Mary

I have always been an animal lover and now semi-retired so I am able to do a job I love, which is looking after animals.

Visits are usually one hour and sometimes longer if the cat likes. 

I was brought up with cats, dogs, horses, plus birds, fish, tortoises and chickens plus lucky to have two horses in the family so I have learned early on how important it is to look after animals according to their needs.

I am very reliable and responsible and have a current CRB disclosure ( I am on the automatic annual repeat for this).

I drive and am a car owner so I can get to you easily.

Cat sitting - I have been working as a cat sitter for the past two years visiting, feeding, cuddling and playing according to the cat's (and owners) wishes. I have looked after cats for Egyptian rescues (for over ten years) as they have come to the UK before they have been placed in their new homes so I have experience of nervous cats and always let the cat choose when they are ready to come to me. In this role I have also had to follow special diets and medical needs.

Horse care - I previously owned two horses and so have 15 years of experience of looking after these plus I worked as a groom seasonally in the winter months for a number of years so I am very happy to take care of horses and ‘at home’ in the yard. Please note though that now I am in my mid 60s I no longer want to be mucking out long lines of stables. I can check fences, water, feed inc filling nets and muck out one or two boxes though.

I offer a pet sitting service in your own home or yard.

Also some availability for walking small or medium size dogs. 

Please get in touch with me if you would like to discuss.

I own one cat.

I have done the course Essential Cat and Kitten Care from the Open Academy