Jody

Hello,
I’m looking forward to helping you and your pet have a stress free holiday.
I have been both a house and pet sitter privately, usually through word of mouth. References available.
And also a home owner who has had pet sitters look after my home and pets (Dog and Chickens) while on holiday. The longest being a 5 week trip. So I understand the process, effort and stress that can arise with finding a house/pet sitter. I feel it’s very important to maintain a pets routine when their owners are away, to reduce stress or anxiety.

It’s difficult to write about yourself, but here goes. I’ve been described by others as quiet with a warm sense of humour, responsible and problem solving. I’m practical, having lived off grid for extended periods and enjoy my work furniture making and construction. This helps with working through any hiccups that can happen.

I currently have a cheeky dog called Penelope (Pepper) who won’t be joining me on pet sits. She is a 13yo large mixed breed standard poodle x Labrador x staffy. She had a cruciate ligament operation several years ago and is on daily medication to help with joints and arthritis. She’s at the age where sleeping is taking up most of the day now, apart from a gentle walk in the afternoon. My family live locally so she loves to go and spend time with them and her dog friend while I’m away.

I’ve had a small variety of pets over the years. A cat called Smokey a British short hair, then a budgie called Bert who lived to a ripe old age of 12. Two rats called Jemma and Jasper, unfortunately rats aren’t long lived, so heart break every 2-3 years isn’t for me. My first dog Jessy was a beautiful heeler x Samoyed who was my constant companion for 13 years. And of course my current dog Pepper. Living regionally my family owned cows and horses, so I’m comfortable with large farm animals.

To relax I enjoy a good book in the evening or a movie. Perfecting a French patisserie or tart recipe. Outdoors I like exploring nature, bush walking and bird watching. Can’t go past a good op shop to find a treasure. And have always gardened, mostly large native landscape gardens and grown indoor plants. Non smoker, vegetarian with an active and healthy lifestyle.

The photos on my profile are:
My dog Pepper and I at home
On holiday at Moeraki Boulders Beach NZ
Pepper
SA beach holidays
Some of my indoor plants
My home

I’m happy to answer any questions you may have and provide reference and identification.
Looking forward to a chat
Kind regards
Jody