Hello! As a former pet owner without pets of my own right now, I’d love to spend my time keeping your pets company and sending you adorble photo updates!

I have cared for cats, dogs, and horses and am happy to step in and lend a hand when you need it most! 

My Pet-Sitting Approach:

• A meet & greet to understand both you and your pet's needs, including routines, schedules, likes, and dislikes and ensure we are a good match!
• Providing regular photos and updates!
• Showing up on-time, in accordance with our agreed upon schedule.
• Gentle, relaxed interactions with your pet(s), ensuring their space remains comfortable and low-stress.
• Providing care according to your specific instructions, including feeding, treats, medication, cleaning etc.
• Scooping litter 1-2x/day.
• Ensuring your home remains clean and tidy for the duration of my visit. 

• A Meet and Greet in your home. (See Important Note 1 below)
• Likes and dislikes of both you and your pet.
• Disclosure of known behavioral issues or medical conditions.  
• Written pet routine, including detailed schedule and food information.
• Contact information for you while away.
• Veterinary preferences and contact information, including 2 emergency contacts.
• A clean and tidy home. (See Important Note 2 below)

My schedule is currently quite flexible! I moved to Finland with my spouse last year and am taking some time away from engineering through pet-sitting! 

Please reach out to discuss your needs as I'd be happy to discuss short or long-term arrangements and special rates!

About me:

• I am fluent in English and learning Finnish (A1.1, beginner level). 
• I do not own a car, but happy to come to your residence via public transportation/bike from Töölö!
• My current visa provides the right to work in Finland.
• I am a clean, tidy, and organized person. 
• I also offer horse care/farm sitting!
• I have 15 years of experience managing projects and coordinating people so I provide clear, detailed communication!

Background:

I’ve loved animals my whole life and grew up caring for a variety - cats, dogs, and horses! I strive to treat each animal with patience and respect, ensuring both their basic and social needs are met. 

I spent my younger years growing up with a cat, a german shepard dog, and a few horses. Later in life, my little family consisted of my husband and I alongside our two cats, a blind greyhound dog, and an Arabian horse.

While all of our animals were adopted through various circumstances, our greyhound dog was a bit of a special case - he came from a racing kennel, but had never raced due to vision loss, that eventually developed into full blindness. Despite this, he lived a happy, relatively normal life and we worked with him using voice cues like "step", "wait", and "watch out" to help him navigate life like a pro. Our cats both came to us from off the street, and my horse was adopted as a result of her retirement from a therapeutic riding stable. They lived their best lives, being spoiled and well loved until they passed on. 

Outside of my own animals, I've regularly lived and volunteered at horse farms, helping take care of horses, mini-donkeys, a sheep, cows, barn cats, and dogs. In those roles, I helped out with a bit of everything - supporting feeding, grooming, mucking, blanketing, turnout, minor first-aid, and general care. I've also helped manage senior horses, administering eye drops, treating cuts, and making sure they get a bit extra feed, blanketing, and attention during cold winter months to ensure their comfort and health.

Becuase I've owned and assisted in caring for animals with special needs I understand some animals require a bit of extra care, so I like to focus on the details and take a patient approach - adjusting to each animal individually to ensure they feel safe and at ease!

I am always up for learning and excited to provide everything from feeding and walks to ear scratches! Please don't hesitate to reach out - I'd love to meet you and your pet(s)!

***Important Notes***

1. A meet and greet in the home is required for all new clients. Acceptance of a booking will be determined following the meet and greet, and a final decision will be provided to you within 24 hours. If accepted, we can arrange a time for key handover. 
2. For the health, safety, and comfort of both myself and your pets, I only accept bookings from non-smoking households and cannot provide services in homes that are excessively dirty, unhygienic, cluttered, or that have active pest infestations (fleas, lice, roaches, beetles, bed bugs, etc.). If these conditions are not disclosed and noted upon arrival, I reserve the right to modify, cancel, or end the booking immediately.