Stephanie

Hi! My name is Steph. I'm a Canadian living in Ireland and love having animals around. Deciding to move overseas meant the family cats needed to stay in Canada. It's been an adjustment to say the very least. I have regular Skype dates with them -- it helps with the loneliness a bit!

I grew up in a house where cats reigned. We have owned 3 cats in total, each with their own set of health problems, so I'm quite comfortable administering medication if necessary. To be more specific, I'm familiar with hyperthyroidism, feline asthma, and feline diabetes. In the photo above is my sweet old guy Gizmo. We've had him for 18 years. Even though he has hyperthyroidism, he still acts like a kitten -- he has more energy than our younger one!

While I was living in London, I volunteered in the cattery at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home where I learned a lot about feline behaviour and encountered an array of cat personalities.

I've never owned a dog because we always lived in apartments, but I have walked dogs (as a job and for enjoyment) a few times in the past. Visiting my boyfriends family in Cavan is always a treat. They have a lovable beagle named Candy and a greyhound named Leo.

What I can offer you:

• Multiple dog walks a day, if required, and dog-sitting. Dog walks can last up to 30 minutes (minimum). I live in Beaumont, but can go wherever you are. I unfortunately cannot have dogs at my place, as I live in a small apartment. I'll send photos and updates to you during each and every walk.

I am pretty flexible with my time so I'm happy to accomodate you and your pet's needs! Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. :)