My name is Marley, I am a 26yo female and am currently finishing my degree in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience which is giving me a wealth of knowledge in animal health and nutrition. My partner Brett who may help out and stay with me sometimes is also a student. Having both of us on hand means while pet sitting there will be little time your pet and home will be left alone. We have experience in dog care, cat care and pocket pet care as well as some reptiles, birds and fish. I am confident walking and caring for all breeds and sizes of dogs. I have always lived in a home surrounded by animals and have been raised to see and treat them as family, which is what I apply to all animals I come into contact with. I love all animals and have volunteered and worked in animal shelters to take care of the animals that need it the most. I will forever love and care for animals. I have worked in a shelter so have great experience working with dogs and cats of all temperaments. I am confident with pet walking, pet care, medicating animals, playing and snuggling to the animals (or mine) hearts content. Dog walking I am happy to come and walk your dog in your area but also happy if you would like me to take them to a dog park or beach for a longer session (this will cost slightly more than a normal dog walk as it will greatly increase time and also include a small transport fee). Dog walking sessions run for at least 30 mins and a longer time can be arranged if your dog requires it. Home visits I am also free and available to make home visits for your animals to feed, play, groom any of your pets, if you would like a home visit and dog walk, that will be a slightly higher charge only because it will require more time. During a home visit I am happy to bring in the mail, do bin runs, check over the house and yard, general cleaning, litter tray cleaning, etc.The length of the home visit can vary but generally prefer to stay and ensure the animal(s) have eaten and then spend a little bit of time with them playing or snuggling. Doggy Day Care I am happy, if available, to care for your dog(s) suring the day. However, due having a large number of animals in my own home, I would only be able to do so in your own home. Included in this service would be walking your dog, general play and enrichment during the day, basic training (only upon request), basc grooming (brushing, bathing), toilet training for puppies and would be open to other small duties animial related or small things around the house. Home/pet sitting Home and pet minding is more than ok as I understand that being able to keep an animal in its own home can greatly decrease stress and seperation anxiety. This service includes general cleaning, bringing in the mail, taking out the bins, dog walking, maintaining grooming requirements (like brushing), play and enrichment, feeding and of course showering your loved ones with lots of cuddles and love. *Please note, for longer home and pet sitting visits, my fiance may stay with me. However if this is the case he will be a part of the meet and greet to ensure you and your pets are comfortable and get along with both of us. Please let me know if you have issues with this.
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days 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
Marley (and her fiancé) are amazing! Our dogs are our children and every time we have gone on holiday I have worry non stop about them but with Marley looking after them I didn’t worry for a second! She took such amazing care of our fur babies and they were so content with her. We highly recommend Marley and will be using her in the future
Marley was an absolute superstar! My pooch is a bit difficult (she's a rescue and takes a long time to warm to people) but she adored Marley straight away. Her communication was great and I felt completely at ease when I was away.
Student of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience
Previous work history at an animal shelter
Work as Biosecurity Officer for the Dept. Of Agriculture taking care of the animals arriving into the country during quarantine period
Dog walking
Dog/cat grooming and bathing
Pocket pet (rat, rabbit, guinea pig) care
Medicating animals
Providing enrichment and play time for animals
Basic dog obedience training