Donnacha

Walks, Visits, Housesitting For Dogs & Cats, Dun Laoghaire

Dublin
9 times favorited
12 recurring guests
1w ago
Last activity
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 EUR for each additional pet
20 EUR
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Donnacha is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Donnacha

Formerly known as Dearbhail, my pronouns are they/them/theirs!

I am a gentle, trustworthy and caring person who moved to Dun Laoghaire to study animation in IADT.

Before I moved I used to walk, train and care for dogs and cats in a well-known rescue centre. I am a frequent volunteer at rescues and can't wait to foster and adopt pets of my own someday! I am passionate about animal welfare and positive animal husbandry. I would love to walk local dogs for €15/walk. I can also do daily house checks on cats or dogs.

I have owned both cats and dogs and have received training in cat care and dog care. I'm also experienced with aquariums. I keep myself well informed and adhere to positive reinforcement training only - never dominance or aversive methods (I will not use prong collars, shock collars or choke chains on dogs). I am more than happy to do overnight stays with your pets in your own home, I am scrupulously tidy and mindful of other people's spaces!

I bring my own food and toiletries and will adhere to your usual daily routine for your pets, giving them as much love or space as they require. :) However, for the time being, I cannot board pets in my own home due to the landlord's requirements. I can only take on one house-sitting booking at a time. I can happily administer oral medications on a regular schedule but have no current training in injectables.

Donnacha's services

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
5 EUR for each additional pet
20 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
30 EUR
/day
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
35 EUR
/night

Donnacha also offers

Dog training

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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.

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

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Home Visits
Leona, 2021-06-23

It was great to have Dearbháil pop in to mind Bobbie our cat while we were away. Bobbie can be a little shy and cautious but he instantly took to Dearbháil and was very happy when we returned. Dearbháil made it really easy and made us feel at ease while away. Bobbie was a little unwell and Dearbháil took good care of him. Would definitely recommend and will be back in touch ourselves.

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Home Visits
Julie, 2020-08-19

Dearbhail has been amazing with our cat! Meursault was in great spirit when we came back.

She went the extra mile with our plants..even saved our sunflower 🌻 .

We definitely recommend her!

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Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+10 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
Basic training in administering oral medication to cats and dogs. Experienced with rescue animals with behavioural issues. Experienced with positive reinforcement training techniques. Experienced in aquarium keeping. Garda vetted in 2019.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Donnacha

Donnacha

Walks, Visits, Housesitting For Dogs & Cats, Dun Laoghaire

Dublin
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 EUR for each additional pet
20 EUR
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Donnacha is currently not available to accept new requests.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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.

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

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