
Barbara A.

Barbara A.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving care to keep your pet happy
Despite never owning a dog personally, me and my family have many times taken in a friends dog/s to look after whilst they go on holiday. The dogs would be my whole families responsibility, we are a health driven family meaning we adore long walks or runs and always made sure to keep the new furry friend happy. I have taken care of a variety of dogs such as labradors, jack russels, german shepherds and cocker spaniels. The dogs ages ranged from 6 months to 11 years so encountered many personalities! Read on for my experience with cats!
Cat care experience

Barbara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
If I were to care for pets in anothers house, I would be respectful to their wishes and any specific rules about the pet themselves or how the house should be kept would be followed. I aim to present myself as a safe person for the pets to be around and not break any boundaries with them to get them frightened or angry.
Ratings and reviews
Barbara was the ideal / an excellent cat and dog sitter for our two pets. She is based in the vicinity of our house and she is a great communicator, responding to all questions very quickly. She suggested a 'meet and greet' well in advance of the holiday itself, so that she could meet the two pets and get to grips with the routines. She arrived at the time we had agreed on and It was immediately clear once at the house, that she was confident with dogs - ours is large and vocal - and cats. Both pets seemed very calm with her and for us that meant that we could go away for a much needed break in confidence. She did a quick walk with me and our dog on that revisit day and then she took over on the walk back home. She was calm throughout. She asked relevant questions about the pet's routine and so I printed out a copy of amended routines for both pets for her, before we set off. She sent regular pictures and provided summaries of the times / activities done. Before our return home she made arrangements for the hand over of the key. We will have no hesitation in booking her services again and or recommending her to others. Great job Barbara. Thanks L & M


Barbara done a great job at looking after fatty he was taken on walks and had his meals cooked. Thank you for taking care of fatty and also for feeding cookie and getting him in on walks x

Barbara has been an excellent pet care giver. Throughout the time she spent looking after my two cats she provided them with the appropriate food, medication and attention. As well as this she always sent me frequent friendly updates surrounding my cats. Overall, Barbara was very reliable and trustworthy. Would definitely recommend as my cats were happy and healthy when i returned. Thank you Barbara.
Basia is a wonderful young woman whose kindness and warmth stand out immediately. She grew up surrounded by cats and dogs, and while she loves all animals, she is unmistakably a cat person — in fact, it sometimes feels like she may have been a cat in a previous life. Cats adore her, and the feeling is mutual. What truly defines Basia is her responsibility, intelligence, and emotional maturity. She knows how to solve problems, when to ask for help, and how to navigate challenges with calm confidence. She isn’t afraid to step outside her comfort zone and embrace new experiences. All of this makes Basia someone you can genuinely rely on — thoughtful, capable, and full of heart.
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Schedule
I work part-time under zero contract, therefore I have plenty of time to spend looking after pets! I love long walks so if a dog needs to burn any energy off, I’d always be happy to take it. I am able to drive which makes it easier to get to any destination. I live in a very rural area with ragged roads so I am very used to driving on roads which aren’t the most upkept.
