Charlotte

**PREVIOUS PET SITTER WITH PAWSHAKE AUSTRALIA** See my gallery for previous stats and reviews

I love all animals really but especially cats, as I grew up around them - we had 2 Burmese cats, one of which lived to be 17yo. Our current cat, Bolly, emigrated with us from the U.K. to Australia and back again! I have also had a hamster and fish. As a teenager, and as an adult, I've often helped friends and neighbours out when they're away by looking after their pets - cats usually but I have also looked after dogs and rabbits too.

I'm calm and patient - I very much let them come to me when they're ready to. I make sure your pet has been given attention and affection (if they want some), as well as fed, watered, and had litter cleaned etc. I'm happy to play and pet them, or just sit and be around for a while, depending on what they like. I send updates and pictures daily so you can relax and enjoy your time away.

I'm a fan of Jackson Galaxy and his work on cat behaviour, which has helped me to gain a better understand of cats, and I use a lot of his techniques with Bolly, as well as the cats I look after. This has meant I've been able to befriend many nervous, shy cats using those skills.

I've also got some experience with raw food as I've transitioned Bolly to a raw food diet so I'm happy to handle raw meat if needed.

I'm a stay at home mum, to a 5yo, so my hours are pretty flexible - I can do mornings, evenings alone, or during the day with my son.

My son is also very keen to help too, and sometimes comes with me. He is very calm and gentle with any pets he's visiting, loves to feed, play and happily cleans the litter out, but he ONLY comes if that's something you explicitly say you and your pet are happy with.