Leah R.
Leah R.
Pet care experience
Happy, caring, energetic
Hi, I'm Leah! I've been the biggest animal lover for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was lucky enough to have a number of animals to love, and I still adore my childhood dog and cat, Celt and Milo. I truly believe animals bring so much love into a home. I recently moved to Bristol from Pembrokeshire, and having always been out in the countryside on walks with my dogs, I really miss that. Now that I'm away from my own pets, I'd love the chance to share that love and care with other people's pets. My dad owns a pet care business offering dog grooming, walking and doggy daycare, and I've regularly helped care for a variety of dogs and other animals over the years. This has given me experience with different breeds, sizes, ages and personalities, as well as an understanding that every pet has their own routine and needs. I'd be more than happy to sit with multiple pets at a time. I offer dog walking (short walks or longer walks up to an hour), home visits and pet sitting. I'm happy to adapt to your pet's usual routine, whether that's an energetic walk, playtime, feeding, medication support (where appropriate), or simply keeping them company while you're away. I've worked with animals of all temperaments, including nervous or anxious pets - I take things slowly, let them approach me in their own time, and stick to calm, consistent routines to help them feel secure. If anything unexpected comes up, I stay calm, follow any instructions you've left me, and get in touch with you (or a vet, if needed) straight away. I'd love to meet your pet beforehand so we can get comfortable with each other first, and I'll always keep you updated with photos and messages so you know how they're getting on. My availability is very flexible as I mainly work from home, meaning I can pop in and out throughout the day to fit around your pet's routine and needs. I'm available for walks, home visits and pet sitting on both weekdays and weekends. At one given time I can stay for up to an hour (during workday) or longer for evenings / weekends.
Cat care experience
Leah also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a spacious, comfortable flat that is kept cool and provides a relaxing environment for your pet, away from direct sunlight. I’m also just a stone’s throw away from some great local parks, making it easy to enjoy plenty of fresh air, walks and outdoor adventures when your pet needs them.
Ratings and reviews
Our dog had an amazing time with Leah. She is very caring and reliable. We had lots of updates and communication was excellent. We highly recommend her.
Leah is very lovely; super friendly, reliable and accommodating. She was fantastic with George. He's a bit anxious and that manifests in over excitement when anyone is leaving/arriving. Leah calmed George very quickly and he was a happy boy when I returned. Thank you Leah.
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Schedule
I currently work from home three days a week, giving me plenty of flexibility to fit pet care around my working day. I always start my day with a walk outside before settling down at my desk, and my job allows me to take a long lunch break as well as regular short breaks throughout the day. This means I’m able to give pets plenty of attention, company and outdoor time rather than leaving them alone for long periods.