Pet Sitting in Oxford

About: Hello! I am a retired professional currently living in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. I am a lifelong animal lover and have owned many dogs and cats over the years. My circumstances are no longer conducive to me owning pets so I am offering my services as a house/pet sitter to get my animal “fix”. As mentioned above, I am an experienced dog and cat owner. I have owned dogs from certified breeders, “backyarders” as well as rescue/shelters. I volunteered at an SPCA animal shelter for several years. I also have owned tropical fish and have experience with many species of aviary birds including parrots. I am healthy and am a non-smoker. I am willing to look after your pets and take care of whatever maintenance / chores are required to keep your place humming along! As a pet owner I know how important it is to you to know that your pets are well cared for when you are absent. I will treat them as they are my own so you can have peace of mind when you are gone. I am computer literate and use social media so staying in touch when you are gone will be something I will do on a regular basis. I do charge a daily fee. This fee is negotiable depending on the level of house and pet care required. Please reach out if you think I can help you out. I am currently retired and have a great deal of flexibility with my routines and schedules. I am also available for long term sits in your home. I pride myself on treating pets that I sit as my own and treat your home as my own. As a pet owner, it was always very important to me that sitters treated my pets as their own.

About: I’ve been an animal lover for as long as I can remember! Growing up with cats, dogs, birds, and even turtles, I was always surrounded by furry (and feathered) friends. My love for horses led me to the pony club, where I learned how to care for them and even competed. In the early 2000s, while living in Austin, I had the unique privilege of house- and cat-sitting for the dean of liberal arts at UT. He had eight cats, and every year when he traveled to the UK, I happily moved in as their temporary but devoted caretaker. Over the years, I’ve jumped at any chance to look after friends’ pets—both cats and dogs—because, honestly, hanging out with animals never feels like a chore. These days, my husband and I are often asked to house- and dog-sit for friends in Halifax, which is always a treat. I love keeping a tidy home, making sure pets get plenty of exercise (extra walks if they’re up for it!), and ensuring they get all the love and care they need. I’m also experienced with administering medication and even whipping up special homemade meals for pups with refined palates. Caring for animals has always been a joy, and I love the connections I’ve made along the way—both human and four-legged. Fun fact: As a kid, I tried to start a dog-walking business and passed out hundreds of flyers in my neighborhood. Unfortunately, dog-walking wasn’t really a thing back then, and the only call I got was from a lady… who had a cat! I work part-time remotely from home, so I have plenty of time to care for house pets, go for walks, and I am up at the crack of dawn most days. I love a healthy routine, and keeping things organized and tidy. Whether I'm caring for a pet in my home or anyone else's, I like to follow the routine that works for everyone when it comes to exercise and feeding. When it comes to dealing with emergencies, I'm pretty chill, and I always check-in with the pet/home owner before any major purchases or vet visits.