ABOUT ME
Hi, my name is Emery (they/them). I'm a genuine animal lover and experienced and professional pet sitter, based in the Inner West of Sydney. For 7+ years I’ve cared for cats and dogs in Sydney, Melbourne, and overseas in Amsterdam.
I'm comfortable looking after cats, dogs, and other furry creatures. I've cared for pets with more complex needs, including those who've needed medication and pets from traumatised backgrounds.
I genuinely care for the welfare of animals and was elected President of Sydney University's Animal Welfare Society 2017-2018 - your baby/ies will be safe, cared for and loved while you're away.
While I house sit as an individual, I usually like for my partner to join me for some of the time if the sit is in Sydney; or, we may travel together. I am a non-smoker
HOUSE CARE
As a guest in your space I value good communication, and will treat your home as if it is my own- that is, with respect.
You can expect me to be organised, reliable, and timely in my communication and actions. I leave homes clean and tidy when leaving (as I'd anticipate them to be when I first arrive).
If/when staying with me, you can expect my partner (who also loves animals) to be equally respectful of the space.
I'm more than happy to send photos of your pets while you're away, if you'd like.
What I need from pet/home owners:
-Information on pet care needs, routines, etc
-Information to comfortably live in the space (eg how to work any non-straightforward appliances, where the cleaning supplies are, etc)
-Information & photos about the house/apartment itself
-Good communication
I’ve found a video call as soon as practicable works well to have a chance to initially meet and discuss key details.
Having a document explaining key house & pet care details is always really helpful.
PET CARE
I provide the best care when there are only a few pets at most.
For the safety and well-being of the pets, myself and others, I don’t accept sits with pets with behaviour concerns that haven’t yet been resolved through effective training, e.g, aggression to others. Being a new/unfamiliar human to them, this is even more challenging for me to attempt to manage.
REFERENCES
In addition to the reviews below, I have a reference available from a couple I have been catsitting for for many years- just ask if interested.
I am LGBTIAQ+ friendly and have a recent Police Check & WCC.
AVAILABILITY
I'm open to local sits (in Sydney) or ones further away/interstate if I am planning to travel.
Feasible sits for me at the moment are weekends up to approximately 1-2 weeks.
I also petsit professionally outside of this website. If you are interested in requesting my professional pet sitting services in the greater Sydney region, you can get in touch.
Thank you for reading through all this! Feel free to ask any questions you may have, and I look forward to hearing back from you :)
Single
We couldn't give anything less than a 5-star rating to Emery, who looked after our beloved cat Boris. Kind, courteous and reliable - Emery even texted photos and progress reports while we were away. They also did a great job looking after our house. We couldn't have asked for anything more -and the whole process was seemless. We highly recommend Emer, especially if you have a grumpy old spoiled cat! Thanks again Emery - you're a gem.
