After moving to Melbourne 16 years ago with my beloved childhood cat, Bree, I found myself at a loss once she passed from old age. I was always the 'pet crazy' one in the family, happier lying down on the floor with the animals than hanging out with the humans. I started volunteering with our family dogs' veterinarian at the age of 16 and absolutely loved it. People at parties always presented me with 'trolley problems' with animals vs people and I genuinely didn't know how to solve the problem (still don't). A friend asked me back in 2018 if I'd like to sit her cat when she went away, and somehow, word spread and I am now doing this full time! I have experience minding cats, dogs, plants, and houses. I can do the occasional dog sit, but tend not to take them on as I work 4 days a week at an office and don't want to leave them alone for a whole day. I am particularly interested and love staying with shy rescue cats and helping them come out of their shells, but equally happy giving attention to a boisterous kitten. I have done house cleaning work in the past so I'm very respectful of people's space, treating it as though it's my own, and sometimes I anxiety clean so you might come home to a scrubbed microwave or something similar. I'm pretty good with house plants, too, just don't let me near your Maidenhair fern. Prefer long stays, but life happens, so short term and short notice is fine. I service Brunswick, Brunswick East, Parkville, Preston, Thornbury, Northcote, Clifton Hill, Abbotsford, Collingwood, Fitzroy areas, Carlton, East Melbourne, Richmond, Alphington and the CBD only as I cycle to commute and work in the inner east. Unfortunately, I can't accept bookings outside of these areas as I have chronic health conditions that can affect my mobilty, and since I move around with everything on my back while on my bicycle, this limits how far I can go. I prefer one booking at a time, though I can do drop-ins if you're in the same suburb that I'm currently sitting in. I take private bookings via other avenues so try to update my calendar as fast as possible. I tried to lower my rates but the site won't let you go lower than 25. If you're interested in a longer booking and the cost is putting you off, let me know and we'll work out a lower rate. Please don't hesitate to get in touch!