Miriam

Adore Animals

Petersham
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Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
8 AUD for each additional pet
42 AUD
/walk
All services and rates

About Miriam

I am a pet lover like all of us here and I grew up surrounded by pets, my advantage is that I work in an animal health pharmaceutical company so I know a lot about pet medicines, diseases and behaviour and might be able to give you some freebies =)

I have been doing pet sitting/visits in Australia for the last 8 years. For 4 of those years I also worked as a volunteer for the Inner West Community Centre taking Rocky for a walk once a week. He is the pet of this lovely old lady that cant take him out no more. Her by the way, is still a good friend!

For 1 year and a half I travelled around the world and used the website trusted housesitter to do exactly the same, care for pets an the house in exchange for accommodation. I cared for 2 cats in Ecuador, 2 donkeys, 5 cats, 3 dogs and 2 chickens in France, and a rabbit in Mexico. That's how flexible I can be!

I am currently living in Petersham and I have a car so I can pet visit and sit all around the inner west. I do accept dog day care but only for small animals. Please note that I work full time Monday until Friday, from these 5 days, 2 I can work from home.They are usually Mon and Friday, but can change depending on the week.

For the dog day care service: You can bring your pet to mine or I can go to yours. If you bring your pet to mine please note that I live in a 1 bedroom apartment that has a balcony, I will take the dog for toilet every 2 hours or so, ideally no more than 2 pets at a time. I only provide this service for the days I am WFH, so I can spend proper time with the pet.

I am also fully vaccinated.

FAQ

About my services:

What is specifically included in the services you offer?

For my pet visit and overnight stay, I am happy to take the dog for a walk, medicate the animal and do the chores in the house without additinal cost. If it is a puppy, I am happy to give basic training.

How many dogs will you board at the same time?

As I only offer overnight stays, I accept the amount of animals at the household.

How long are your dog walks?

It is up to 1 hour.

How many dog walks do you offer per day?

As on the weekends I am more flexible I can offer as many as 4 a day, but during the week I can only do 1 or 2 a day.

How much time you can spend with pets:

How does pet care fit into your daily or weekly routine?

I do work full time, monday to friday, idellally I would be at the office 3 times a week, but depends due Covid restrictions, if I go to the office I will be away during the day, but if I work from home, I can stay with the pet the whole day

What is your availability like?

I do work full time, monday to friday, idellally I would be at the office 3 times a week, but depends due Covid restrictions, so I am availalbe after work during the week and weekends I am very flexible.

Do you work from home or do you need to leave the house for work?

I do work full time, monday to friday, idellally I would be at the office 3 times a week, but depends due Covid restrictions.

Can you supervise guest pets 24/7?

Only on the weekends after discussion with owners.

What is your home like?

It is a small unit with a balcony.

Who else lives in your home? Any family members, roommates or pets?

No

Where are the guest pets allowed to sleep?

Anywhere in the living room, not in my bedroom, as I only offer pet day care, there is no need for long sleeps.

If you have a backyard, what is it like? Is it fully fenced? Are your gates safe and secured?

I only have a balcony

Miriam's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
8 AUD for each additional pet
45 AUD
/day

At your home

Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
8 AUD for each additional pet
42 AUD
/walk
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
45 AUD
/day
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
65 AUD
/night
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
78 AUD
/day

Miriam also offers

Dog training
Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Moderate

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

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

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House Sitting
Steven, 2024-10-23

Have booked Miriam a couple times now. She is always professional, and an excellent sitter

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House Sitting
Steven, 2024-08-27

Miriam is wonderful as a sitter both for our dog and the house. Will continue using her in the future without a doubt.

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Availability

About Miriam's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Dog sex
Female & Male
Cats
all kinds
Ferrets
all kinds
Small animals
rodents, rabbits, ...

Miriam's home

An apartment
A small outdoor area
Has no kids
A fully fenced backyard
Emergency transport

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban, City park & Forest

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English & Italian & Spanish & Portuguese
+20 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
Can take care of exotic animals

Work with animal medicines and understand about their needs

Work with rescue dogs

Had dogs all my life

Take care of dogs of friends all the time

Medicating animals, including insulin for diabetes

Can Administer

Oral medications
Injected medications

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Miriam

Miriam

Adore Animals

Petersham
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
8 AUD for each additional pet
42 AUD
/walk
All services and rates
Contact Miriam

Cancellation policy: Moderate

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

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

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