Katie

Kia Ora

I am a reliable trustworthy and caring pet carer. Pets are beloved family members and you can trust that I would care for your pet as if it were my own - with plenty of care, kindness and affection.

I have had pets my whole life (dogs and cats). I currently have a dog, Luka (one year old medium goldendoodle) and until recently had a beloved cat Max, who has sadly since passed away.

I am comfortable with dogs and cats and happy to give any medication. In particular I am experienced treating cats with hyperthyroidism and the daily medication needs that come with that. Also comfortable giving injections.

I have put in a significant amount of effort to train my dog Luka and know how important it is to manage dogs to ensure they are safe and being positively reinforced for the right behaviours. This also means I will be a bit selective on what dogs I will take on - they need to be a good fit with Luka in the terms of temperament and training.

I love getting out and about for walks around Wellington. It's great fun to take dogs out of these trails and give them a good work out in new spots with lots of new smells. Any dogs I walk need to be friendly and good walking with other dogs (as Luka will join me on all walks).

I am happy to answer any questions you may have. It's important that you find someone who is the right fit for you and your pet and who you can trust to care for your pet. I will always follow the specific instructions you have for your pet and ensure your are regularly updated.

The primary services I offer are dog walking and day care or dog boarding at my home. I live in the Northern suburbs so prefer to provide my services in the Northern Suburbs through to Porirua (Khandallah through to Titahi Bay).

Some specific questions about my services:

1. I am comfortable administering medication to pets. I have experience in particular administering injections, giving oral medication and dealing with cats who take ear gel for hyperthyroidism. 

2. Happy to assist with usual day to day grooming of dogs (i.e. brushing and bathing, if needed). 

3. Happy to look after multiple dogs from the same home but I won't walk or care for dogs at the same time that aren't already from the same home. All dogs must be comfortable around other dogs - my dog Luka will always be about and it's essential any dogs staying with me get on with him and fit into our lifestyle.

4. For dog walking services, walks will be up to an hour long. Possibility to do longer walks on weekends.

5. I work full time but have flexible working arrangements so am able to work from home all week if needed. Mondays and Thursdays are my best days for availability at the moment. Any dogs staying with me for several days need to be comfortable/safe with some time on their own. My dog Luka spends up to 5 hours home alone a couple of times a week.

6. For caring for dogs at my own home, I have a reasonable size yard. Any dogs in my own home need to be sociable and okay with other dogs as I have my own dog Luka. Luka sleeps in a crate at night so I'd prefer to only have dogs that are crate trained. Luka has free reign of the house during the day - he only goes on the crate at night to sleep.