Nova S.
Nova S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Safe Hands For Happy Paws
A highly responsible and compassionate professional with 17 years of experience as a Teaching Assistant(TA) and Higher Level Teaching Assistant(HLTA), now transitioning into professional dog walking and pet sitting in my home or yours. A lifelong owner with extensive experience caring for dogs, cats, amphibians and aquariums with a proven ability to manage complex behaviors, including, grooming, exercise, dietary needs and medical care. I applied advanced positive reinforcement techniques to raise and fully train a Labrador and family (Cookie who died 17) companion to a high level of obedience and socialization. Alongside many other beloved babies over these many years. There would be a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of each of your cherished pets , much like adjusting walking or sitting styles for different breeds and temperaments, physically active and capable of managing high-energy breeds in all weather. . DBS-checked, holder of a clean driving license (currently without a car), and deeply committed to the safety, exercise, and happiness of animals in my care.
Cat care experience
Nova also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Nova is a fantastic sitter. She arranged a meet up before we made the booking, so we could be sure that everyone was happy to go ahead. Beanie loved his time with her and she provided plenty of pictures from their adventures. Drop off and pick up is also very convenient as there is a bus stop 2 minutes away, which goes directly to the train station if you happen to be going to the airport. We will definitely be checking Nova's availability next time we need a sitter. 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Right from the meet and greet session, and throughout Willow's stay with Nova, she made us feel at ease, continuously reassuring her of Willow's wellbeing and status on food, walks, cuddles through messages and photos. She patiently took time to understand Willow's personality, preferences, medications and schedule. It was amazing to see Willow settle in so easily with Nova and her partner in just under a day. Highly recommend Nova to even nervous fur parents.
I have known Nova for 5 years and she is super fun, great with animals and a joy to be around. She is an animal lover and often takes care of friends dogs while they go on holiday. She is now available after sadly losing her own animals to old age to look after any pets weather it be at home or away. She's great with dogs and is highly flexible to suit any request from boarding to walking. Nova has a heart of gold and would treat your pets with upmost respect as if they were her own. Recommended if your local to Cambridge and want to leave your pet in caring lovable hands.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
After 17 years working in education, of which I left to travel the world. I now do some part time retail work in Cambridge city center. This is a 0 hour basis and open to negotiation when I work. Which of course means I am available 7 days a week. Looking after your four legged friends is about fitting into your routine and theirs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live next to the River Cam, which makes me nearby to all the local commons for your furry friends to run and have space. I also have a fenced and gated back garden for security and welfare of our fur babies. I do also own a cage should that be the way your pet is accustomed, nevertheless everything else would have to be provided by you and the way your babies are cared for is customized by how you/they like it. Unless emergency care/ last minute, I recommend/prefer a meet and greet before any decisions are made, to see how we fit.
A typical day
I love to stimulate your pets physically and mentally. We'll play lots of games and dogs will also explore all the local parks in my area.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgNova can host up to 3 pets per night
- Let me know if your pets have any special needs or particular behaviours that I should take into account. So that I/we can adapt to their needs .