**T&Cs listed below**
Service Area: ≤ 8km from Braybrook - Yarraville, Seddon,Footscray, West Footscray, Maidstone, Maribyrnong, Sunshine, Brooklyn, Tottenham, Kingsville, South Kingsville, Spotswood & Newport). Travel outside of service area will incur an additional $2/km (per visit). I’m a professional pet sitter and dog walker. I’ve been providing pet care services on Pawshake for 4 years. I h
ave my own public liability insurance, ABN, National Police Check and Working with Children Check. I’m a passionate animal lover - especially cats! I consider myself a bit of a cat whisperer! My family rescued and fostered cats and dogs for the RSPCA. I work closely with my local cat rescue organisation, offering emergency animal transport and fundraising assistance. I am experienced with many animals, including farm animals. I prefer working with cats, smaller/lower drive dogs, rabbits, rodents, birds (incl. chickens), ferrets, guinea pigs and fish (non exotic). I offer year-round home visiting service, individual/group on leash dog walks and dog park excursions (for suitable dogs). Taking care of pets’ in the comfort of their home means I can cater to individual needs. I prefer this method of care, as it often reduces stress on the animal - I believe routine is very important! I’m happy to work with furry friends with special requirements, medication, disability and separation anxiety. You’re welcome to contact me for a complementary consultation, regarding your animals specific requirements. Pets’ receive the very best personalised care, love and attention while you are away. Rest assured you can have peace of mind that your animal is in the very best hands! I treat each pet as if he or she was part of my own family! Every animal is unique - as are their likes, dislikes, energy level, personality and temperament. I find it very helpful to know these. Please feel free to let me know your pet’s favourite toy, activity or preferred scratching spots etc. Included within 30min visit:
- food/water check,clean and top up
- litter box /cage clean/ pick up dog poo
- play, pet and cuddle
- 10min walk
Optional complementary extras:
-collect mail
- rubbish bins taken out/brought in
- water pot plants / small garden
- turning on/off lights, radios or TV
- home security check (doors and windows)
Additional Services:
- $15 nail trim
- $30 basic dog wash (nail trim, ear clean, blow dry & brush)
- Pet taxi (price varies)
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Prior to my visit please ensure your pet is:
- registered with local Council (as applicable).
- microchipped and contact details updated.
- Vaccinations, flea/worm treatment maintained.
- Pet is in good health and any medical conditions managed/treated. I would recommend discussing during our meet & greet, any regular medication your pet needs to take. Your pet must have seen their vet within the last 6 months and have a current valid veterinary prescription for me to be able to administer medicines. Your pet MUST be well behaved and toilet trained. I will not accept dogs with moderate to severe leash reactivity, pulling, jumping, biting, barking or other destructive behaviours. I have a strict temperament testing checklist. Sometimes I may suggest a trial day or short dog walk, during meet & greets to ensure suitability. This is for occupational health and safety for myself and others and to make sure you and your pet has the most comfortable experience. I am more than happy to recommend local trainers or animal behaviouralists, should you require one. Mild temperament issues should be discussed with me on contact. While formal obedience training is preferable, it isn’t a requirement to book my services. So long as the animal has no history of aggression towards humans or other animals and their behaviour is manageable without significant corrections. I’m open to muzzle trained animals, as well as owners whose animal’s are actively engaged with a training program. Extreme or adverse weather conditions are determined at my discretion (e.g thunderstorms or heat waves), dog walks are able to be postponed, cancelled or converted to alternative activities (indoor play). Female dogs on heat cannot be walked and un-desexed male or female dogs cannot attend off leash parks. EXCLUSIONS:
I take OH&S very seriously and reserve the right to, at anytime during the provision of services refuse service in unsafe environments. I am unable to take on any animal with untreated medical issues. Any practice or corrective measure deemed unsafe or to the detriment of the animal(s) physical and/or mental wellbeing. Cleaning up after your pet is a regular part of my job, this includes cleaning kitty litter, changing cage bedding, picking up after your dog on walks and the occasional indoor accident. Any cleaning deemed excessive is not included in my service. Any suggestions or recommendations I make are personal opinion and general advise only. It is not a substitute for professional or veterinary advice. I am unable to provide nutritional or medical advice. If I suspect your animal has a health concern or you are concerned about your animals’ weight or general health, please seek prompt veterinary assistance. Any serious illness or injuries that arise or are identified during the course of visits must be attended to by a vet immediately. AVAILABILITY:
While I endeavour to honour prices as shown on website. However, my prices may fluctuate depending on service requested, pet age, number of pets, complexity of tasks undertaken, seasonal demand and availability, which will be discussed upon contact or at the meet & greet. To take the stress out of finding a last minute pet sitter, I accept bookings for Peak times up to 3 months in advance. To secure your place, booking payment needs to be made in full on completion of meet & greet. Cancelations made during peak time, long weekends and public holidays are based on Pawshake moderate cancellation policy. Bookings made on public holidays and long weekends incur a 20% additional charge. If you are planning on booking me for peak holiday season, I prefer to meet clients promptly to ensure a good fit for both parties. Peak season is December/January and March/April. ADDITIONAL FEES & CHARGES:
Excess cleaning fee of $30-$50 (if required)
If I am required to undertake excess pet related cleanup outside of the normal course of my duties. This will be discussed upon requirement. Client is under no obligation to utilise this option and may seek their own remedy for such situations. Puppies or kittens under 6 months of age are changed at $10 extra per service per day. Pet limit of 3 included in booking, additional pets charged at $10 per pet type. Animals other than cats or dogs are charged additional fee by type e.g. 3 rabbits is only $10 total extra, rather than $30. Dog walks longer than 30mins are charged in 15min blocks at $10 per block. $10 per additional dog. Maximum of 5 dogs per group walk and 2 for individual walks. By contacting me and/or booking my services, you agree that you have read and understand these T&Cs and will abide by them to the best of your ability and knowledge. I look forward to meeting you and your pets’. Thank you for your trust! Kind Regards,
Courtney
