Francesca

Francesca G.

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Online Training
Police Check
Administering medication
Fully Vaccinated

Mature, problem solver, sends photos.

13 repeat guests
72 reviews
Accepts Repeat Weekly Bookings for:
House Visiting, Pet Day Care
Response rate: 98%
Last seen 5 hours ago
About Francesca
Please message/email me for new bookings--I have many great clients and would like to prioritise their travel in this time of reopening.

If you're a previous client reading this, I hope your family is safe and well.

About me:
I started doing this in 2019 to explore the city and loved doing it ever since! I am self taught on a lot of skills like training, materials and signs of illness... Thanks to all the previous families whom I had the honour for sitting for. If you're reading this, thank you for making my life magical.

STATS Jan 2022, (Local average for 10km radius of Prahran)
64% 90 days rebooking rate, (local average 31%)
31% lifetime rebooking rate, (local average 20%)
35 clients in total, (local average 8)

In 2022, I know this is a service to the people in Melbourne. It's been a hard couple of years, and many I know got locked out of puppy school, travelling and visiting our loved ones. Right now, I would love to spend my time putting your family's mind at ease.

About me:
I worked for Guide Dogs for 2 years as an admin - there I learnt the value of positive reinforcement training and how to distract the in-house Labrador from eating...everything.

I used to take up every opportunity to sit for family, friends and neighbours. My longest experience was whenever I babysat for a neighbour of mine for 3 years - they had 2 border collies, 2 ragdoll cats and 1 tortoiseshell cat. I loved spending time with them.

Nowadays, I am studying Auslan and Science part time, and spend a majority of my time reading or drinking coffee. I now have my own pets, but also moved to Melbourne when everyone needed to be at home. I know very little about the city as it was, but I've always been a curious cat and learn really quickly.

Breeds:
I have longer experience with the following breeds:
- Domestic Cats,
- Long hair cat breeds such as ragdoll,
- Labradors and Golden Retrievers,
- Cattle Dogs such as Border Collies and Australian Shepherds,
- Shar-Pei,
- Toy Poodle,

Skills:
- Cleaning everything: (can discuss wood protection at length, I am a proud homebody)
- Open communication via phone: I take copious photos and report immediately if something unusual happens (in my humble experience with a range of pets).
- Own transport: can transport anywhere and willing. Love a beach walk.
- Dog training and calm: I'm vigilant about what's in their mouth at all times,
- Transdermal medications,
- Injections (recent)

I'm often told I have an old soul and very responsible - by friends and employers - and I hope I can help.

Note: I am married. He's a full-time researcher, so usually comes only once to eat brunch in a new place :)
We have our own cats at home, therefore dad is bound to them (and his workstation).
Also when he's around, he’s always the favourite pet snuggle spot; He’s basically an electric blanket shaped like an academic.
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Owns pets
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Police Check
Pets Accepted
Small Dog
Medium Dog
Large Dog
Giant Dog
Puppy
Cat
Bird
Rabbit /
Guinea Pig
Francesca's Home
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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: Moderate
A full refund will be offered to Pet Owners if they cancel up until 7 days 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
72 reviews
Eva J.
Pet Sitting - Apr 10, 2023
Francesca is amazing as always!
Kris A.
Pet Sitting - Nov 13, 2022
Amazing as always!!!
Amanda M.
Pet Sitting - Sep 28, 2022
Fran is so sweet, honest and reliable. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Eva J.
Pet Sitting - Apr 24, 2022
Francesca is amazing! She has great attention to details and made sure they are well cared for. She's very patient with our 3 pomeranians given their different personalities, and one of them being highly anxious. Thank you!
Service & Rates
Overnight Pet Services
Pet Hosting
At Sitter's Home
not offered
Pet Sitting
At Pet's Home
$ 146 / night
Daytime Pet Services
Pet Day Care
$ 475 / day
House Visiting
$ 161 / visit
Dog Walking
not offered
Dog Grooming
not offered
Dog Training
$ 79 / session
Transport
Pick Up - Drop Off
not offered
Emergency
Transport
Available