Marian

Ever since I was a child, I've had a natural and profound love and fascination towards nature and all animals. Caring for animals just comes so naturally to me that I've grown so fast as a pet sitter in Amsterdam. So much so that I've decided to dedicate my full-time to being a pet sitter. Over the past 2 years alone, I provided boarding, pet sitting and dog walking for more than 40 different cats and dogs! I've had more than amazing reviews from all pet owners that I've worked with. I also dedicate the time and effort every now and then to take courses and read books about how to understand and better care for pets.

I am able to notice the subtlest signs of illness and can provide first aid and CPR. I can also administer medication orally, subcutaneously or intramuscularly. I am well capable of dealing with aggressive or fearful pets, puppies or kittens, seniors and pets with special needs.

I provide pet boarding, house visits, doggy daycare and dog walking.

I would like to know a couple of things about the pet before the stay such as:

In pet boarding, I welcome the pets and take care of them at my place. I live with my husband, who is as passionate about pets as I am, in a cozy apartment with a big high fenced secure backyard in a safe and calm pet friendly neighborhood in Southeast Amsterdam. We have no kids and one cat.

My husband works from home as well so pets always have company even if one of us is out. Pets are never left alone for more than 3 hours. We keep our house completely pet proof and we don't give them any human food, only pet food and snacks for their own health and safety.

I introduce the pets gradually to each other using treats and toys to ease any tension. I also love to give the pets full reign of the house. Sometimes they're too scared at first so I give them their own room, leave the door ajar and check on them often until they feel safer to come out and explore in their own time. For their safety, if a pet starts showing aggressive behavior towards the others, it will be separated from the other pets but will continue to have the same love, care and attention from me.

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Pet daycare goes exactly as pet boarding except that: the pet can stay for up to 10 hours a day and they will not be left alone for more than one hour if at all.

In house visits, I go visit your pets and take care of them at their own home in the afternoons or evenings.

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In dog walking, I take dogs for up to a one hour walk per day in the afternoons or evenings. I like to make the walk fun by playfully engaging the dog throughout the walk and maybe distract them from anything that might be causing them stress or anxiety. I do not let dogs off leash unless required by the owner in a safe designated off-leash area of the owner's choice. The owner must provide a proper leash and poop bags.