Pet Care in Tunbridge Wells

| Since the early 90s, I have had various paid and voluntary roles involving animal welfare and pet care: • an interviewer, animal placements support and fundraiser for national and independent animal charities and, currently, I offer advice and support for the first six months to people adopting or fostering a pet from a local shelter • an unpaid foster carer, dog trainer, campaigner and committee member for an animal welfare society in Greece, where I lived for more than 10 years, also offering guided walks and tours to increase awareness of animal issues as well as raise funds • pet boarding in my own home, caring for up to 8 pets at a time, referred by local vets & animal charities from a few days to several weeks, sometimes for six months or more. I also trained, socialised, sterilised and organised quarantine to comply with EU transportation regulations in cases where strays were adopted out of Greece • pet/house sitting with responsibility for maintenance & security of the property, both in Greece & the UK – mainly in conjunction with sole charge of pets. I have more than 25 years’ experience and am fully insured.

| I love animals and have experience looking after dogs, pigs, chickens and ducks. I love walking dogs and can also feed and care for animals.

| I love animals and always try to make sure that they are as happy and comfortable as possible. I have grown up with dogs in the house and I've looked after our three dogs whilst my parents have been away and also my brother's two as well as my neighbour's cat. We used to have gerbils as well so I am used to caring for smaller pets.

| I was a member of Trusted House sitters for 3 years. I am a qualified nurse and also do nursing work. I am also DBS checked and have a copy of this certificate. I have reviews on the Trusted house sitters of all the pet sits I have completed and could use this as a form of reference. I would prefer houly rate of 10.00 to 12.00 per hour but willing to negotiate. I have passed courses on Trusted house sitter, I do have a medical background being a nurse.

| Experienced with all animals. Currently own myself: sheep, cows, dogs, cats, rabbits. Degree in animal behaviour and welfare. Canine nutrition and dog training diploma. Dog first aid trained too.

| I grew up in the company of different pets and became the go-to person for family, friends and colleagues for pet sitting work - this, and working for rescue shelters, has provided me with invaluable experience. I have cared for animals with health and behaviour issues which I feel confident to manage with a calm, compassionate and adaptable approach. My late cat required daily insulin injections for diabetes which thankfully went into remission a couple of years before he passed away, which the vet put down to attentive care and dedication to the treatment plan. Whilst volunteering with the Blue Cross (2013/14) and Mbwa wa Africa in Tanzania (2017), I was responsible for feeding, cleaning, grooming, playing, and exercising. In Tanzania I got to observe and even assist with neutering/spaying operations. I learned so much about animal behaviour and welfare during this time. In February 2018 I attended an informal day course in dog and cat first aid provided by my local veterinary practice. I am also registered with a pet sitting website called Trusted Housesitters which allows people like myself to travel and care for animals at the same time. I am on my 12th sit currently and have received 5 star reviews for my services.