Fancy a holiday? Busy at work? Wait! And your pet?!? No worries, there's Donata!

Aloha! I am Donata and I LOVE ANIMALS. They make me happy. I grew up in the countryside of the Dolomites, and I've always been around animals. As a child, I had many pets in the house, including dogs, cats, and hamsters, whom I learned to care for from a young age because my parents wanted me to become responsible and to understand the importance of caring for others. I now very much miss not having any pets around, hence why I'm here! I come from a family of professional dog trainers for Mountain Rescue, therefore I learned the ropes of dog-training techniques quite early and I'm ready for any challenge! I also love purring companionship; I have been used to looking after hordes of cats since I was a child, so I'm looking forward to taking care of your cat too!

👣 ABOUT ME

I'm a part-time researcher working from home and in need of breaks from my screen every now and then to keep me sane, so I am available at short notice and very flexible time-wise, which is ideal for any last-minute appointment/date/inconvenience/shift you need to cover or for anyone out of town for holidays. I live in Woodlands with my partner Aonghas (Gaelic spelling of Angus), who is very good at dog-training techniques, so your pet would be in the safe hands of not only one but two humans, both experienced in caring for dogs and cats. We live in a big flat with a secure and fully fenced back garden where your four-legged friend can run safely and play freely, and a public fenced green area in the front. Our flat is within walking distance from Kelvingrove Park, the River Kelvin Walkway to the Botanic Gardens, Ruchill Park, and the Local Reserve area along the canal, where we like to take our dogs out for a walk and some outdoor playtime daily. Occasionally, we take them on wee adventures in Queens Park, Pollock Park, Linn Park, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, so that your pet can enjoy and explore different locations for a change of scenery.

🐾 ABOUT THE PET-SITTING

We love the outdoors and staying outside as much as possible, and what better than taking long walks with a four-legged friend? Therefore, we're more than happy to accommodate any requests and even apply discounts on longer stays. The cost of our dog-sitting service goes towards: insurance covering veterinary costs in case of injury; any travel expenses; poop bags; ink and paper to print relevant insurance documents that need to be signed before the sitting; the love, care, attention, entertainment, training skills and professional experience of two pet-sitters towards your pet!

🐕 MEET & GREET 🐈

I've been a pet owner, and I know how important it is to find someone who can genuinely care about your pet as their own, who can be trusted and who can also be a good match for your dog(s) and/or cat(s) - as they are the ones who need to feel comfortable with us. It's very important for us to learn their behaviour, habits, and fears, and how they interact with other animals, people, and children beforehand; therefore, we kindly request a meeting with you and your pet before confirming any bookings to go through your pet's routine and general behaviour. We recommend a wee walk in Kelvingrove Park, but if you can't accommodate it, we can also have a house visit at our flat before any boardings. Please be as transparent and honest as possible about your four-legged friend so we can be prepared for any circumstance, help your pet from the start, and ensure their safety and the safety of others.

We look forward to meeting you and your little (or giant) friend!