Natalie

Natalie B.

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Online Training
Administering medication
Fenced garden
Advanced Sitter Course
Fully Vaccinated
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Reliable pet sitter, your pet/s will be welcomed as family!

10 repeat guests
111 reviews
Response rate: 99%
Last seen 2 days ago
About Natalie
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.

::: PLEASE READ :::

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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Children at home
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Owns pets
Pets Accepted
Small Dog
Medium Dog
Large Dog
Giant Dog
Puppy
Cat
Bird
Rabbit /
Guinea Pig
Natalie's Home
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Type: House
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Large backyard
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Fenced backyard
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Household
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Pets sleep indoors
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Pets sleep outdoors
Policy
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Cancellation: Flexible
A full refund will be offered to Pet Owners if they cancel up until the day before the booking at 12 noon. After which Pet Owners will be charged 50% of the total booking value.
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Accepts last-minute bookings
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Accepts long-term bookings
Reviews & Testimonials
111 reviews
Di K.
Pet Day Care - Feb 28, 2024
Natalie went above and beyond to look after Teddy. From the greeting and introduction process at the gate to the delivery at night was smooth , professional and very capable. This was our first time using madpaws and feel we got one of the best sitters. Would defiantly return.
Mim D.
Pet Day Care - Feb 9, 2024
Ziggys second visit and a happy tired dog at the end of the day! Natalie made it easy for us to explore Tuross knowing that our puppy was well cared for.
Mim D.
Pet Day Care - Feb 6, 2024
Very happy puppy when we picked Ziggy up and great feedback from Natalie re his first day! Have booked him in for another day this week and happy to book him for the next month we are visiting the area.
Jodie B.
Pet Day Care - Jan 25, 2024
5 stars! Amazing
Service & Rates
Overnight Pet Services
Pet Hosting
At Sitter's Home
$ 76 / night
Pet Sitting
At Pet's Home
not offered
Daytime Pet Services
Pet Day Care
$ 50 / day
House Visiting
not offered
Dog Walking
not offered
Dog Grooming
not offered
Dog Training
not offered
Transport
Pick Up - Drop Off
not offered
Emergency
Transport
Available