Hi, I’m Mave and I cover part of the Macedon Ranges - Gisborne, Macedon, Mt Macedon and Woodend.
I grew up on a farm caring for all sorts of animals - cats, dogs, chickens, pet rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep, cows, horses (beautiful Clydesdales!) and even pet mice! This has given me a lifelong love of animals, big and small.
I have spent my whole life with a pet of some sort! I have always had a cat - 6 on the farm growing up and when I married we had Mollie and Max, then George and Chloe and now Lily. All had very different personalities, some loved lots of cuddles and play, some like Chloe - a rescue cat - needed extra patience and lots of love to bring her around. Gypsy the kelpie dog was my best buddy (along with my ponies Smokey and Penny) and as a teenager they came with me on weekends to stay at my friends. Gypsy had a beautiful nature, and our family really missed her when she passed away - I would have her back in a heartbeat. When the children came along we added a little Pomeranian cross called Snapper who loved to sit on our laps watching TV, rides in the car to pick up our son from Kinder and always came with me to pick up the kids from school. We also had a minature rabbit called Bugsy, 2 guinea pigs Doris and Delilah and a dozen Isa Brown chooks.
Living on a farm taught me how to ‘read’ animals and pick up when they are happy, stressed or unwell, and when to call a vet. Their health and well being depends on this - a happy and healthy pet means a happy family!
I love being around animals, they are such great companions. A home without a pet is not for me, they are part of my family. We have downsized to a unit so now I just have an adorable cat called Lily and I love spending time cuddling, and playing with her. She also helps me with cooking and making the bed!
I have chosen to join MadPaws because Lily came from a rescue society and I could see the need for Home Visits. I work from home so I am flexible and can reliably spend time with your pet, play, give cuddles and send lots of photos daily to ease any anxiety you may have about being away from your precious member of your family! I would love to get to know yours!...