Linda

Hi Everyone!

My name is Linda and I have a soft spot for all animals whether they are furry, finned, feathered or scaly :)

I am a responsible, caring and detail-oriented person.

I know what it is like to worry about the well-being of your pet(s) while away, so we are here to help give you peace of mind and to keep them happy and healthy.

We have a lot of spare time at the moment and are happy to help out fellow pet lovers.

About Us

We are a couple in our mid 30s, love being in nature and being around animals. I grew up with a dog (Pomeranian mix), various small animals (hamsters, degus, rat, chinchilla), fish, and hermit crabs.

I have experience caring for other small animals/exotics, as well as birds and small reptiles from working P/T at a pet store for 7 years.

That role involved feeding specialised diets, sanitizing cages and equipment, aquarium water changes, administering medication, and product knowledge.

My partner grew up with a lab cross and has had rescued cats all his life.

We are comfortable with and can administer medications and look after other special needs if this is required.

We currently have a young male cat that we adopted from the SPCA in early September 2018.

Location & Home

We are a 10 min walk from Burnaby Lake and also a city park.

We have a fully fenced deck that is about 280 sq ft in size and approximately 1,000 sq ft of indoor space over two floors; the stairs may be challenging for senior pets or pets with disabilities. We have laminate floors throughout.

**For home visits and housesitting, additional charges will be discussed for driving time exceeding 20 min for each one-way journey.

Thank you for your understanding.**

Home Visits (30-60 min per visit)

Your pet(s) will be fed, receive play time/cuddles and be given medication if needed.

• food, water bowls, litter boxes will be cleaned

mail will be brought in

plants will be watered

you will receive regular updates, if requested

other tasks as requested

Your home security and privacy are important to me and I will fully respect and comply with your wishes surrounding off-limit areas.

Boarding

We will discuss in detail the specific needs of your pet(s) using the intake form provided by Pawshake regarding feeding schedules, medical conditions, play time and routine, vet and emergency contacts, etc.

• you are most welcome to visit our home and provide input on where you would like to set up food and sleep areas
• dogs and cats will have access to our entire home, including bedrooms
• dogs will have access to our deck and we are in close proximity to parks for walks (we would not let cats outside)
• you will receive regular updates, if requested

we can accept up to 2 small dogs at a time OR up to 3 cats at a time

pets will receive filtered water

Housesitting

We will discuss in detail the specific needs of your pet(s) using the intake form provided by Pawshake regarding feeding schedules, medical conditions, play time and routine, vet and emergency contacts, off-limit areas in your house, etc.

• I am great with multiple pets
• you will receive regular updates, if requested

mail will be brought in

plants will be watered

we can discuss other tasks

Your home security and privacy are important to me and I will fully respect and comply with your wishes surrounding off-limit areas.

Boarding for Small Animals/Exotics/Birds/Fish/Reptiles

• rates per day for ferrets $25; rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders $15; rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, degus $10; small birds $15; small reptiles $15

freshwater aquariums is $1 per tank gallon per maintenance visit

please note we are unable to board parrots

pets that are herbivores will receive organic veggies if boarding with us

**For home visits and housesitting,

additional charges will be discussed for driving time exceeding 20 min for each one-way journey.

Thank you for your understanding.**

We are happy to help.

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message. Hope to connect with you soon!