Joanna D.
Joanna D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reliable care when you’re not there🥰
Hi there! Thank you for considering me to take care of your beloved pet. Having grown up on a farm, I've been caring for furry friends all of my life and absolutely adore doing so. I have approximately 20 years of experience cat-sitting and 12 years with dog-sitting for friends and family. This includes kittens and puppies so I'm extremely confident caring for both. If you choose me as your sitter, I can guarantee I'll give them 100% of my love and attention, and keep them safe and happy whilst you're away. I understand how hard it can be to leave your pets, but please rest assured that I make it my highest priority to care for, protect and love your furry friend with all of my heart.
Cat care experience
Joanna also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Joanna is very reliable and provided lots of updates. Lettie loves spending time with her :)
Thanks very much Jo, we really appreciate you checking in on our two cats. Great job!
Joanne was wonderful we booked her for the day whilst attending our Daughters Wedding we had pictures & updates on how our dogs were doing throughout the day we knew we left them in very safe hands. On returning home our dogs were tired & very happy with all the playing and attention they had received throughout the day and evening we would recommend Joanna and would re-book her again.
We couldn’t have wished for a better sitter for our dog Ivy. Joanna exudes warmth and kindness and Ivy, who is very nervous by nature, took to her amazingly quickly! Joanna is extremely conscientious, has excellent communication skills and was also very flexible with arrangements. Nothing was too much trouble for Joanna and she created a real ‘home from home’ for Ivy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Joanna as a pet sitter/carer.
Great communication and flexibility from Joanna, Lettie took to her right away and she can be timid with strangers at first. Plenty of updates during check in and a happy pup :) will be booking again!
Joanna is wonderful! Louie had the best time with her while she took care of him. Amazing dog sitter
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Schedule
I'm currently not working so I'm very flexible and have all the time in the world to care for your furry friend. I am happy to board, house-sit and walk your pet.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I know how important it is to trust that your home is being looked after too. So, whilst staying with your pet, I will ensure that your home is kept clean and tidy, and promise to leave it the way that I found it. I swear to take extra care of your home and your critter as if they were my own. I'm very used to "puppy-proofing" rooms from years of practice! As for boarding, my flat has a balcony and is on the 4th floor so isn't ideal for pets that are used to outdoor space at home or puppies who haven't been potty-trained yet. It would be perfect for indoor cats! I have ventilators on my windows so can keep them shut for your pet's safety and am currently adding a chicken wire barrier to the balcony to avoid accidents. I also have an electric fan for hot weather. I don't mind having pets on furniture or in my bed if that's what they are used to. Who doesn't love a midnight cuddle with their critter?😸 I am happy to take your pet outside for walks and toilet breaks as often as they need (the stairs are great exercise!)
A typical day
I consider stimulation to be key in animal development and wellbeing but sadly find that many don't get as much as they need. I consider looking after your pet as a full-time job and will put all of my energy into their recreation. This includes playing games, socialising with humans and other animals (if appropriate) and spending lots of time outside to introduce them to fun and interesting stimuli. I have two wonderful parks near my home that are perfect for dog-walking and running around!
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kgTakes only 1 client at a timeJoanna can host up to 1 pet per night
- Before entering an agreement, I'd like to meet you and your pet beforehand to make sure that we all get along and to better understand any particular needs or behaviours that they have. Previously, I have worked with pets that have arthritis, heart murmurs, breathing issues, seperation anxiety and hip dysplasia, to name a few. I am always open to learning new ways to care for your furry friend. Sadly, I can't care for "giant" dogs (45kg+) or more than 1 "large" dog (18 - 45kg) at a time, as I'm fairly small and not very strong.