Erica W.
Erica W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal lover with over 20 years of experience
Hi there! My name is Erica, I’ve taken care of a wide variety of dogs over the last 20+ years from dachshunds to old English sheep dogs. Most recently we had an energetic labradoodle, Teddy, who reached the grand old age of 14. We are currently dog-less so being able to provide care to other people’s dogs is something that brings me a lot of joy!
Cat care experience
Erica also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
All drop in visits and pick ups can include the following (as needed/requested) - refreshing water bowls (especially important in the summer) - feeding if requested - a tidy up if needed, particularly for younger barking buddies, or a check of a litter tray for our feline friends. - if requested setting up some enrichment for after the session. This would be guided by the humans of the household but may include things like laying out some fresh toys, hiding treats, putting the radio on. - ensuring we have clean paws at the end of walks. A wipe down will be offered/attempted at the end of a walk, especially on rainy/muddy days. - some form of quality time depending on the needs and character of each animal - photos/videos of our time together - any other home security/safety tasks that are needed. This is particularly relevant if humans are away for longer than normal and may include things like picking up post, bringing in parcels, turning lights on/off, running taps, opening/closing curtains and so on. Again this would be guided by the humans of the household.
Ratings and reviews
Such a lovely lady. Looked after our puppy so well and has been extremely understanding and flexible. Definitely would recommend
Erica has been absolutely fantastic with our ragdoll cat! From the moment we met it was clear how caring, reliable and attentive she is. Our cat can be quite particular, but Erica took the time to understand her routines and temperament and she settled with her right away. We received regular updates and photos while we were away which was very reassuring. It’s clear Erica genuinely loves animals and treats them as if they were her own. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
I’ve known Erica for four years, and my dog Tessa basically loves her more than me. Erica knows all of Tessa’s weird quirks, takes her on the best walks, and she always comes back nice and calm. She’s great with kids, dogs, and plants too. 10/10 would trust her with anything that breathes.
Erica was such a great fit for our dog Moose, excellent communication throughout and we felt at ease knowing that our dog was being cared for so well. Would definitely recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Schedule
Currently I can be really flexible to meet the needs of each pet. In particular the nearer someone is to Cheddar the more flexible I can be, particularly for any last minute needs. If I have a booking then I build/plan the rest of my day around that to ensure the best possible care is given to each pawed pal I am helping out with.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgErica can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- - a general description of their likes and dislikes (anything that stands out to the humans in their life) - how they like to spend time with people and a bit about their character (high energy or cool calm and collected) - where are they at their most comfortable/where will they likely be found in your home (and where are their toys/treats/food/medication/lead/coat as needed) - any specific requests For walking in particular - any routes/areas to avoid or that are particularly enjoyed - what distance/time is needed (and how energetic during that time) - any additional things needed like balls or small treats - if there are any issues to be particularly aware of (sensitive paws, recall issues etc) - preferences in terms of what to do on rough weather days