Sarah

Hello, I’m in my early sixties and have loved animals all my life.

We had a wire-haired terrier called William when I was a girl and I adored him.

It was a terrible loss when he died.

I used to help out with training and exercising the horses at the local stables when I was a teenager – great fun and invaluable for life lessons!

I was a musician in an orchestra for many years and travelled a lot but once I settled down in the UK I was excited to start having cats live with me.

I’ve been living with cats for nearly 30 years.

I’d love to have a dog, but my life is centred around music, so I couldn’t give them a decent and reliable lifestyle.

I regularly help out with some of my friends doing dog walks for them (the black spaniel and the border collie in the photos).

I can't show you many pictures of me with animals, as I live on my own, so that's difficult to manage but all the pictures are of animals that I have cared for, or lived with and certainly loved! I currently have a beautiful loving 9 year cat called Madrigal (he sings to me! Hence the name) I've had him since he was a kitten and a pupil didn't want him anymore.

I was widowed a few years ago and I really appreciate being around animals.

For home visits for cats and/or dogs,

I know how stressful it is to go away and worry about your beloved pets, indeed

I discovered Pawshake by using them to tend to my cats when I was away earning a living,

so I will keep in touch with you by text and send photos if you want that.

I will play with them and talk with them and give them lots of love and attention.

I’m happy to groom them as well.

I can also tidy up your post, turn lights on and off and draw your curtains/blinds for you and put any rubbish out.

Being a house plant fanatic, I can water your plants as and when necessary.

I don't smoke so there's no danger of that happening in your home.

I’m a driver, so I can travel a reasonable distance (roughly 6 miles) for 30 minute home visits. I'm also available for dog walks, these can be for 30 minutes or an hour. Naturally, if we're having a heatwave I'll walk them when it's cooler and keep them well hydrated.

I’m also more than happy to look after hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs and fish.

I’m pretty flexible, I can visit most mornings, afternoons and evenings.

I look forward to meeting you and your pets.

If you have any questions feel free to get in touch.