Gerry B.
Gerry B.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced & trusted dog/pet carer
Friendly, calm and confident with dogs of all sizes temperament. I have a dog/pet accreditated first aid training certificate, inc.CPR, a current DBS & dog carer insurance. I grew up with a cat and dogs and gained lots more experience volunteering at dog rescues and raising our own beautiful border collie, Jacob, my absolute best friend. I volunteer at various dog rescue kennels & charities for decades now, working with all shapes, sizes and behaviours, from puppies to seniors, comforting, walking, playing, cleaning, etc. This includes transporting dogs, administrating medication and senior care. I treat all pets as I would my own, giving them a 'home from home' dog care service and enjoying every second with them. My beautiful Jacob, having lived life to the full, passed peacefully at just over 17 years, so it's lovely to hear the 'pitter patter' of paws again! I live by 2 large commons and many other active green spaces, including parks and Epsom Racecourse, where I've walkied & played with many variety of dogs. I look after my friends' dogs and love what dogs give back to us. I also have experience of looking after rabbits, as well as having our own 2 for years and fostering another one. I'm used to using crates and have one here. We have a large open plan kitchen/living room so plenty of space, as well as a fenced and gated back garden. I send daily photos, to put owners mind at rest that they are enjoying themselves and are in safe hands. This is something I love to do.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced & secure grass back garden and am within walking distance of several large green spaces, where dogs can walk and play. There are also a lot of dog-friendly areas nearby as I live very much in a dog-centred community. I have worked with many different dogs and cats over the decades and always treat them as if they were my own. I have also dog sat over several decades for friends far and local. I would take a maximum of 2 dogs from the same family, or friends, over 2 years old and up to 18kg in weight. I would follow your requirements and instructions for your pooches/cats, to make sure they are happy relaxed and feel safe with me. Having been a pet owner, I completely understand how important and precious our furry friends are to us! And would always ensure they feelin a 'home from home', safe and secure environment.
Ratings and reviews
Lucy and Amber had a wonderful stay with Gerry. She made us feel very comfortable at the meet and greet and clearly had a lot of confidence with dogs. We were updated throughout and felt very happy that our girls were being cared for brilliantly. Would definitely use Gerry again.
From first meeting Gerry - she was kind, attentive and curious about our dogs. She has taken them for lovely walks, sending us photos and updates.
Gerry has been regularly walking Violet for a while now and I can’t recommend her enough. Gerry absolutely adores Violet (and all dogs!), and really takes time to understand and support Violet’s needs (currently an enforced diet and extra exercise). I think it’s fair to say Violet loves Gerry’s visits!
Lovely Gerry looked after our nervous cocker and she helped her feel comfortable and loved very quickly. This hugely helped my worries of leaving her with a stranger for the first time! Will definitely rebook again in future :).
We are newly into a weekly arrangement with Gerry, and so far it is going extremely well. Gerry is clearly a huge dog lover and super experienced, and our pup Violet has taken to her really quickly and really well. We would definitely recommend Gerry!
Gerry was absolutely amazing! Such a warm, kind, helpful and practical person who very clearly loves dogs and knows how to manage them even when they have some quirks. Gerry got to know the dogs well during a meet and greet, and we were left with all the confidence we needed that our dogs would be left in very good hands. She was always punctual, sent lots of wonderful photos and feedback while we were away and returned two loved and happy dogs to us. Our 13 month old Labrador is full of energy and Gerry took it all in her stride! We had the best experience we could’ve asked for - thank you Gerry!
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Schedule
There is nothing as rewarding as spending time with your pooche & pets and as I don't take multiple bookings, I can give all of my time to them. I am happy to take a maximum of two from the same family or friends. I have a few commitments in the week, but can reschedule other activities around your requirements. They should be over 2 years old with a maximum weight of 18kg and I would drive up to 5 miles to pick up and drop off to you.