Thank you for considering our profile from a wide range of sitters in our area.
We are lucky enough to be able to consider any bookings in Dickson and surrounding suburbs (Dickson ACT 2602).
FOR PET HOSTING & DAYCARE
-SMALL DOGS ONLY - only (less than 10kgs) if you havenโt read this far down on my profile, we are not a good match and your enquiry will be declined. Labradors, staffies, golden retrievers, greyhounds and groodles etc are not SMALL dogs!
-we only host one guest dog at a time. Guests will sleep inside and have the option to sleep in our room or sleep in the spare bathroom
-CANNOT be reactive to other dogs/cats. It's not fair on our resident animals to be chased and terrorised around their home
-must be toilet trained (as we are in an apartment. Accidents happen of course but all toileting is done on our porch potty on the balcony throughout the stay)
DAYCARE
price is for 8 hours, additional $5/hr thereafter
Please treat the estimated price as an ESTIMATE only, there are things that will incur extra fees eg 2 house visits per day, travel more than 10kms away, after hours pick up and drop offs, special trips to pick up/drop off keys. Madpaws collects 20% commission from the rate displayed plus the booking fees.
There is no extra charge for house visits for multiple pets - will need to reduce the price manually as the app adds $1 per pet.
we are ultra flexible and offer a FULL REFUND for any unused days. A full refund for any changes in plans will be approved above and beyond the standard cancellation policy. Please take this into consideration when looking at our pricing - as well as the fact that kennels have strict pick up and drop off times and often owners are stuck having to pay for extra days to accomodate these timings - any requests for discounts will be declined.
We fully acknowledge the position of trust that clients are placing us in, not only with caring for their beloved pets but by inviting us into their home and private space. We will respect your family's home with strict privacy boundaries by not exploring the rooms in your house or digging through cupboards and draws - We will always call or SMS to ask your permission to find something like a vacuum or cleaning supplies, more pet food etc. We are very privacy and security conscious, house proud people with own home and understand how uncomfortable it can be to have a stranger in your house. There is current police check verified by Madpaws and visible by the police badge on this profile (not all sitters pay for or supply a police check on this app). Weโre also not there to inspect your home so please do not apologise for washing on the couch or pet hair on the floor!
Please don't ask us to take cash or make bookings outside of this app. It puts both of us at risk by voiding insurance coverage so any requests will be politely declined.
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We have been pet sitting with Madpaws since 2019 and have owned and cared for a variety of pets our whole lives. Our own pets are treated as family members. we are crazy Cat-Mums to Kiki (grey tabby) ; Porsha (Bengal), Chester (British Shorthair). Also house servants to Billie the French Bulldog who thinks sheโs a person. Trust me, no request or special requirements are going to sound over the top. Scooping litter, pick up poops, wash and dry food bowls, hiding treats around the house, make their beds each day - there is no judgement here about how you want us to best care for your pet and you are paying for a service so please feel comfortable in providing detailed instructions. We can also water plants, collect your parcels, mail and can manage bin day at no extra charge.
Please make sure all the pets you want care for have their own profile on here (even though there is no charge for additional pets). We are very careful when entering and departing your home to make sure there are no near misses or actual escapes and that gates and doors are shut securely and locked. Our own cats are little Houdinis who try every trick in the book to escape so we are overly conscious of making sure your pets are safe at all times. I am an experienced dog walker and confident in handling nervous dogs. Absolutely no off- leash trips to dog parks, beaches, letting other dogs approach us while walking etc. Your dogโs safety is top priority and whilst they may have excellent recall with their owner, we prefer not to put this to the test while they are in our care.
We have our own transport and are familiar with the emergency vets in the area. We have an SUV so can transport medium and large dogs and always keep a cat carrier in the back in case of an emergency (touch wood, have never had to use it). Our own cats are indoor cats and regularly vaccinated and tick and flea treated and cat flu free.
We would love the opportunity to come and meet with you and your pet to see if we are a suitable fit to meet your petโs care needs. We are very comfortable with technology so can send you regular updates via your preferred channel (whatsapp, email, imessage, Facetime or through the MadPaws app) and experienced with administering topical or oral medication (as well as all the little tricks cats and pups like to pull to avoid medication!)
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The fee covers the time for our initial meet and greet, my time to travel to and from your residence as well as 20 minutes in your house spending time with your pet on each scheduled day.
If you refer a friend and they complete a booking, you will get 10% off my base rates on your next booking (just make sure they mention your name!)
Public holidays (Australia Day, Easter, Christmas, New Years Day etc) incur higher fees. These prices are reflected in the calendar already.
You are more than welcome to drop your key to my house in Dickson. If you require us to travel to you to collect/return a key outside a scheduled visit or meet and greet an additional $10 charge will apply. We don't suggest or encourage owners to hide their key on their property but this is what some people are comfortable with and we are happy if this is your preferred method to exchange keys :). Bunnings also sells a great range of lock boxes for ~$10- $20 which are also another option- https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=lock%20box&sort=BoostOrder&page=1
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