Hello, fellow pet lovers!
I'm Michelle, 25 and originally from Cyprus. I currently live in Hayes and work as an Assistant Psychologist for the NHS (children with learning disabilities team).
Living abroad has been amazing, but it came at a price, as I'm constantly away from my adorable poodle and gorgeous kitty. Since I miss them dearly, I would love nothing more but to spend my free time taking care of pets here. Ever since I can remember, I have always been around animals and my love has only grown stronger for them since I was old enough to care for them myself.
As a pet owner myself, I understand how difficult it is to leave your beloved pets when going on holiday, as well as the dilemma of finding the right person to look after them. I can assure you that I will take my responsibilities very seriously; after all, that's what I would expect from someone taking care of my babies. I have experience taking care of energetic little ones as well as senior pets (our new kitten is only 1, my dog is currently 15 and my old cat lived up to 18 beautiful years). I have also walked dogs voluntarily in Canterbury for about a year, and have had several bookings during my time there as an undergraduate student. You can see reviews from past bookings on my profile.
I am aware that each animal has its own character and specialised needs, so I will adjust my behaviour and responsibilities accordingly. If your pet requires that extra care, I am more than happy to spend more time with them than usual per day. Since my house is unsuitable to host pets, I will only be able to make visits or overnight stays at the owner's house - besides, that's where the animals would feel most comfortable.
I will strive to make both yours and the pets' experience as enjoyable as possible. As such, I will make sure the house is kept clean (including the kitty litter and garden), the pets are well fed, and groomed every day (if long-haired) to avoid shedding. I will also spend lots of time playing with them and giving them all my love to create a stress-free environment since they will no doubt be missing you loads. To keep your mind at ease, I can send you regular text updates and cute pictures of your pets when I'm with them, for you to make sure everything is running smoothly. I can also collect your post, water any plants and feed any other small animals around the house, at no extra cost. Just be sure to let me know!
I encourage meetups with the owners and the pets beforehand, so we can make sure it's a good fit.
When it comes to dog walking, I can walk 2 or 3 dogs at a time but no more than that, because I want to be able to give each dog my full attention, especially outside the house. Even though your pup may be well trained, I am likely to keep them on the leash just in case. Their safety is my number one concern.
Feel free to message me with any questions. I look forward to meeting and loving your best friends!
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Fantastic service. Michelle agreed to stay for a few days at short notice to look after our little cat.
We had just moved and the house was still in boxes but Michelle took it all in her stride. Very confident to recommend Michelle and will use her services again. Professional, trustworthy and a pleasure to work with. Thank you Michelle!
Michelle was great when staying at ours recently and our animals loved her. Great communication and made us feel very at ease whilst we were away that they were in good hands. Would definitely recommend and will be using Michelle again in the future