It has been a journey to get Pet Perfect UK set up and ready to go. It all started (as most things have done!) at the beginning of the Pandemic. I was furloughed from my previous corporate job and found myself re-evaluating my life and career.
I have always been ambitious, thinking that I needed a high paying, highly visible corporate job with the expensive company car and fancy job title. The pandemic made me stop and think about what really made me happy. What was it that gave me that spark and passion?
Then it hit me - animals! Nothing makes me happier than spending time with animals of all shapes and sizes. Once I had this realisation, there was no stopping me. I looked into pet sitting franchises, I dreamt of buying a cattery/kennels or my own land so that I could set up my dream animal haven.
In the end, I stumbled into the world of pet sitting and dog walking. I found some websites that took a hefty commission and signed up to get some experience, meet people and make sure this route was the best for me. Turns out - it's fantastic! I get to meet amazing people with similar interests and of course - spend time with some of the most gorgeous fluffballs you will ever meet.
The commission based sites were a great start - but it was difficult to be competitive whilst also taking into account the money the site would take from the booking. I also found that some of my customers needed more flexibility than the sites offered.
I wanted to do something that I was passionate about.
Thus, Pet Perfect UK was born. It was a labour of love to get it all set up. I spent weeks teaching myself how to create a website, learning about setting up a business and trying to make sure the entire process for my customers is as easy and pain free as possible. I also undertook Pet First Aid training which I found very interesting. Despite my many years experience with animals and my degree in Biology, I learnt a lot of very useful information. I would highly recommend this to pet owners as it just gives that extra information that might mean you take your pet to the vets that much sooner.
I love that I can offer my customers a flexible, quality and friendly service. If you are going away on holiday and need a cat sitter - I can help. If you need someone to pop into your home to look after your dog, or rabbit, hamster or guinea pig for example - I can help. If you want someone to regularly check in on your new puppy or kitten - I can help. I love the flexibility and that no day will ever be the same.
I feel very lucky and happy to be able to call myself a Pet Sitter and Dog Walker and to do this in the town that me and my partner have called home - Colchester. I also love that I can make up my own job title! CEO of Long Walkies and Chief Cuddle Giver - that's not over the top right? ;)
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If you want to find out more about my services, please visit petperfectuk.co.uk or you can get in touch on 07553 731951 to ask me all about my services and how I can help you and your pet.
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