Lydia

Animal Welfare Scientist and reliable pet sitter

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Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 GBP for each additional pet
15 GBP
/walk
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About Lydia

Hello:) My name is Lydia and I am 25 years old. I am from Greece but I have been leaving in the UK since 2017. My BSc is in Biology and my MSc is called Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law so, basically, I am a zoologist. I was always fascinated by how animals behave and react on certain situations that is why I decided to become a master at it. During my years at university I learned a lot about animal behaviour and welfare for all kinds of animals (domesticated, zoo, lab, wild). As a zoologist I believe in animal rights and I treat every animal with respect.

I would say that university provided me with important knowledge on animal behaviour but what shaped my love for animals and provided me with my first on-hands experience is actually taking care of my own pets since I was little. I grew up with 2 german sheperds, 1 yorkshire terrier, 1 fish, turtles and 20 cats (yes we were/are a zoo basically). I have also work experience with horses, as I was responsible for their daily care at an equine club. I am also a photographer, taking my camera everywhere with me and having my own portfolio, so get ready for some cute professional pictures of your pets.

I really miss my pets and unfortunately, I am not allowed to have my own in my house here in London. That is why I would love to take care and spend some time with yours:). I work full time 8am-4pm Monday to Friday. Therefore, I am mostly available on evenings during the week and weekends BUT I am always up for discussion so we can find a flexible time for both of us.

I would be more than happy to take care and spend time with your pets! I can offer dog walks as well as general pet care visits.

Lydia's services

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
5 GBP for each additional pet
15 GBP
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
15 GBP
/day
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
30 GBP
/day

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

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Home Visits
Anna, 2022-09-08

I trusted Lydia with our pets as soon as I met her. She genuinely likes animals and enjoys their company. She is knowledgeable and very reliable. While we were away she sent me lots of photos and updates which were much appreciated. I recommend her 100%.

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Specific Skills

I speak English & Other
< 1 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
I do have personal, working and volunteering experience :) I am always responsible for the daily care of my dogs and cats such as feeding, grooming, bathing as well as training on how to live inside and outside the house. I believe that especially training as well as observing the general behaviour of your animal is the most important thing and I am proud I have acquired that skill through my personal experience. Unfortunately, in our neighbourhood we would always find either a stray dog or cat and we would provide the animal with everything it needed before it goes to a shelter. I would stay up all night to give bottle milk to a kitten or make sure the environment is warm enough to heat its tiny body. It is important for me to provide the best care to a stray animal as its mother would do. I have also experience working with bigger animals such as horses. I was bathing, grooming, feeding, watering, cleaning their space in the equine club. As a zoologist I was also responsible of observing any sings of abnormal behaviour in order to maintain their welfare. Currently, I am working with rodents, carrying out husbandry tasks, providing medicine, the appropriate care after surgery as well as watching out for stereotypic behaviours that might appear.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Behavioural problems

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Lydia

Lydia

Animal Welfare Scientist and reliable pet sitter

Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 GBP for each additional pet
15 GBP
/walk
All services and rates
Contact Lydia

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

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