Lavinia D.
Lavinia D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Friendly pet sitter in Harrogate 🐾
Hiya! My name is Lavinia, I am 35 years old and have lived in Harrogate for 4 years with my partner and our daschund (a cheeky chap called Marley). I love all animals and regularly look after clients dogs and cats. I look after a cocker spaniel puppy on a weekly basis and teach him basic commands as well as exposing him to new environments. I also look after many cats including rescues who I have built a beautiful bond with over time. I grew up having guinea pigs, budgies, rabbits, hamsters and fish - I love all animals! My own daxie, Marley, is 3 years old and we regularly go on hikes exploring Yorkshire together. It is in his nature to be a little nervous of new people, so I am very used to animals that prefer a laid back introduction. I am a trustee for the DMTDRSG (A charity which rescues Dacshunds from the meat trade and puppy farms in Asia), animal welfare is something I am very passionate about 🫶 I work from home full time and I am self employed so I can be very flexible with hours & days of visits. I have a full clean UK driving license - I strap Marley in using a harness which clips into the seat belt and I am more than happy to transport your pets to and from your home to make life easier. I'm extremely reliable, trustworthy and happy to provide references 😊 also fully DBS checked ✔️ I can also do little jobs around the house where required such as bringing in mail, watering plants, administering medicine to your pet etc. I will send regular updates and photos and spend quality time with your pet (not just rushing in/out for a feed). Look forward to hearing from you and please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions x
Cat care experience
Lavinia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I will look after pets in their own home and environment so they are very comfortable and relaxed, and the client will have piece of mind.
Ratings and reviews
Came home to a very happy cat - thank you Lavinia!
Laviana did a fantastic job checking in on our two cats! Her communication during and after each check-in was great. We returned home to happy and well taken care of kitties.
Lavinia was great, highly recommend!
Lavinia has a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to dogs of all sizes and personalities. She has helped me out on numerous occasions (sometimes last minute) with my dog and is incredibly reliable and kind. She also absolutely loves dogs and treats them as if they were her own. Her focus is not only on providing the dogs in her care with appropriate exercise but she also reinforces and continues their training. I find it hard to trust anyone with my dog but she really is one of the best!
Lavinia has been taken care of my cats (2) for a while now on a regular basis, and I am always super happy to book her as I know my cat's are in fantastic hands. She sends regular updates and follows instructions (what to feed, how and when etc) which helps my cats to continue having a routine while I am away. She even was able to bond with our super shy cat who usually hides under every sofa the moment the door bell rings. Will certainly book her in the future again!
I cannot recommend Liv highly enough! She cares for our puppy once a week and goes above and beyond every time. Her love for dogs is so clear (and ours clearly loves her too!) and she brings with her a wealth of training knowledge that we’ve really benefitted from as first time pup owners! Liv genuinely cares about the dogs she works with, regularly checking in and sharing ideas of things we can try with him. She is always on time, proactive with updates of their time together and is an all round lovely person to boot! I would hesitate to recommend her ☺️
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Schedule
I work from home full time and I'm self employed so can be very flexible in terms of times and days and I am available on weekends also
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kgLavinia can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, is nervous/reactive, has allergies etc ahead of our meet so I can tailor my care specifically to give you peace of mind