Hi my name is Sarah and I’m a 35 year old animal lover living in the St George region of Sydney. I know it must be a huge cliché to say, but I adore all animals big and small. Growing up, I had dogs, cats, fish, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs and axolotls, and I doted on them hand and foot. I’ve been lucky enough to share some truly profound and unique bonds with my pets. Currently I have a 4 year old cat named Snackpack, and regularly take care of three cats, one Great Dane, one Staffy X and one Bulldog X. I have been a pet sitter for friends and workmates in the past, and they were really happy with the level of care I provided (and I really loved making new furry friends in the process!) so I thought I’d give pawshake a go!
With me as your pet sitter, you will be given the ultimate peace of mind and above and beyond service.
We can meet beforehand so that you can run methoughall the details. I know what I’m like when I go away - I want to be confident knowing that my pets are going to be fed, and not be stressed or lonely. I will follow every rule given, (no sneaky treats or short cuts!) and will ensure your pet has all the necessaries(food, fresh water, warmth, safety, attention, company, playtime etc) and as a pet owner, you will receive daily updates, daily photos and videos, and around the clock open line of communication.
By day I am a retail manager of a local business, so I am a very responsible adult and take pride in doing things by the book. I have experience with dogs and cats of all different personalities and know how to read their moods and approach them to make them feel warm and safe, even when they are shy or nervous at first.
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
My crew LOVE Sarah and I return to happy, relaxed babies. Although she is not technically cat sitting, my boy Boubou is besotted. Sarah is deightful and takes simply the most gorgeous photos x
Sarah was wonderful - she was very professional and considerate of our cat who isn’t a huge people lover. We got daily updates on Maisy, who seemed very calm in Sarah’s presence! Her prices were reasonable and her quality of care and professionalism were outstanding - so much so that we’ve already booked her again for another trip! Thank you so much Sarah!
I have volunteered at animal shelters in the past, and have experience with administering oral medications, dropper feeding, injections at the scruff of the neck, and proper hygiene when handling the young and nursing. From my own pets I have experience with litter box training for cats and successfully litter box trained a house rabbit. I have experience with command training for dogs, leash training, caring for elderly dogs and cats, caring for newborns. As a Wires volunteer, I have completed a training course for rescuing and caring for local wildlife, and those skills can be transferred over to caring for pets and birds.