Kimi and Roira
The Au Paws! Trusted Housesitters And Dog Walkers
Elwood
About Kimi and Roira
We are passionate animal lovers with extensive experience caring for dogs and cats. As mum (Kimi) and Aunty (Roira) of two cheeky beagles, we are dedicated dog and cat sitters. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional care and create a comfortable environment for your furry friends. As sisters who didn't get to grow up with pets of our own, we will absolutely adore spending time with yours!
Throughout our journey, we have been entrusted with the care of various pets, including those of friends, family, and clients on platforms like Pawshake as well as through private arrangements. We treat every pet as if they were our own, showering them with love, attention, and personalized care. Whether it’s taking them for walks, engaging in playtime, or providing companionship while you’re away, we ensure that your pets receive the utmost care and affection.
We both work full time and so the benefit of having us both is that travel disruptions, meetings going over or falling sick means there is always one of us available to take over when necessary. Plus it's double playtime and cuddles for yur pets.
Services We offer include:
1. Dog Walking: We tailor each walk to suit your dog's needs, ensuring they get the exercise and mental stimulation they require. Walks typically last between 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your dog's size and energy levels. In our neighborhood, there are fantastic off-leash dog parks just a short 5-minutes away.
2. Housesitting: We offer reliable housesitting services to ensure your home remains safe and secure while you're away. During ourstay, we will adhere to your pet's routine, provide regular feeding, watering, and take care of your house plants. There will always be one of us staying over, tag teaming where necessary. We also make it a priority to spend quality time with your pets, offering cuddles and companionship. Housesits conclude the morning of the final booked day. If you require us to stay beyond that, please book an extra night (i.e. we leave around 10am, but you need us to stay longer than that, we will need to add another booking to cover the extra time)
3. Home Visits: If you prefer your pets to stay in the comfort of their own home, we can visit them to provide essential care, affection, and playtime. Home visits typically last up to an hour, during which we'll ensure your pets are fed, watered, and receive the affection and attention they need.
Our availability is as follows:
- During weekdays, we work a mix of remote and hybrid with1-2 days in the office. Therefore, we are always available for dog walking, home visits, and housesitting in the afternoons and evenings. For dogs needing constant supervision, we can only offer short-term sits of a week or so as it can be quite onerous. However we can be quite flexible, so please reach out and let's see what we can arrange.
- On weekends, we are more flexible and available for morning and afternoon/evening visits. As we are based around St Kilda, Elwood and CBD (for work), our prefernce is for pets located nearby. Even better if public transport accessible as we do not drive into the office.
We understand the importance of maintaining your pet's routine, and are more than happy to take them for visits with family and friends or to dog parks if they enjoy such outings. Your pet's safety, well-being, and happiness are our top priorities.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. We have a wealth of repeat customers who can provide references upon request. Thank you for considering us as your trusted Au-Paw. We are excited to meet you and your beloved pets soon!