Abbie I.
Abbie I.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Happiest with a dog nearby!
I’ve grown up around animals and have had dogs and cats throughout my life, including a Labrador and a Cocker Spaniel, both of whom I helped raise from puppies. I’ve also had cats of my own. Over the years, I’ve looked after lots of different dogs for friends and family, including Labradors, Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Saint Bernards and Bernese Mountain Dogs, so I’m comfortable with dogs of very different sizes, ages and personalities. I’m also a volunteer dog walker for a local dog charity and usually spend part of most weekends walking and spending time with the dogs there. I absolutely love animals and genuinely feel happiest with a dog around the house. I’m not in a position to commit to having my own dog at the moment, which is why dog sitting suits me so well. I get to enjoy having animals around while giving someone else the reassurance that their dog is being looked after by someone who genuinely loves having them there.
Cat care experience
Abbie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Abbie has looked after and walked our dog, Honey, several times and is always reliable, responsive and caring. She sends us lovely photos from their walks, and Honey is always so happy to see her. Abbie treats her like part of the family, and we completely trust her with our dog.
I honestly couldn’t recommend her highly enough! She has looked after our two cats and three dogs, a spaniel, a Bernese Mountain Dog and a retriever, and they absolutely adore her. She is fantastic with all of them, giving them so much love, attention and care. They always have the best time when she looks after them, and I’m sure they’re actually a little disappointed when we come home and she leaves! 😂 It gives us such peace of mind knowing they’re happy, well cared for and having lots of fun while we’re away. She is reliable, caring and completely trustworthy, and our pets clearly feel very comfortable and happy with her. I genuinely couldn’t recommend her enough. We wouldn’t hesitate to have her look after our pets again , she’s absolutely brilliant! ❤️
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Schedule
I work from home the vast majority of the time, so pet care fits very naturally into my day. Because I’m home most of the day, pets would have plenty of company and wouldn’t be left alone for long periods. For dogs, a typical routine would usually include: * A morning walk * Another walk around lunchtime * An evening walk, depending on their usual routine and energy levels * Plenty of attention, company and cuddles throughout the day At weekends, I often go out for walks and generally have a fairly relaxed schedule, so any pet staying with me would very much be included in whatever I’m doing.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My home is calm, quiet, child-free, pet-free and smoke-free, so it’s a lovely relaxed environment for pets to settle into. I have a fully secure yard for toilet breaks, as well as a park just five minutes from my home, so it’s very easy to get outside whenever needed. I’m very happy to follow each pet’s normal routine as closely as possible, including: * Feeding times * Walks and toilet breaks * Sleeping arrangements * Any little habits that help them feel comfortable and at home If they normally sleep on the sofa, in the bedroom or even on the bed, that’s absolutely fine with me if their owner is happy with it. My main aim is to make any pet staying with me feel safe, relaxed, loved and genuinely at home.
A typical day
A typical day would start with a morning walk and plenty of time to sniff around and explore, followed by a relaxed day at home with me while I work. There’ll be lots of opportunities for attention, cuddles and playtime throughout the day. At lunchtime, we’d head out again for another walk, usually around the local area or to the park just five minutes away. I’m very happy to tailor walks to the dog, whether they love long adventures or prefer something shorter and slower. In the evening, there’d be another walk if that suits their routine, followed by plenty of time to relax. I’m more than happy with sofa cuddles, playtime, enrichment games, or simply having them snoozing beside me while I get on with my evening. At weekends, I often go for longer walks, so dogs who enjoy exploring would be very welcome to come along. The exact routine would always depend on what they’re used to and what makes them happiest.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeAbbie can host up to 1 pet per night
- I’d love to know as much as possible about your pet’s usual routine so I can make their stay feel familiar and comfortable. It’s especially helpful to know: * Their feeding routine and any dietary requirements * How much exercise they’re used to * How they are with other dogs, people and new environments * Any medical needs, allergies or medication * Any anxieties, triggers or behaviours I should be aware of * Their usual sleeping arrangements * What they love most, whether that’s toys, treats, cuddles, quiet time or lots of attention I’m very happy to care for pets with their own little quirks and routines. I’d just always rather know everything in advance so I can make sure I’m the right fit for them and give them the best possible stay.