Ruth

Lover of ALL animals!!

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15 recurring guests
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Lives with 1 dog and 2 pets
Lives with Cocker Spaniel X Jack Russell Missy
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Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 GBP for each additional pet
10 GBP
/walk
All services and rates

About Ruth

I am a responsible and reliable person who always puts the wellbeing of animals first. I currently have a dog, a cat and 2 rabbits and have always had pets of many different types. When working with animals I prioritise building a trusting relationship with them so that they can get the most out of interactions and feel safe and happy while with me.

I have experience caring for:

Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Rats, Degus, Mice, Hamsters, Fish 

I am happy to look after other domestic animals too

I have experience walking dogs from very small to very large, including rescue dogs and those with socialisation and anxiety issues, and those who don't have great walking manners. I can do basic training with dogs on request, including how to walk nicely on a lead. My family rescued Malamutes and Husky mixes, some with real fear around humans and other dogs, so I am used to working slowly to build trust with animals and walking larger dogs.

I also do some work at a local cat rescue centre socialising cats who are nervous around people or need positive outlets for their energy. 

I wanted to join pawshake because I love spending time with all animals and am always grateful to have the opportunity to meet and bond with more animals.

I would love to hear from you and find out how I can help your pet have the best possible experience so you can enjoy your time out without any worries.

I look forward to meeting your animal! 

(for the health and wellbeing of all the animals in my care I can only take those with all appropriate vaccinations and flea treatments into my home - however I can visit those who are not treated in your home)

Ruth'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
10 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
12 GBP
/day
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
18 GBP
/day

Ruth also offers

Dog training
Grooming

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
Alice, 2024-03-11

Ruth was wonderful with our two kittens, will be booking with her again 😊

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Home Visits
JJ, 2024-02-21

Excellent in every way. I am so happy to have connected with Ruth who looked after my three rescue cats last week. Two are nervous with strangers and the third has special needs being insulin dependent and partially sighted. At the pre-visit it was immediately evident that Ruth was skilled in handling these needs and they all relaxed quickly in her company. I was especially impressed that Ruth was able to cope with injecting Bob with his insulin (he did not even notice!) at visits twice a day with 12- hour intervals between. All the cats were healthy, happy and relaxed on my return. I have already arranged with Ruth to return next month to look after them again.

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Availability

Ruth's Pets

Missy
Cocker Spaniel X Jack Russell
Sooty
Rabbit
Sweep
Rabbit

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+5 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
I have volunteered at a local cat rescue centre for 6 years, working on socialising cats who are anxious/aggressive around people and cats who are very needy and struggling with an adoption centre setting. I also do some grooming and working with new kittens getting them used to humans. I have rescued dogs most of my life including some very large dogs with behavioural issues, and have done walking at a dog adoption centre, specifically walking dogs who needed to learn how to walk on a lead. I have done lots of training of my adopted dogs, ranging from basic skills to agility and more advanced obedience, and have done a little commercial training.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Ruth

Ruth

Lover of ALL animals!!

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

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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