Verity H.
Verity H.
Highlights
Pet care experience
My pride flag is a poo bag.
Hello! NOTE that I board and sit only one dog at a time, so yours will receive ALL my love. When I am booked my son Xander can be contacted here: https://www.rover.com/members/xander-a-uncle-of-40-puppies/ and he is a boutique boarder also. I am a dog person, and if your brain just flashed to sci-fi as mine would then welcome indeed. But what I mean is my Grandpa bred Dobermans, my sister breeds Labradoodles, and I grew up on farms where, in addition to working with dogs I managed livestock, and treated many of their ailments. I've lived in The Beaches since 2012, and am very present in the neighbourhood, so you probably recognize me. I lost a dog painfully and can't do that again, so am now hoping to spend time with yours. I'm writing a book, play chess in the park, and enjoy the library. I have four grandchildren, and one of my grandchildren has three siblings, who are basically also my grandchildren. I can pick up and drop off within The Beaches and Upper Beaches. I have my own bowls, balls, tugs, and kongs, and dogs are welcome on the furniture. I have a lot of experience with senior dogs and dogs with medical conditions, BUT can't carry dogs over 20lbs up the stairs (there are six) or onto the bed. If your dog might need this you'd do better with my son. Give me a shout if you want to meet and get a vibe read.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Verity took excellent care of Estelle and kept us updated throughout her time with her. Would recommend to other owners
We had an amazing experience with Verity! She took care of our cat Poncho twice a day, for around 2 weeks. Everything went well and we would absolutely recommend!
Very kind! Responsive and my dog Tron loved her time there! Would definitely book again!
Very nice to my boy Mr. Ducky
Great dog sitter
Thank you so much for watching Ozzy. You are so sweet and kind and took fantastic care of him.
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Schedule
I am retired, so wildly open, and nothing I do with my day can't be scheduled around an animal. I miss pet parenting, and love experiencing the varied personalities of the pets I care for.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My place is small but clean and spare, and I don't have any plants. There's nothing for a dog to get into, no food or cleaners at their level. My friend across the hall is a quiet senior, the woman above us is artsy and mellow, and the people above her are adorable and have a sweet kid. On the other side of the property are my friend's awesome plumber niece and a friendly middle-aged couple: it's very peaceful here. I take dogs to the beach and park unless they have another route they prefer, and do not run any errands while with them that demand they be left tied to a post. I only walk, sit, board one dog at a time, and do not leave dogs here alone.
A typical day
I take dogs to the beach and park, let them sniff around and socialize with other dogs. At home I putter, listen to people theorize on The Winds of Winter, and pet dogs. There's a deck where I like to read with a dog at my feet, and I take dogs birdwatching with me.