Christine

I am an Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Graduate from The University of Sydney. I lived on-farm for two years, working with a range of animals from cats and dogs to cows and horses. I have been completing pet sitting/visiting jobs since first attending university in 2016. 

I have over ten years of experience working with animals in a professional setting. In high school and through university, I have volunteered at many veterinary clinics and other animal organisations. I have experience handling a variety of species from house pets such as dogs, cats and birds, to livestock including cattle and sheep. For the last two years, I was living on-farm running sheep, cattle and horses. 

Before I lived on-farm, my pets in Sydney included 12-year-old Jade, a Kelpie Cross rescue and several pet birds including Budgies and a Cockatiel. I have always shown a strong passion for animals. I have had a range of pets all my life. 

While in my care, your pets are my top priority. I take great care and responsibility when caring for owner's pets while they're away as I know owners are desperately missing their pets and vice versa. I am available for care before and after business hours and have full availability on weekends. I am very responsible, punctual and reliable, which makes me an excellent candidate to care for your pets while you are away.

As part of my visiting service, I can provide text message and photo updates on each of my visits, depending on what you prefer. My visits usually range between 30 to 45 minutes but this is could be longer or shorter, depending on what is needed to be done, as well as owner preference. Tasks included may be: feeding, replenishing water, cleaning up droppings/litter boxes, grooming etc. The time spent on a visit can also depend on the traits of the pet in care. For example, if a pet is overly anxious/frightened/irritated by my presence, then the visits will usually be shorter to compensate for this. The personality of pets is discussed in the enquiry/meet and greet to confirm what the specifications for each case is beforehand. I can also conduct more than two visits per day if required.