D.D”s Pet Sitting Services

16/06/2024

Dog Parks: I see so many posts about dogs being attacked in Dog Parks. I won’t take my own dogs to dog parks. Unfortunately there are far to many people that don’t train there dogs to behave in these spaces. Sure, your dog maybe friendly with other dogs but put them in a situation where there are multiple dogs - they may not know how to behave.
My son was bitten was he was was young when opening the gate at a dog park with our pup Charlie. The owner knew what had happened to the point he and the dog jumped the fence to get away. Thankfully it was only a nip Codi sustained. After this I’ve never set foot in one. I have many dog walking clients and I wanted to let you know that I don’t trust dog parks. I would rather walk your dog around the neighbourhood etc than to take your Furbaby to a dog park. It’s not that I don’t trust your dogs - It’s I don’t trust others dogs. All my clients have wonderful well behaved pups but others out there don’t. And crowded situations means they are all being dominant and trying to allocate themselves in a pack order.
Like my own 2 dogs, Koda is the Staffy big and brut but Charlie is the dominant one. She is the Boss! Koda knows his grade level in the pack. Whilst I am the leader, they too have a level in themselves. Charlie goes bonkers at other dogs but absolutely is in love with our neighbours pup who is 10 times bigger than her whilst Koda just hates him lol
In conclusion, I would prefer your pups to be safe whilst you are on holidays and taking them to dog parks would be putting them in an unsafe environment.
Love to all your furry kids ❤️❤️❤️

08/03/2024

It’s with a Heavy Heart I write another post this week - R.I.P Beautiful Baxter, you were an amazing Staffy that I loved looking after. Unfortunately I don’t have a photo of you as I had to get a new phone and all the photos did not sinc over. From the moment you realised I was there for your Din Dins, you started your loud talking. You would anxiously stand waiting beside me to get it ready. Your personality was so wonderful, you were so gentle and I’m going to miss you terribly. Fly high little man, we will meet again ❤️
- I love my job as a pet sitter, but moments like these happen all too often. I cry every time, your pets are like my pets and I love them all so much. It’s gut-wrenching for me but I write these posts to remember you and all the wonderful memories we had together -

01/03/2024

Fly high my beautiful Ida. You were 1 in a million and I was so very lucky to have been part of your wonderful life for so many years. You taught me how loving and loyal your breed is, that you also like to have your chewy treat laying on the back deck and always before your brother Cohen. We know you will want us to make sure your mum is doing fine and I promise you I will check in regularly with her. Thank you for being part of my life beautiful girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️

29/12/2023

Please lock up your Puppers securely inside I’ve already rescued one today! Thunder shirts and a head wrap that goes over their ears can help with storms. Stay safe

18/12/2023

I’ve honestly seen so many posts about missing dogs and then unfortunately found passed away. Dogs cannot cope in heat like this, if they do get out they have no access to water to regulate their temperature. Make sure they are secure in your yard, 2 large water bowls with ice per dog, a cooling mat or wet towels laid on the ground and make sure they have SHADE. Dogs passing away from heat stroke shouldn’t be happening!!!! If only people could see these things through my eyes. Currently my 2 Charlie and Koda are probably sprawled out on my bed in the air con. I would rather pay a bigger electric bill than have my 2 mates suffer. Please keep your furkids safe and cool

15/12/2023

Xmas/New Year - Completely Booked Out now so I’m closing the diary for bookings. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas & New Year.
Thank you to all the furkids and their parents for all the support during the year. I love all your fur babies like my own. I’ve been doing pet sitting since Codi was 12 months old and tomorrow he turns 15. In those 14 years, I’ve never taken holidays as I love the fact I see your furkids the sames each year. Unfortunately doing this for so long, I have had some unbearable losses of some of my favourite furkids whom I will never forget. Bruno & Cloe were one of my first ever regular Xmas bookings and this time each year I would see them. It’s been hard the past 2 years on Xmas day not seeing their smiling faces and throwing the ball for Bruno. I still have tears. So when you go away remember I will always love them like my own ❤️❤️❤️ Trish Coert

07/12/2023

Good evening, just letting you know that I only have a couple of available spots for Home Visits over Xmas & New Year. Please get in touch ASAP if you require 😁

15/11/2023

Please DONT walk your puppers during the heat

15/11/2023

Good Morning everyone, just an update to advise I have limited spots available over Xmas/New Year. I will always try and accommodate any last minute bookings but please try and book in ASAP. Any local bookings, Codi can always get to as he now has a fan dangle electric scooter. Please contact me on 0484 247 111

30/10/2023

23/10/2023

UPDATE: “Molly” has been adopted!

“Molly” is a long-term resident of ours who has been in care for a whopping 186 days 🥺🐾

We do not want to see her reach her 200th day, so please continue to share her post far and wide. We are really struggling with trying to rehome her as she can’t go to a home with other animals. It’s a heartbreaking situation for everyone and poor “Molly” deserves so much more. She’s a super sweet, fun and active dog who is adored by all the staff at the surgery. “Molly” promises to be your loyal and energetic adventure buddy who will bring limitless joy to your life. Please read her adoption profile below in full and call us on 3264 7700 if you’re interested in arranging a meet and greet! 🙏🏡❤️

Adoption Profile:
Say a big hello to beautiful “Molly” the 2 year old Staffy X Cattle Dog! “Molly” has been a patient of the surgery since she was a pup and has been surrendered to our care for rehoming. Unfortunately, there have been fights between “Molly” and her elderly Staffy sister in the home. “Molly” was the instigator of these fights and sadly both dogs have been injured because of it. As a result, the tough decision was made to find “Molly” another caring and compassionate home without other doggos where she can live life to the fullest. “Molly” is a super friendly, energetic and affectionate girl who is fantastic with people. She would make a great companion for a family and would like to be an inside/outdoor dog. She will require an experienced dog owner who will be able to fulfil her daily needs of exercise, mental enrichment, basic obedience training and of course lots of fun. “Molly” can’t wait to find that special family or person who will give her unconditional love, attention and allow her to become the very best version of herself. We would truly appreciate it if everyone could please share “Molly’s” post far and wide to help us get her as much exposure on Facebook as possible!

Adoption Cost:
“Molly’s” adoption fee is $250. She is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed, flea treated and vet checked.

15/10/2023

Microchips - please ensure your pets microchip is registered on a NATIONAL DATABASE. If pets microchips are not on a national and only on a state or local database, when scanned in another state the information won’t be available.
Central Animal Registry is a national database and I highly recommend them, both my pups are with them.

06/09/2023

Some pics of my furry kids I look after 🐾❤️

06/09/2023

Love these two so much ❤️

12/02/2023

12/02/2023

I have seen many people walking their dogs in todays heat. Currently it’s 37 deg. PLEASE DONT WALK your dogs today

03/02/2023

PLEASE DONT WALK YOUR DOGS IN THE HEAT THIS WEEKEND

31/12/2022

Such a busy time of the year but my most favourite time as I get to look after all my furry friends ❤️
- Milo & Maggie - Two of the most unbelievably perfect staffys you will meet. Little pocket rockets that always have a smile on their face. I love these girls so much
- Miss Narla - Who basically sprints to the beach to have a swim everyday. A tail that whips your leg when she runs to you with such excitement. I’ve seen her grow from basically a pup to the most amazing beautiful lady.

20/11/2022

Our new website 😁😁😁😁

10/11/2022

It’s with a very heavy and sad heart that our first ever pet sitting furkid client, has traveled to the Rainbow Bridge.
“Bruno” - oh you were such a crazy furkid with your ball, you had the most adoring smile and you certainly won our hearts over. It was always such a treat to drive down the street and see your little poppet head through the gate waiting for us. It’s going to be a very sad Xmas not seeing you. Until we meet again - We love you 🐾🐾❤️❤️🐾🐾🐶🐶

10/11/2022

Hi everyone, just a quick post to advise that I’ve now had to close the books for Xmas/New Year. As you all know, I love to be able to spend quality time with your Furkids each day so I don’t like to take to many bookings. To all my clients I’ve been in contact with already - Your booking is secure so you can enjoy your wonderful holiday and time off work. Codi and I are so looking forward to seeing them all. Some days your furkids may only see just me as Codi now has a awesome casual job at Subway. But rest assured, he will make sure he gets to see them for their cuddles. Thanks so much everyone.

11/09/2022

Some happy snaps of some of the furkids we look after ❤️

02/09/2022

September School Holiday UPDATE:
I only have a couple of spots left so please message or ring me for bookings these holiday asap 😁🐶🐱🐕🐰🐹🦮🐀🐷🐮🐴🐾🐾🐸🐥🐟🦆🐠🐓🐑🦜
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20/08/2022

Some Reviews from my clients ❤️

18/06/2022

Hi Everyone, just a quick update to advise I’m fully booked out for this coming June/July School holidays.

16/04/2022

Beautiful Amara - such a good girl and a happy little sausage ❤️❤️❤️❤️

06/03/2022

It is with a heavy heart I just found out of the passing of my beautiful little friend Nahla. My little Pammy will be running up there with you darling. Codi and I have had many years of taking care of you. We will miss you so very much, our last walk together we had a lovely time watching the turtles. Run free beautiful girl 😭❤️

My beautiful girl Nahla whom I’m minding at the moment. The most adorable little kelpie 🌸❤️