Hi, I'm Alex! I'm an avid animal lover! I have been pet-sitting for friends & family for over 15 years. I love walking, being active & outdoors, so adding that with my love of animals is just a perfect combination. Adventures are my favourite & adding a dog by my side is just the best! I have loved animals of all kinds since I was a kid...my parents called me the ‘animal whisperer’ because I would always come home with stray animals wanting to care for them & give them a home. I grew up with cats, but as I've gotten older that transitioned more to dogs, but I love them all!!

I have a calm personality & energy, which I think helps a lot & goes a long way when working & caring for animals. But I'm also a lot stronger than I look & have experience with bigger, stronger dogs too. My brother has a Weimaraner, who I walk & take care of often & he is a very strong & active dog.

I am very flexible to be able to cater to you and your animals care/needs. Whether it's daily walks, daytime drop-ins, overnight stays or weekend getaways, I will treat your pets as if they were my own. With plenty of exercise, playtime, care, attention & affection. I will ensure your pet feels safe, happy, and well-loved & cared for.

I understand that pets are a part of your family so you love to know what they've been up to & how they're getting on while you're at work/away, so updates by text with photos/videos can happily be provided throughout our time together. I understand that leaving your pets can be a stressful thing, worrying if they'll be ok/settled & I'll do my best to keep your mind at ease while you're away.

I know every animal has a different personality, needs & requirements and I'm more than happy to discuss them all & get acquainted with them so they are fully taken care of. Just let me know your pets needs & we can work it all out together.

• For dog walks, I usually do an hour, but can arrange for longer or shorter as required. I'm happy to take them around their usual neighbourhood routes or if they like to venture to different places, we can do that too.

• For drop-ins, I'm happy to discuss the amount of time you'd like, usually an hour, but I can cater to what you need.

• For house-sitting, I understand the importance of maintaining a consistent routine, so we can discuss your pets usual routine/schedule/needs, to ensure things stay as normal & regular for them as possible while you're away. I really value cleanliness, so I will keep your home as clean, tidy & in order as I can. I am happy to do other tasks while I'm there - watering plants, bringing in/checking mail, emptying bins, etc.

I live nearby a train station & bus routes, so I am happy to travel to you.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or enquiries you have. As I said, I am very flexible to work around your needs & what you're looking for.