Stephanie

** Experience caring for cats, rabbits, rats, hamsters and some bird species.

I help transport dogs (and sometimes cats and rabbits) for rescues (Nunavut to Ontario), I’m responsible for them from drop off at the airport to arrival at destination, often including playing with them and walking them before boarding. I also walk and short-term/emergency foster (dogs, cats, rabbits) for the Humane Society when I have the time. I love going for long hikes with the more energetic pups. Cold weather does not bother me at all.

I volunteer for the Iqaluit Humane Society/Nunavut Animal Rescue and Ferdinand and Friends Animal Rescue Network. I've been cat sitting professionally for two years.

I grew up with cats, so I love doing kitty drop-in visits. I’ve also owned budgies and hamsters. I’m open to caring for other types of animals, please contact me to discuss!

My visits are generally 30 minutes, but in some circumstances may require 60 minutes for an extra fee of $12/visit. I can also bring in smaller packages (no furniture), water plants.

Certifications:
* Certified in Pet CPR and First Aid.
* Human St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid - CPR C & AED.
* Can provide certificate proof, if requested.

General:
* I am fully bilingual French/English.
* I will consider services outside my radius for an extra travel fee of $9 per visit/walk.
* May take up to 4 hours to respond to messages on work (non-available) days due to the nature of my work.

Cat drop-ins:
* I do a daily scoop of the litter box, refresh the water every visit and feed as per instructions. I will send at least a couple photos every visit, typically more.
* I can administer oral medication.
* I can give insulin injections to easygoing cats.
* I have experience with shy cats and all have eventually come around. If they’re shy, I feed them treats and I give them their space and sit in the same room as them for the remainder of the visit and play calming music.
* For the more active and social cats, I’ll pet them, play with them, brush them and just generally interact with them for the remainder of the visit. I sometimes bring cat toys from home to change things up (wand toys, catnip toys, etc).

I work rotations in Nunavut, so when I’m on time off (minimum of two consecutive weeks a month) I’m available pretty much at all times. Mornings, afternoons and evenings. Weekdays and weekends.