Joanne L.
Joanne L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
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I’ve shared my life with cats and dogs for as long as I can remember. I live with my partner and our two rescue cats, Felix and Pixie, who we adopted from the RSPCA. I understand that every pet is different. Some want endless fuss and playtime, while others prefer their routine and a bit of space. My aim is always to keep your pet happy, comfortable and relaxed in their own environment while you’re away.
Cat care experience
Joanne also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s wellbeing is always my priority. I know how important it is to leave your pet with someone you trust, so I’ll treat them as if they were my own. I’ll follow their routine closely and keep you updated throughout your booking for complete peace of mind.
Ratings and reviews
We were anxious to leave our 6 month old kittens for the first time but we need not have worried. Jo treated our kittens with great love and care, followed our feeding instructions perfectly, and spent time gaining their trust and playing with them, even supplying her own toys for them. We would have no hesitation in recommending Jo as she was charming and very conscientious with an obvious passion for cats. The videos and photos she sent were really comforting.
Joanne is an absolute gem of a person. When my cat very unexpectedly fell ill (by his own fault) she stepped up and took care of my cats like her own. She went above and beyond what was expected and acted with compassion & proactively took steps to ensure their well-being and safety, even taking my cat to the vet in an emergency, liaising with the doctors and dispensing all required medications. It is because of her that we could have some peace of mind being so far away. Rest assured your pets will be well taken care of with Joanne, as she genuinely cares for all animals. I would recommend her without a doubt.
Jo has been brilliant with my two boys. Every day she took new toys round to give them some stimulation and play time, she brushed them and gave them the attention they like. When we got home she had left them a little goodie bags each, with a toy, a treat, some photos and a little figurine. It was very sweet. She left great notes every check in and uploaded a good selection of photos. I really felt like my boys were in good hands and that gave me a lot of reassurance that they were being well looked after.
This is the second time we have used Jo. She is so caring towards Felix and gave us regular detailed updates
We were absolutely delighted with the drop-in visit by Jo. She has experience looking after cats and was aware of Felix’s needs who is on thyroid medication, and even suggested and brought over a couple of packs of Lick-e-liks to help Felix take the medication. Communication was fantastic, we received updates, photos, and videos of her visit.
Hi Joanne, thank you for looking after mittens and keeping me updated while I was away. When I go away again l would like to get in touch with you again .thank you for the little bag goodies you gave mittens. Best wishes Mary& Mittens
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
Every visits includes: ✔ Fresh food and water ✔ Litter tray cleaning (cats) ✔ Playtime and enrichment ✔ Medication if required ✔ Plenty of fuss (if welcomed!) ✔ Photo updates after every visit
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgJoanne can host up to 1 drop-in per day
- To help me provide the best care possible, please let me know: 🐾 Feeding routines 🐾 Any medications or health conditions 🐾 Favourite toys, treats and activities 🐾 House access arrangements 🐾 Any quirks, fears or special requirements The more I know, the better I can make your pet feel at home while you’re away.