service.

During pet care arrangements, in the event of accident or illness, pets are required to see a vet promptly. This is at the owner's expense.

A fee will be charged for any additional time taken to arrange veterinary care and for any additional observation.

All pet care arrangements must comply with the relevant Local and State laws and meet the RSPCA and Agriculture Victoria pet care guidelines.

Please ensure your pets are up to date with flea/worm treatments, microchipped, regularly vet checked and vaccinated, where applicable.

An additional cleaning fee may be charged for any extensive cleaning required, as a result of pet soiling or damage.

$5 additional pet fee charged per extra animal each visit; charged on drop in and dog walking services.

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I look forward to meeting you and your pets’. Thank you for your trust!

Kind Regards,

Courtney