Ashleigh R.
Ashleigh R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Owner of Tails & Scales Pet Care 🐾
Note: Rates on this platform differ slightly from my direct bookings due to Rover platform requirements. 🐾 Hi, I’m Ashleigh, a true animal enthusiast with over 9 years of experience studying and caring for animals. I hold a BSc in Animal Behaviour & Welfare, and am now studying for a MSc by Research in Animal Cognition. I have worked and volunteered in dog/cat rescue centres, daycares, zoos, aquariums, and wildlife rehabilitation. 🐾 I decided to launch Tails & Scales Pet Care (fully insured pet care business) almost two years, and provide reliable, personalised care for pets of all shapes and sizes. 🐾 Services I provide: 🐕🦺 Solo dog walks (no group walking!) 🐈Pet sitting (keeping your pets company in their own home environment) 🐇 Drop-in home visits 🐍 Exotic pet care 🐾 Whether you need regular walks, a one-off pet sit, or the occasional drop-in visit, I’m happy to help! 🐾 I’m also experienced in caring for reactive and nervous dogs, and working with behavioural issues such as resource guarding. I just ask that you please be as transparent as possible, and share as much detail as you can!
Cat care experience
Ashleigh also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I only offer 1-2-1 care, or care for pets from the same household for safety reasons, and to ensure every pet is getting tailored care. Happy to follow safe and sensible owner instruction regarding care and routine for your animal/s in your own home.
Ratings and reviews
Ashleigh was a great dog sitter and chicken sitter. We could not recommend her more. Our dog Fergie is nervous of new people, and Ashleigh was very patient and attentive to Fergie's needs, prioritising extra meet and greets before the sit to get to know him. During the sit it looked like Fergie had found a new best mate in Ashleigh. The photos she sent showed Fergie adored Ashleigh. Ashleigh was very communicative and always kept us up to date and really took special care of Fergie who is not an easy dog. Ashleigh also looked after our chickens during her stay. We highly recommend Ashleigh and have already booked her for two additional sits with Fergie!
Ashleigh was absolutely lovely!!! She took such wonderful care of Humphrey while we were away for the weekend. She was attentive to his need and how we like to spend our time away from him. Ashleigh was also a great guest in house, leaving it nice and tidy. 😊
Ashleigh took such great care of Archie in our home, she regularly sent us pictures to let us know how he was doing, and left our house very tidy when she left. Will definitely be booking Ashleigh again the next time we need someone to take care of Archie!
Not only is she reliable and trustworthy, she is always accommodating to my ever changing schedule. Boris absolutely adores Leigh and Leigh always keeps me updated on their walks together by sending pictures. I can honestly say that Leigh is hands down, an absolutely fantastic dog walker and also takes great care of my reptiles whilst I’m at work too (bearded dragon and Corn Snakes) with feeding and handling. She even taught me some things about them and I’ve kept reptiles for over 20 years!
Leigh is a gem! She kept us updated with messages and photos, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. Our dogs were very happy, well exercised, and clearly well cared for. We couldn't have asked for a better petsitter and will absolutely trust Leigh again. Highly recommended!
Ashleigh's a highly conscientious young woman who's an attentive and loving dog owner herself, more than capable of handling an energetic pet. She's cared for my feisty westie over many weekends and I've always come back to find him content and oblivious to my return. She also comes with experience in conservation and nurturing other animals of all stripes.
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Schedule
I run an insured and professional pet care business, and spend many hours a week working with people’s lovely pets. I will try my best to be available for any requests and to meet your needs - just ask!