Chelsea R.
Chelsea R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
TLC for every little personality 💕
Hi, my name is Chelsea and I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember! 🐾 I grew up surrounded by them in Brazil, and because I moved around a lot growing up, animals became a really comforting and familiar part of my life. While living in Spain, I joined an equestrian centre that also worked as a rescue and shelter, where I spent time around and helped care for all kinds of animals, including horses, dogs, cats, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, birds, reptiles and chickens 👩🏻🌾🌾 It gave me a really broad understanding of animal care from a young age and taught me how different every animal can be in terms of personality, confidence and routine. Since turning 18 (I’m currently 22) I’ve also done volunteer work and regularly cared for pets belonging to friends, family and neighbours. I’ve looked after puppies, kittens, older dogs and cats, nervous pets and larger breeds, and I’m comfortable with dog walking, overnight care, feeding medication, bathing, litter trays, enrichment and sticking closely to individual routines. I’m very patient with animals, especially those who need a little extra time to feel comfortable, are nervous around new people, get excitable on walks or are strong on the lead. I’m always happy to go at their pace and get to know what makes them feel safe and settled. I’ve also had pets of my own. My dog Honey was a huge part of my life before she sadly passed away a few years ago, and I currently have a cat called Mila, who is very spoiled and absolutely the light of my life 🐕🐈⬛💕 I know how much trust it takes to leave your pet in someone else’s care, so I’d always want you to feel reassured while you’re away. I’m happy to follow feeding schedules, walking routines, medication instructions and all those little habits that make your pet feel at home. I’m more than happy to send regular photos and updates so you can see how they’re getting on 📸🐾 Most importantly, I want every pet in my care to feel safe, comfortable and loved until their favourite person comes home! 🏡
Cat care experience
Chelsea also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in their own home, I always try to keep things as familiar and comfortable for them as possible 💖 I’ll follow your usual feeding, walking, medication and bedtime routines closely, as well as any house rules or specific instructions you leave for me. I’m very mindful of safety on walks and around doors, gates and other animals, and I’ll always take the time to understand your pet’s individual needs beforehand. I’m also respectful of your home and will make sure everything is left clean, tidy and secure. I’m always happy to arrange a meet-and-greet beforehand too, so your pet can get comfortable with me and you can talk me through their routine, personality and all their little quirks 🐾
Ratings and reviews
Chelsea’s an absolute sweetheart and someone I’ve always been more than happy to trust with our animals. We have a busy farm with dogs, cats, horses and plenty of other characters, and she has such a lovely, natural way with all of them 😁 She’s helped us with everything from feeding and walking the dogs to keeping an eye on the cats, but what has always stood out to me is how willing she is to help beyond what we’ve actually asked of her. She’s noticed when the horses needed topping up with water, helped with feeding and settling them, checked on the ducks and chickens, and even mucked in with little jobs around their enclosures when she could see we had our hands full. Chelsea’s warm and patient, but also confident enough around larger animals that I’ve never felt I needed to hover over her. She pays attention to their individual personalities and is very good at noticing when an animal seems a little unsettled or just needs some extra attention. She’s dependable, thoughtful and genuinely loves animals rather than simply looking after them because it’s a job. We absolutely adore her and our animals are always very happy to see her too! ❤️
Chelsea has looked after my dog Lola and my cat Miso a few times and they absolutely love her! 🥰 She’s super caring, reliable and always sends me little updates and pictures while I’m away. I never have to worry about them when they’re with her and would recommend her to anyone! xx
Chelsea has looked after my pets on a number of occasions and I’ve always felt completely at ease leaving them in her care. She’s reliable, kind and clearly has a natural way with animals. One of mine can be a little nervous around new people, but Chelsea was very patient and let him come around in his own time, which I really appreciated. She’s helped with feeding, walks, keeping to their usual routines and generally making sure they have plenty of company and attention while I’m away. She’s also very good at keeping me updated, so I never have to wonder how they’re getting on. I’d happily trust Chelsea with my pets again and would recommend her to anyone looking for someone responsible, caring and genuinely good with animals.
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Schedule
I work from home with a flexible schedule, which means I’m able to fit pet care comfortably around my day! I’m available throughout the week and can usually be flexible with timings for walks, drop-in visits and longer stays. I also drive, so I’m able to travel to you and have a little more flexibility when it comes to location and timings 🐾 I’m always happy to work around your pet’s usual routine wherever possible, whether that means an early morning walk, lunchtime company or some extra attention in the evening.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgChelsea can host up to 4 drop-ins per day