Chester

**Christmas 2024**

Dates include Dec 20 - Jan 5. Lock in our early bird prices by Aug 31 to avoid getting booked out! Please get in touch to discuss your specific needs! :)

**About Me**

I'm a Canadian who has lived in Australia for the past 8 years. Now an Australian PR, my next goal is to become your preferred cat sitter as the resident North Melbourne Cat Daddy. I am happy to travel to neighbouring suburbs such as West Melbourne, Kensington, Parkville etc. 

I own a 3 year old cat named Indy (well.. actually he owns me) who I baby far too much. When I'm not looking after him, I'm working as a programmer, cooking up a storm, playing board games or working on my pet project (we have a cat food review website for Australia - indyreviewscatfood.com). My previous experiences also include adventures while cat sitting on a farm for over 30 cats, owning a rabbit & fish and volunteering at the SPCA (mostly dogs at that time before I became catman). 

**Pricing Notes**

Prices are for up to 1 suburb away from Kensington (within 15 minute bike ride, this covers a portion of Kensington, North Melbourne, Parkville, CBD, West Melbourne etc.)

Note: For bookings in the 2nd half of 2024, I am looking to expand my footprint to additional suburbs covering Moonee Ponds, Footscray, Maribyrnong, Ascot Vale, Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Carlton, and Carlton North. Feel free to get in touch about details.

If you are outside this area, I can provide petsitting at a custom rate if feasible. If it is far outside my area, there will be an additional cost to cover time/transport. Happy to discuss what's possible!

**What I offer**

- Visits (once or twice a day, 1 visit ~40 mins, 2 visits ~30 mins each): feeding, litter check/change, playtime and general social interaction (aka them ignoring me while I look on), general tidying/cleanup

- House sitting with the pet (same as above but will be staying over at the house and while I work (I WFH so that can be a benefit if you require someone around for most of the day/evening). Additional time is spent on social interactions, more frequent litter checks and ability to notice changes/irregularities easier) 

- Prices include up to 2 cats 

- Daily photo/videos of your baby included of course!

- Happy to collect mail/water plants if you require

Additional services (some for additional cost - discuss as needed)

- Dog feeding/walking/playtime (to be discussed if dog care if required alongside cat)

- Administering medicine/special foods (e.g. raw, medicine in food etc.)

- Weekly grooming as needed

- Teeth brushing (if your cat can take it!)

**Why I'm different**

- Attention to detail pet sitting following your instructions as you desire. I always try to offer some suggestions/recommendations at the end of pet sitting based on my experiences/observations. My goal is to make you and your pet's life better! 

- If you are in my normal service area, I am happy to offer WFH at your place for a portion of the pet sitting duration (schedule permitting) if you want your pet to have company during the day. This is for NO additional cost but please enquire for further details.

- Premium high quality photos taken on my camera of your babies on request (Got a new camera so always an execuse to use it!) (normal daily photos are pixel 7 phone photos)

**Why you want me as your cat sitter**

I know how tough it is to leave your cat(s) behind and I hope I can make the time away as painless as possible. I endeavour to offer a routine as close to yours in terms of feeding, playtime and other habits. I'm particular with my own cat's routine (I have a 3 page doco for my flatmate when I'm away!) and I carry that same commitment when I look after someone else's cat. Most importantly, I want to make sure your cat feels comfortable while you're away so you come home to a happy confident cat!

I'm not just a cat sitter! I want to build a relationship with both you and your pets so we're all on the same page. I'm happy to discuss any specifics in routine, feeding etc as needed. If all this sounds good to you or if you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch and we can arrange a meet and greet first. Finding the right fit is important and everyone should be happy. Looking forward to hearing from you! Meow ^._.^