Finding a better quality of life for your furkids, together! ❤️

Motivation

Love animals but avoided keeping pets as an adult because I felt bad that pets would be home alone most of the time. Recently quit a 15 year job & taking a break. 

Joined Pawshake after my 9 year old rabbit passed (2024) & dog-sitting a 13 year old Shih Tzu for 8 months (till February 2025) as her owner was expecting a child & couldn't manage. 

Previous Experience

PETS: None at the moment

DOGS: experience dog sitting the 13 year old Shih Tzu / 17 year old Maltese whose owner travels for work

RABBITS: fostered/rehomed 3 rabbits over a span of 1-2 years. Cared for the aggressive male for 9 years till he passed in 2024. 

GROOMING: learnt through experience about rabbit behaviour & grooming animals in general too (thanks to a chinchilla pet shop groomer who always gave tips on basic pet grooming maintenance). I regularly help with basic grooming for dogs for family/friends over the last decade as a passion but never on a professional/paid basis.

OTHER ANIMALS: Picking the occasional injured bird & entertaining the neighbourhood or coffeeshop cats whenever I see them.

❤️ Gradually developed a passion for trying to understand what animals enjoy, ensuring basic needs & basic grooming hygiene requirements are fulfilled. 

❤️ From careful inspection (some say "KPO") and observation of pets from friends, neighbours (and occasional strangers), I enjoy working with owners towards finding a better quality of life for their fur kids, if they don't mind!

Do you only take vaccinated pets into your home?

Not really strict about it, but would appreciate knowing if pet is unwell, has wounds or was a stray that didn't have any prior medical checks before that. 

❤️ Would prefer smaller dogs, but willing to take in bigger dogs if they are calmer in nature

Services: What is specifically included in the services you offer? Can you offer any training or grooming?

Don't have any professional training or services to offer, but if owners wants help to figure out pet behaviour / grooming / dental issues etc I'm happy to try if owner does not mind. No charges, but will appreciate feedback and accept tips from owners. 

❤️ don't have a car, but if happy to help if owner willing to sponsor the round trip fees for pick up & drop off

Can you administer medication to pets? 

Tried a few times with the 17yo Maltese (quite the struggler with oral meds), but won't say I'm proficient. Am willing to try if necessary, and if owners are reasonable & willing to explain the process.

How many dogs will you board at the same time?

Will stick to 1 client & preferably a single dog. But open to discussion if client has more than one and the dogs are not too high energy.

How long are your dog walks?

Platform guideline of minimum 30 min is reasonable for the service. Although I am a plant and animal person, so it's not uncommon for my walks to get side tracked to 1-2 hours if the schedule is open.

How many dog walks do you offer per day?

Still new to this service, so I won't offer more than 2. But when I help to dog sit, minimally 2 per day. Since I like to encourage pets to do their business outdoors, and will happily bring them downstairs to & stretch our legs. 

Time you can spend with pets How does pet care fit into your daily or weekly routine? What is your availability like? Do you work from home or do you need to leave the house for work? Can you supervise guest pets 24/7?

If owner wishes, I can keep to platform stipulated timings of 1/3 hours for daycare/boarding services and be present within the house. Although some flexibility would be nice. 

Currently drop by an industrial area during office hours. It's about a 10 min cycle - 45 min walk away to do some crafting hobbies in an office space. If owner does not mind, I can walk/carry & cycle there with their pet for exercise and company. 

If not, am ok to continue sitting / crafting from home or keep within the 1/3 hour service guidelines. 

Who else lives in your home? Any family members, roommates or pets? Where are the guest pets allowed to sleep? If you have a backyard, what is it like? Is it fully fenced? Are your gates safe and secured?

The small apartment complex consists of 30 units & neighbours know me to be with animals most of the time. I'm often seen hanging out at the ground floor doing gardening while the dog(s) roam around the fenced up complex. 

No pets other than fishes and plants, and a partner who works office hours. Am open to owner requests on sleeping/eating arrangements. But no rules on where the pets go as long as their feet and bums have been cleaned! 

Also, I if they shed too much I hope they'll avoid the bed for my sake. Yes, sad truth of being allergic to furs 🤣🤭 but I'll manage.