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Desiree

Professional animal hugger

Antwerpen

Pawshake sitter since September 2022
10-20 years of experience
Lives with ...
Active in the Pawshake Community
9 recurring guests
17 times saved
Last active25 days ago
Usually respondswithin about 9 hours
Last contacted25 days ago
Last booked2 months ago

About Desiree

I'm an Antwerp-based biology student with years of experience with raising and taking care of cats, dog-sitting and walking, horses and several types of rodents. I just love animals! I discovered my love for them at a very young age and read more books about animal behaviour and how to take care of pets than I can keep track of.

Most of my experience comes from cats, which I've had my whole life. Some of them (four to be more precise) were rescues that were either abused and abandoned by humans or simply grew up on the streets. I found that with enough time and patience as well as understanding and empathy and most importantly love, all of them turned out alright in the end and were able to live their best and happy lives.

Of course, not all pets of mine were rescued. But all of them are happy just the same! I also have experience with raising several kittens from birth.

When it comes to dogs, I love them just as much and have a lot of experience with house sitting and taking dogs on walks. I am not a trainer though, but as long as the dog is friendly towards people, I am happy to look after him/her and walk and play until your friend is feeling satisfied. I also recently (august 2022) adopted my very first own dog! Darco is an old guy, 13 years old to be precise, and when i took him in he was very sick and nervous, although even then he loved to be around people. At his age and with his health related problems, nobody wanted to adopt him and there was talk of him being put down. Needless to say, I couldn't let that happen! Fast forward a couple of months and he's doing so much better.

I also used to ride horses for four years and took many camps during that period in which I was taught how to take care of them. Although I wouldn't feel comfortable going back to riding a horse just yet, I know how to feed them, clean them or just walk with them.

On top of that, I have experience with hamsters and chinchillas, and I'm not scared of any other type of rodents or even pet insects and spiders or toads and frogs.

Desiree offers ...

At Desiree's home

Desiree currently does not offer any services at their home.

At your home

Dog Walking

An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom €10 /walk, €5 /additional pet

One home visit a day

Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom €10 /day

2x Home visit

Two drop-in visits for your petfrom €18 /day

Desiree can accept

Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizesAll sizes
CatsAll kinds
FerretsAll kinds
Small animalsRodents, rabbits, birds, ...

Cancellation Policy

Flexible Cancellation Policy
You will get a full refund if you cancel before 12:00pm one day before the booking.

Availability

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About Desiree's home

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The residence

House
Small outdoor area

What people say about Desiree

Overall rating

5

More about Desiree

I speak ...

English
Dutch

I have experience ...

10-20 years of experience
... with rescue pets
... with behavioural problems
... with grooming
I can administer oral medications

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