cassie b.
cassie b.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced, loving and reliable
I have been looking after cats and dogs for the last 25 years. I had my own cats for nearly 20 years, one of whom was neurotic, deaf and in the early stages of dementia when he finally passed (and needed daily medication). Over the past 6 years, I have looked after dogs, cats, horses, and the occasional tortoise through trusted housesitters. But since I settled in Brighton, I have mostly been looking after friends' dogs: cockapoos, staffies, Romanian rescues and loving the company as I work on my PhD. I own my own home with a garden if you need to drop them off, and I also have my own car if I need to get to yours. I am reliable, responsible and active, meaning they will get all the walks and love they need.
Cat care experience
cassie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Cassie looked after our pet dog a couple of times in her own home. She also took him for walks and generally cared for him. She was responsive to any questions or requests we had and we felt very comfortable leaving him with her. Our dog can be nervous with new people but Cassie's gentle nature seemed to make him feel at ease. We would happily leave our dog with her again and recommend her as a trustworthy and kind dog sitter / walker.
Cassie is a wonderful pet sitter. She has sat for my two dogs multiple times, and is always the pet sitter I contact first to see if she has availability. She is respectful of my home and follows all instructions with regard to the dogs and the house to the letter, but more than that, my dogs adore her! They are always so excited to see her, and I always feel completely confident that the are in good hands when I leave them with Cassie. I have regular updates while I am away and I always come home to extremely happy little dogs. I could not recommend her more.
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Schedule
I work from home, with no fixed meeting times. Depending on the weather and what your dog is used to, I would take them for a walk in the morning, either up on the Downs behind my house, or to the beach, just a 10 minute walk away. We would then spend the day in my study, your dog snoozing on the guest bed or the floor, and me working on my research, with breaks for playtime in the garden and snacks, if allowed. At dinner time, we would go for another walk, either to the Downs, where we might meet up with a couple of other friends with dogs, or back to the park along the seafront. Your dog could then sleep with me on my bed, or on the floor, whatever they are used to.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced garden, and during the summer months, they can go outside whenever they want. They can go anywhere in my house, but I would only let them on the sofa/bed if that's what they are allowed to do in your home. When we go for a walk, I would not immediately let them off the lead. Still, I would work up to that, starting with short periods in a safe environment and ensuring they know I have chicken or another high-value treat, which I would reward them with every time I called them and they returned.
