Catherine S.
Southville
I can’t have my own so I’ll settle for fun aunt :D
Pet care experience
I’ve been pet sitting and dog walking for over 10 years now, starting as favours to friends or looking after my family dog for her 16 joyful years. Now, I’ve been lucky to travel around the UK by looking after people’s adorable pets using Workaway or simply word of mouth. I take way too many photos (my camera roll is like an RSPCA ad, but happy) but I know how reassuring it can be for owners to see how their pets interact with someone new. If you like the idea of a full blown photo shoot so you can see the adventures we get up to, just let me know! Anyway, I’ve been very lucky to take care of dogs of various ages, sizes and temperaments so I am confident to cover the majority of pet care (for dog walks, please note I am 5ft 2 and of average strength :D). I am now settling down in Bristol so would love to spend more time with animals alongside my remote job in mental health. Please let me know if you have any questions about my experience or if you’d like to see more photos from past pet sitting.
Reviews
I would definitely book Catherine again, communication was great, loads of photos, and most importantly I came home to a happy dog
Catherine looked after and walked our puppy Myla. She regularly updated me ( with amazing photos!!). Took her to the park and played with her in our home. Would definitely recommend her, and will ask her to look after Myla again!
Catherine was our lovely catsitter who stayed at our flat to look after our shy cat for 2 weeks last year. She regularly updated us with messages, pictures and videos while being mindful of our flat. Our cat was happy and we couldn't have asked for a better sitter!
Catherine has looked after our three dogs in our home. She is reliable and extremely caring about our pets and sends regular updates on their wellbeing while we are away. She is one of the very few people I would trust to look after our dogs. I could not recommend her highly enough Nicola Ainger Oxfordshire
About Catherine S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat other people’s homes with great care and make sure to leave the space as I found it. I will let the pets come to me when they’re ready and use treats if they’re particularly shy (with the owner’s permission). I know how difficult it can be to know who to trust so I’m more than happy to have a video call to introduce myself and for you to ask any questions.
Information Catherine S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviours to look out for. For example, being particularly nervous around a specific breed of dog or type of person. Also let me know if your dog trained with particular commands/phrases so I can keep this consistent. For shy cats, let me know if they’re the type that likes attention but needs some treats to encourage them or if they prefer to be left alone.
A typical day
Other than taking dogs for a walk in green open spaces to make sure they can let all their energy out, I also love playing games with toys or movement. Once inside I generally opt for calmer interactions like head scratches or petting them while they sleep on my lap.
Services
Catherine can watch in your home
Availability
I have a part-time job so I am most consistently available on Mondays and Fridays. I work from home Tuesday-Thursday so I can fit pet care around these timings or work from your home if requested.
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About Catherine S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat other people’s homes with great care and make sure to leave the space as I found it. I will let the pets come to me when they’re ready and use treats if they’re particularly shy (with the owner’s permission). I know how difficult it can be to know who to trust so I’m more than happy to have a video call to introduce myself and for you to ask any questions.
Information Catherine S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviours to look out for. For example, being particularly nervous around a specific breed of dog or type of person. Also let me know if your dog trained with particular commands/phrases so I can keep this consistent. For shy cats, let me know if they’re the type that likes attention but needs some treats to encourage them or if they prefer to be left alone.
A typical day
Other than taking dogs for a walk in green open spaces to make sure they can let all their energy out, I also love playing games with toys or movement. Once inside I generally opt for calmer interactions like head scratches or petting them while they sleep on my lap.
Location
Southville, United Kingdom
Catherine S.
Southville