Hiya! I'm Natalie and yes that is me with a baby ring-tail lemur on my head. Isn't he cute???
I was an RSPCA wildlife carer for 4 years and also have previous experience house sitting and minding animals.
I have had various animals nearly my entire life - dogs, cat, guinea pigs, fish, axolotl, stick insects, silk worms, Rhinoceros beetles and chooks.
I have looked after Cockatiels, a Quaker parrot & an Eclectus parrot... as well as LOTS of dogs!
I live on 1 hectare (fully fenced), so there is plenty of room for dogs to run, explore and play.
There is also a dog pool for pups that like water, to play in or just cool off (filled using rainwater... see photo).
I am available most days and would love to take care of your pet/s while you are away or visiting the area.
Owners are sent a daily photo update after 5.30pm. This gives me time to take a nice photo of your pet during the day and to be able to give a behavioural update too.
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Dogs MUST BE fully vaccinated, healthy, well behaved & sociable (with people & other dogs).
Dogs MUST HAVE COLLAR with ID (in addition to a microchip - both are required by Law... see Companion Animal Act).
Owner provides all food, treats, bed, lead & any fav toys. If your dog destroys toys (eg tennis balls, soft toys) please provide enough for duration of the stay.
If your pet has any BEHAVIOURAL (ie barking, chewing, jumping up, counter-surfing, storm phobia, marks inside, anything else?), MEDICAL, MEDICATION or DIETARY issues, you MUST DISCLOSE this in your initial inquiry (not deal breakers, just good to know up front).
My fences are not super high… see photos. Cyclone wire ~90cm H and top strand wire ~110cm H.
If your pet is an 'escape artist', either jumping over, climbing over or digging under fences - *DO NOT CONTACT ME* - I will take NO RESPONSIBILITY for such behaviour.
You MUST provide FULL DISCLOSURE of ANY BAD BEHAVIOUR in your inquiry.
If your pet is NOT DESEXED - you must disclose this in your initial inquiry.
New dogs must arrive well before dark.
PEAK TIMES have higher rates.
Puppy surcharge for dogs under 1 year old (as puppies are a lot of work!).
Drop off & Pick up from 8am onwards (NOT before 8am).
An Overnight is roughly 24hrs ( +/- a few hrs). E.g. If drop off is early Saturday and pick up Sunday afternoon, then I charge 1 night and 1 day care.
For various reasons, I DO NOT TAKE the following dogs:
• Kelpies, Border Collies, Cattle dogs, Koolies, Staffies or Staffy Xs (not a full list)
• dogs not fully vaccinated
• dogs not desexed
• dogs over 30kg
I don't House/Pet Sit at your place & I don't do House Visits.
I am vaccinated against COVID-19 (so too is my hubby).
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