Gabriela Z.
Gabriela Z.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Lifelong animal lover missing pets!
I grew up with animals my whole life - my family home in Warsaw has always had at least five pets at a time, including three dogs and two cats. Right now my family still has a chihuahua, two rescue dogs, and two rescue cats, so I’m well used to caring for nervous rescues as well as confident, easygoing pets. Since moving to London I’ve really missed having pets around, so I regularly pet sit for friends here - walking their dogs, feeding and playing with their cats, and staying over when they travel. I’m comfortable with small/medium dogs, including shyer rescues who need a gentle approach. I can offer walks, home visits, or overnight stays in my flat depending on what suits you. My home is a cosy flat in Shadwell, and I’m happy to send regular photo updates so you can relax knowing your pet’s well looked after. I would love to meet your dogs before looking after them to ensure that they feel safe and comfortable with me. Outside of pets, I am a paralegal in commercial law in the city. My job is relaxed and I can work from home anytime, where I can play with your pets and walk them throughout the day. Of course, weekends I would be fully free to focus on your dog.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We had a great experience with Gabriela! She was incredibly responsive and herself offered to meet us and our dog beforehand - which I would have suggested myself, but she beat me to it! Gabriela clearly has a great understanding and knowledge of dogs, including more challenging ones like mine (i.e. anxious and untrusting at first), she asked plenty of questions to understand the type of dog our dog is, so 1 felt completely comfortable leaving our dog in her care. She kept us updated throughout the stay, including sending us photos, which was such a lovely touch. And whenever there was a potential issue (i.e. our dog did not want to go for a walk) she let us know straight away so that we could suggest some tricks that work for us in such situations. I can wholeheartedly recommend Gabriela as a trustworthy and caring sitter. Our dog loved staying with her too - so much that she didn't want to leave!
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Schedule
I’m currently a paralegal in an insurance company, but I work from home and have the perfect job to take care of dogs while working, as I can take breaks whenever needed. My working hours are predictable and I am flexible regarding my after-work time and weekends. I’m based in London and happy to arrange regular walks, drop-in visits, or ongoing bookings around your routine. I’m happy to have pets stay with me.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I grew up with animals my whole life and I'm used to caring for pets of different temperaments, including nervous rescues. My flat has two bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen - it's cosy, so pets can't wander off or get lost, and they'll always be within sight. There's no outside space, but I know lovely walking spots nearby for regular walks and toilet breaks. Pets are welcome on the furniture if that's what you're used to at home, and I always make sure they feel calm, safe, and settled.