Gabi R.
Gabi R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
We welcome all kinds of kind.
I've taken care of animals for over 10 years. We have one cocker girl (Daisy), one entire lab (Dudley) and two very tolerant cats. We live very semi-rurally on a detached, 1/4 acre plot and have the privilege of being able to walk three minutes before getting onto Castlemorton Common. My pups are very well socialised and are so happy when my mum comes to visit with her two dogs! Rest assured that I will try and accommodate all your pups' needs and will love them like my own animals. I can either work from home, take well-behaved dogs to the office or do welfare breaks on my lunch breaks like I do with my own dogs. I have a gated garden with stock fencing. I am very close to the the daily walk we do, but also drivable to the Malvern Hills for a bit more. I'm happy to keep your pup on the lead if needed. We walk twice daily for about half an hour off-lead each time. On the weekends, the animals have all my attention and I try to fit in a longer walk for them. I have fostered a few rescues now, so we are well used to all kinds of dogs.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
As well as being genuinely lovely, Gabi is very knowledgeable about dog and puppy care, with plenty of experience. Her happy family of pets (two dogs and two cats) very much welcomed my pup and he had a great time on his visit. Her place is ideally suited for sitting too, with a big fenced off garden to play in. Gabi sent me lots of photos of Charlie while he was with her, and even gave me a poo update (as he's had a poorly belly so I was a bit worried on that front). She also gave me some helpful training guidance too. Big thanks!
Our dog Kora had a great time with Gabi and her 2 lovely dogs. They all got on really well and had lots of fun playing together. Gabi sent us regular updates and we felt she was in very safe hands.
Highly, supremely and massively recommended. I was anxious about leaving my needy, bouncy dog with anyone overnight but was (and still am) blown away by Gabi’s care of my little hound! I got some lovely updates while my dog was with Gabi, could see her instantly wag when with her and her dog crew, enjoyed our sleepy reunion as Arty had been on long rural walk - lots of new things to experience. 100/10, amazing and I am incredibly grateful from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!
Gabi is fabulous, I thoroughly recommend her. The booking was all a bit last minute due to a change of plan, but we had a meet a greet the week before to make sure everyone was happy. Nothing was too much trouble for Gabi and she quickly got the measure of Juno and Ralphie. Settling Ralphie at night when he was a bit worried and coping so well with Juno's (excessive) love of running. We had regular updates and photos and both dogs where obviously very relaxed, happy and well cared for! Thanks Gabi!
Absolutely amazing! We have a very anxious dog and Gabi went out of her way to make him as comfortable as possible in her home. He had his own safe space where he could relax, had lots of country walks (which he loves), and lots of yummy treats when he wasn't happy eating his normal food due to stress. Her two dogs are also absolutely lovely and respected his space which was really nice for him. I definitely recommend her if you are looking for someone to care for your pets, they will be well looked after and loved in your absence. Thank you Gabi!
Gabi is an amazing sitter and I couldn't recommend her and her family more. They are so warm and relaxed which calms any nerves when meeting a new sitter. Beans had an absolutely amazing time and came back an exhausted little pup which was perfect. Their flexibility was wonderful and I really appreciated this and I felt confident I had left beans with the right people after our first meeting. I definitely would love for beans to stay with them again as he had so many wonderful experiences ☺️
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Schedule
I work full time at a family-run estate. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the office, otherwise I can WFH or do lunch time welfare breaks.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fully fenced garden that I only let them out in if I'm out there with them or have my eye on. Inside the house is a free-for-all for all the animals, they rule the roost!
Pets
A typical day
I love taking my dogs for walks where they can be free and safe. St Wulstan's Nature Reserve is great for this or further afield the Malvern Hills.