Hi, I'm Kerry! 🐾 I'm 58, Melbourne-based, and work mostly from home as a fashion consultant after running my own fashion business for more than 12 years. I love animals and have had some wonderful pet-sitting experiences, including a 10-week stay caring for two cats and a three-week stay with a gorgeous Groodle puppy. I genuinely enjoy getting to know each pet's personality, their little quirks and what makes them happy. I offer pet sitting in your home, so your pets can stay in their familiar surroundings and stick to the routines they know and love. Whether it's feeding, walks, playtime, medication, cuddles or simply keeping them company, I'm happy to work around their individual needs. Some pets want to be your best friend immediately, while others take a little longer to warm up. I'm more than happy to let them set the pace. For dogs, I'm happy to tailor walks to their age, energy levels and usual routine. This might be a relaxed 30-minute stroll around the neighbourhood or a longer 45-minute walk exploring local parks. I'm also happy to follow their usual walking routes and any instructions you have. As I work mostly from home, I can generally provide plenty of company throughout the day. I do occasionally have meetings, appointments or travel for work, so there may be times when I need to pop out for a few hours. I'll always discuss my commitments upfront to make sure your pet's supervision needs are a good fit. Having run my own business for many years, I'm reliable, organised and a great communicator. I understand how important it is to know that your pets and home are in safe hands while you're away. I'm also a proud plant mum with a green thumb 🌱, so your plants will be well looked after too! I'm tidy, respectful and happy to collect the mail, put the bins out and generally keep things ticking along. I'll follow your home security instructions, make sure doors and windows are locked and always treat your home with care. I love a change of scenery and exploring different neighbourhoods, which makes pet sitting a lovely fit with my lifestyle. Where possible, I'd love to meet you and your pets before the sit. I think it's important that everyone feels comfortable, especially your four-legged family members. After all, pets are pretty good judges of character, and getting their paw of approval is always a bonus! I'll send regular updates and photos so you can enjoy your time away knowing everything is going well. I'm also happy to provide references, my police check and Working with Children Check. Most importantly, I'll treat your pets with kindness, patience and plenty of affection, and your home with the same care and respect I'd give my own. ❤️