Iris

To love an animal awakens the soul.

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Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
12 EUR for each additional pet
50 EUR
/day
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About Iris

Hi there,

My name is Iris, half Flemish half Sardinian, born and raised in Antwerp. I am a freelance performing artist and also a contemporary ritual designer.

I speak Nederlands, English, Français, Italiano and basic Spanish and German.

To take care of an animal feels like a privilege to me. To gain their trust is so precious. The fact that they are nonjudgmental moves me to my core.

I've loved animals in general ever since I was a kid. It started with my chickens. They were like my little babies.

Animals make me smile and I enjoy their company a lot. I talk to them and it feels like they understand me. So generally I find it easy to get along with them and we have a good time together. 😁

I love all kinds of animals; hamsters, rabbits, turtles, horses, donkeys, cats, sheep, goats, chickens,..., you name it.

I'm particularly fond of dogs though, big and small. I had the honour to have my precious little Zaza (little black dog in some of my pictures) along my side for 15 years. What a wonderful soul. We had such a deep connection. She passed away in October 2021. Now I feel blessed to be able to take good care of other peoples furry friends❣️

Don't hesitate to contact me if you need someone to take care of your pet, whether it be your turtle, your hamster, cat, dog or any other cutie 😊😍

I'd love to hear all about them, their little habits, what they are particularly fond off - like tummy scratches and such 😉 - and how I can be of service whilst you are working or on a holiday.

I promise you, I'll take care of them as if they were my own...I know how hard it can be to leave them behind or trust someone with your sweetheart 🫶

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For dogwalking: I take your dog out for an appropriate walk of about 45min or whatever length and time the dog needs depending their age, condition and breed.

I own a car and am also available to take your dog for longer walks, half day or full day visits in nature reserves or forests like the Kalmthoutse Heide or other beautiful sites I regularly visit in "de Kempen" 😊.

Further, I'm available for other specific requests, for any kind of animal, so don't hesitate to ask.

Looking forward to meet you and your pawed friend 🐾

Iris's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
12 EUR for each additional pet
50 EUR
/day

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
6 EUR for each additional pet
17 EUR
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
17 EUR
/day

Iris also offers

Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Availability

About Iris's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-20 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Cats
all kinds
Ferrets
all kinds
Small animals
rodents, rabbits, ...

Iris's home

24/7 supervision
Emergency transport

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban, City park & Forest

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English & French & Dutch & Italian & Spanish
+10 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
I trained my own dog, that recently passed away, by myself. She was very well behaved, we even performed together! :) A good training with a positive mindset and with a reward-based approach made that we were able to have a lot of fun together for 15 years. It was easy to go and travel with her anywhere. I really believe in creating a strong bond of understanding and loving care with an animal, in which I am responsibe by being the caregiver but not the boss or dominant superior in the negative sense of the word. Animals are intelligent and sensitive beings that feel so much. That’s how I approach them and love to connect with them.

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Iris

To love an animal awakens the soul.

Antwerpen
Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
12 EUR for each additional pet
50 EUR
/day
All services and rates
Contact Iris

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

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