Hi There, we are Julie and Luke and have been pet sitting together for many years.
Julie is a 25 year old Mauritian Equine Veterinarian and Lukas is originally from New Jersey. We have both been living in Australia for the past 6 years and don't have any animals of our own at the moment due to frequent travelling, so this is our way of compensating for the lack of furry cuddles.
Back in Mauritius, we have 8 dogs, all rescued strays. We both have our own transport and work different times, so we are very flexible with times.
Whilst living in Mauritius we were involved in various animal related activities, which were usually not paid for. The goal was far from just a salary, it was rather the satisfaction of being around animals, since they make us happy In return. Tasks involved mostly catching and caring for abandoned street cats/dogs and trying to find them new homes.
We both love going for hikes + walks on the beach so if you are okay with it your dogs can even score a nice long walk in nature to change things up a bit.
lastly, rates:
- price is not fixed, we are very open to negotiation, and just because your price appears high, it does not mean that it will remain that way. We calculate the price according to driving distance, your pet's requirements for exercise, and madpaws' tax (15%). If you live quite far away we do ask for a small contribution for the meet and greet which sometimes takes up to 3 hours - this will just be added to the total price at the end of the stay.
looking forward to hearing from you all!...