Alex
Experienced Pet Care Consultant
Auckland
About Alex
I am an experienced pet care consultant with over 9 years professional experience. I have always had a passion for animals and pet care, having volunteered since the age of 11 at my local farm park with small animals and farm animals. In 2015 I started with a pet care company as a pet care consultant feeding cats, walking dogs, house sitting, and pet taxi. After finding another full time job I continued pet care consulting on a casual basis with a couple of regulars.
Currently I have 2 dogs and a horse (Piper, 9yo Pomeranian x Chinese Crested, Baki, 5yo Husky x German Shepherd x Heading Dog, Lady, Kaimanawa), and previously 4 rescue/purebred cats since the age of 11. I also have a Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) from Otago Polytechnic. I have experience at catteries and doggy daycares, as well as over 2 years as a nutrition advisor for cats and dogs from 2018-2020 for raw feeding so am able to tailor to this niche need if required.
Recently I have fostered neglected dogs during lockdown 2019-2021 and keep in regular contact with my rehomed dogs.
My services include:
🐾House visit 1-2x daily🐾
🐱 Cat feeding - I will visit your house to feed your cat(s), check water, administer medication if required.
🐴 Farm animal visits (paddock visit) - I will check in on your horses/goats/mini horses/chickens. I can change covers, fill troughs, feed out hard feed and/or hay, check hooves, groom. I am also able to administer medication if required.
🐕Dog walks🐕
I am able to walk dogs in the West Auckland region, possibly further on enquiry. I am available on weekdays as I work shift work. Flexible with number of days per week. Can either be a group dog walk with my current dog pack, or individual walks near your home. I can assist in continuing owner's training. My walks are always on lead until the dog and I get comfortable with each other and will assess then whether off lead is safe for both the dog and myself.
For any house visits I am happy to bring in any mail, put out/bring in bins, and water plants.
I am based in West Auckland but happy to travel to the wider Auckland region.