Julie K.
Julie K.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Aspiring cat behaviourist
My parents adopted a cat (Cheeky) when I was 5 and I haven’t lived without a cat since. Cheeky is now an old lady and I am very mindful of her special needs and medication schedule whenever I have to look after her for my parents. I currently live with my own cat, Ginger, who is obsessed with cuddles and treats. I have taught her how to jump through a hoop as part of my masters degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour and am currently desensitising her to a harness. I have a friend with 3 very different cats for whom I have cat-sitted numerous times. I am very aware of how vastly cat personalities can differ and it is something I will always keep in mind when taking care of a customer’s pet. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
For walks: There is a park near my home with an enclosed field where dogs can be let of leash! This is great to play fetch for example.
Ratings and reviews
Julie was great. Went above and beyond to take care of my cat, very communicative with updates. Will book with her again.
Julie has done an amazing job looking after my cat. I received daily updates which were really nice. She was happy with additional asks I had which I really appreciated as my cat has funky quirks which require a bit more attention. My wee one was happy when we came back and there was no sign of stress which I can only thank Julie for. I would definitely book Julie again.
I can’t recommend her enough! She looked after my three cats while I was away, multiple times. And, since they all have very different personalities, it meant a lot to see how easily she adapted to each of them. She didn’t just make sure they were fed and cared for physically, she really paid attention to their emotional needs too and took the time to make each of them comfortable in their own way. She also sent me pictures and little updates, which meant a lot because I was missing them terribly and it was really reassuring to see they were happy and relaxed. It was clear they trusted her and felt safe around her, which says everything. In a world where animals struggle to be heard, she makes the effort to understand their language. I think the world needs more people like her.
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Schedule
My master's is online meaning I have a very flexible schedule! I do have a part-time job of +/- 10 hours per week. My shifts are usually in the afternoon on Thursdays and Saturdays but as this can vary slightly I recommend getting in touch! I am unavailable Mondays and Wednesday between 4pm and 9pm due to language classes but will happily come check on your pet/walk your dog before or after!
- Julie can take up to 3 drop-in visits per day
- For walks: I will need to know whether your dog has a perfect recall (comes back when their name is called no matter what) and how they react to other dogs and people. This is to protect both your dog's health and safety. For home visits: Beyond knowing about any medical conditions and food/toileting needs, I will also need to know what your pet is like! Are they energetic and outgoing? I will play with them and make sure we can release as much of that energy as possible in 30min! Are they chill and clingy? I will give them plenty of cuddles and make sure they feel loved! Are they shy and prefer to be left alone? In that case I will dedicate my visit to cleaning anything that needs cleaned and refilling their food and water bowls.
- House Sittingin your home€35per nightDrop-In Visitsvisits in your home€10per visit