Eleanor V.
Eleanor V.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Friendly animal lover :)
Hi I’m Ellie - I’ve been looking after pets for friends, neighbours and colleagues since I was around 11 and in the last few years since working from home have been able to take advantage of this and offer more regular care. I’ve had small pets all my life but have never owned a dog or cat (despite loving them I know you have to have the right situation for a long-term pet). Because of this I have been taking any opportunity to dog/cat sit available. Care responsibilities have included anything from walking and feeding to daily check ins and enrichment, as well as pet sitting for longer term in situ or at my place. This has included anything from short weekend stays up to 5 weeks.
Cat care experience
Eleanor also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Maddie had a lovely stay over with Eleanor… plenty of updates and reassurance as this was Maddies first time there , so now I feel nice and relaxed about leaving her when we’re off on are holiday…. 5 star care x
Eleanor was perfect with Henry giving lovely picture updates, he was clearly very comfortable with her right from the start. Would definitely recommend
Eleanor V. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.
Ellie has looked after my pets many times and each time has given them the highest standard of care and affection. I would highly recommend as she is a trustworthy and caring sitter who provides stunning picture and video updates regularly. Our “go to” sitter any time we are away, Ellie clearly loves animals and it radiates through her genuine joy and compassion for the pets she looks after.
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Schedule
Currently I am on a sabbatical from work until August 2nd and so have lots of availability and time during the day. This means your pets will get lots of attention and long walks where needed! Usually I work full time (4 days) but this is a computer based job which I do from home 3/4 days and have the flexibility to change this to be working full time from home when required for pet sitting/walks etc. I am able to work flexibly during the day as well meaning I can fit time in for longer walks (1.5hr+) during the day as well with no trouble. I pride myself on being flexible to suit pets needs and routines meaning I can increase/reduce activity levels based on age/preference/routines of whatever pet I’m caring for. I like to fit caring for pets into my life, they’re not a disruption but the best addition. For example I sometimes volunteer in the Peak District and have taken dogs on some lovely walks there as part of this.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a bright ground floor flat which is fully secure with a secondary door for security as well. Pets are allowed on furniture (but this can be prevented if this is part of your home routine) and pets have full roam to explore the house. I live about 5 minutes walk from many amazing Chorlton green spaces including Chorlton and Sale Water Parks which are great locations for dog walks!
A typical day
During the day I take advantage of the many amazing green spaces that Chorlton has which are just 5 minutes walk from my house. Chorlton water park is a particular fave and offers amazing varied routes, smells, and safe walking areas! During a working day I flexibly work so am able to take time for play and stimulation inside the house with whatever their favourite toy is and can also offer regular toilet breaks and multiple walks. On weekends or days off I have a van so like to take advantage of this and get out to different spots around Greater Manchester including Macclesfield forest, the Peak District and so on! If pets are happy to be in social crowds, there are lots of dog friendly pubs in Chorlton to take them to keep them interested and social in the evenings! My friends also love coming along for walks so dogs get lots of social time if this is appropriate. Otherwise I’m happy to let them enjoy their rest and snooze and take it how you’d prefer their routine to be - super flexible!