Retired veterinary nurse Sharon, from Shailer Park QLD, is a big hit with both owners and sitters! With her family grown up, Sharon has plenty of time to dedicate to her furry and feathered clients and she always makes sure they go home smelling good! Find out more about what makes Sharon so special. 

I love being a Mad Paws sitter because I know from my own experience, how important it is to an owner to have full and complete peace-of-mind that their pet(s) are in capable and loving care. I have owned many pets in the past and they were more to me than four-legged companions, to me they were family. If the family and I was going to be away, I needed to know that they would be safe and happy.My family is all grown up now and I am on my own, so I am grateful to have the privilege of providing that service to others. Being a full-time professional pet sitter is personally extremely rewarding.

The first pet I ever owned was a female tabby cat who was being given away at the front of a local grocery store. 

 

I currently don’t own any pets other than a couple goldfish. I have lots of dogs come stay with me and I get great joy from all their different personalities and their companionship. Not having pets of my own does make it a lot easier when I wish to go away on holidays!

I suppose, if my furry guests could talk, the question I would ask them at a meet and greet is ” What can I do for you to make your stay here with me really enjoyable?”

 

My favourite animal to pet sit is the humble dog. My favourite breeds are Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Pugs and Huskies.

One tip for new pet sitters would be always make sure you give all your canine guests a nice bath before the owner picks them up.