Vicki

10+ Years Experience. Good Reviews. Police Check. Can travel

Christie Downs
6 times favorited
3 recurring guests
Last contacted 6 days ago
Lives with 1 cat
Usually responds within one day
3d ago
Last activity
<13h
Response time
House sitting
24h stay, in your home
70 AUD
/night
All services and rates

About Vicki

What Previous Clients Have Said:
"My cats love you more than they love us. It makes us feel less guilty about leaving them when we know that they don't care 😅"

"Highly recommend. Vicki house sat for us and had lots to do with caring for our dogs, cats and plants to water. Vicki did a beautiful job caring for our beloved pets and the house was spotless when we returned. Thanks Vicki!"

"Vicki put us at ease straight away. Vicki’s experience and calm demeanour meant she settled in easily and took our quirky pets in her stride with no issues at all. She treated our animals like her own, even taking initiative to find some soothing music online for our two dogs as to help them relax and sleep through the night with a new person in the house."

"We have no hesitation in recommending Vicki as a house/pet sitter and have done so for close friends and family already."


About Me:
I've been housesitting on and off for the last 20 years, but in the last 5 or so it's really become my calling.
I have regular private clients who book me for up to a couple weeks to keep their furry family company in their own space, where the pets are most comfortable. 

I am particularly passionate about reducing anxiety in pets who may be affected by separation. I use animal calming music and other methods to put your pets at ease.

Sometimes my girlfriend may visit, so they'll have even more pats!!

I can do home check-ins or short-/long-term housesits all over Adelaide.
If my availability suits I can even do doggy daycare and/or take your canine companion to the local dog beach for a stroll. Just get in touch!

I have a fully fenced in yard and various beds inside, and beds/doghouses outside in the shade. Theres lots of trees and plants to investigate, and a chicken coop for those doggos who like to birdwatch.

If I'm staying in your home while you're away, I try to make my presence as unnoticeable as possible, other than happy pets when you return.

I work in the city Wed-Sun, sometimes working late on Friday nights. So your pets will need to be okay with some time alone... if not, let's have a chat cos I can choose my hours and I'm sure we can work something out that suits your pets. 

Live in a different area of Adelaide? No problems. Get in touch. I do have some flexibility to move around.



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Vicki's services

At the sitter's home

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

At your home

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

Vicki also offers

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.

Reviews

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House Sitting
Steven, 2024-05-28

Very happy with the house and pet sit. Thank you, will book again.

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Dog Walking
craig, 2024-05-24

Extremely happy from the first meeting with Vicki. She immediately put our very nervous dog at ease by sitting on the driveway and letting him come to her. Obviously has a great deal of love for animals and experience in dealing with nervous dogs. Have booked her for a house/dog sit

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Availability

Vicki's Pets

Merida
Cat

About Vicki's Home

Accepted pets

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

Vicki's home

A medium outdoor area
Has no kids
A fully fenced backyard
Emergency transport

Walking areas

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

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+10 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
I use sound therapy for animals with anxiety issues and separation stress. I give rescue pets who have had a tough start a calm and gentle presence and let them do things in their own time.

Experience with

Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

Stats

Phone interviewed
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SMS
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Email
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Vicki

Vicki

10+ Years Experience. Good Reviews. Police Check. Can travel

Christie Downs
House sitting
24h stay, in your home
70 AUD
/night
All services and rates
Contact Vicki

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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