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  Julia G pet sitter profile
  Name of sitter: Julia G
  Note: Julia happily looks after pets who are not in her immediate area - driving is not a problem.
  Course of study: BA Psychology and Sociology
  My love for animals runs in my blood and I would not change this for anything. From a very young age, practically since I left the hospital after my birth, I have been surrounded by pets and animals of all kinds. Below I will detail my lifelong journey in relation to my pets and various other encounters that I have had with other animals along the way. It is hereby that you will come to see my passion for working with animals of all kinds, thus showing my suitability to the position of a pet sitter.
  My family has always had many pets in our household, from dogs to cats, to rats and even fish. Thus, I was afforded the experience of growing up in a pet friendly household and having pets as some of my very first friends. My extended family has also been pet friendly for the most part - with my grandmother always having an abundance of cats and dogs while my grandpa also had many cats, dogs and a wide variety of birds.
  For me, it was really my dad and my grandmother who encouraged my love for animals as both happen to be particularly passionate about animals. I have very fond memories of going for walks with dad and grandmother with their dogs, as well as helping to the best of my ability with the care of these dogs. It was from the age of four that I began to ask my parents for a dog of my own and I was promised that on my tenth birthday that I would have my own dog.
  The next six years were long for me, as you can well imagine, but it was within this time that my love for animals continued to grow. Our cat who, Purdy, and I began to become increasingly close over the years in spite of her apparent dislike for young children. I would spend my days exploring our garden with her, as well as doing my reading homework while she sat on my lap. She was originally my mom's cat but as you can well imagine with the bond we formed, she came to be my cat.
  It was also around this period of my life that I began to get more involved in the world of dog training, with encouragement from my grandmother of course. I was able to assist with the training of her dog, Paddy. I was always one of the youngest trainers at the dog training school, but this did not faze me, as I was able to do obedience and dog carting - both of which allowed me to have the skills to effectively look after my own dog by the time I was ten years old.
  By the time I finally turned ten, I was more than prepared to look after my own dog. We travelled all the way to Bathurst to fetch my puppy and it was certainly love at first sight. Her name was Lily and to this day I have not received a better birthday present. We have built a very strong bond over the years and I consider her to be one of my best friends. She became a part of every part of my life, she has been with me through it all and I do not know what I would do without her. We spent lots of time together, particularly in my younger teen years when we would do dog training together. We were very successful in this field and achieved many awards over the years - I still have many rosettes, trophies and certificates to attest to these achievements.
  Other members of the dog school that I was a part of could see this and thus entrusted me with the training of their dogs, as well as basic care routines too. Now that I am older, I have been asked by family members to look after their pets while they go on holiday. On a daily basis, I see to the care of my three dogs at home, which includes grooming, feeding them their meals, giving them the necessary medication, playing with them, a weekly walk and cleaning up after their messes. Thus, one can see my passion for animals is a fundamental part of who I am and is something I greatly cherish, furthermore proving my suitability to the position of a pet sitter.
  Julia is a Children's Church teaching assistant. She is very committed in teaching every second week as per her duty roster. She informs me in advance if she is unable to be there. She is always on time for preparing and presenting her lesson.
  Julia is a warm and caring person. She is hard working and conscientious. Julia did a job shadow program at my firm and demonstrated the maturity of a person her age and the requisite maturity to be trusted as a house and pet sitter.
  Visits with Jethro (mixed breed), Scartlett (Jack Russel), Jack (Dachshund), Fudge, Ziva, Caesar and Oscar (cats)
  My name: Michael Schaefer
  Name of pet sitter: Julia G
  My pets (breeds and names): Jethro (mixed breed), Scartlett (Jack Russel), Jack (Dachshund), Fudge, Ziva, Caesar and Oscar (cats)
  Date of Review: 1/9/2019 6:11:56 AM
  Visits with Sorbet Jones (mixed breed)
  My name: Taryn Jones
  My pets (breeds and names): Sorbet Jones (mixed breed)
  Additional Comments: Truly happy with the service. Very friendly and professional and most of all my fur baby was happy! We look forward to making use of your services again. Thank you
  Date of Review: 4/25/2019 5:50:44 PM
  Visits with Karl (Newfoundland), Ruby (Newfoundland), Rusty (Poodle) and Rokki (Poodle)
  My name: Lisa Stockwell
  My pets (breeds and names): Karl (Newfoundland), Ruby (Newfoundland), Rusty (Poodle) and Rokki (Poodle)
  Additional Comments: Julia is brilliant. She went above and beyond what was required in all aspects and really exceeded my (very high) expectations. She put up with 2 geriatric dogs and an incredibly rambunctious large breed puppy brilliantly. She is a pleasure to deal with, has excellent communication skills and delivers beyond fantastic service. Thank you.
  Date of Review: 5/2/2019 6:45:53 PM
  Stay-overs with Magnus, Roxy, Vi Anne and Tara Bella
  My name: Chrisma Lotter
  My pets (breeds and names): Magnus, Roxy, Vi Anne and Tara Bella
  Additional Comments: Julia was absolutely amazing and looked after my fur babies so so well. Really a sweet girl and would definitely use her again and recommend her to my friends.
  Date of Review: 2019/08/21 11:18:56
  Stay-overs with Karl (Newfoundland) and Rusti (Toy Poodle)
  My pets (breeds and names): Karl (Newfoundland) and Rusti (Toy Poodle)
  Additional Comments: Julia is a gem. Polite, pleasant, helpful and meticulous. Put up with my huge, hairy, droopy wet Newfoundland and old man Poodle and a gate that broke unexpectedly.
  Date of Review: 2019/09/09 13:56:04
  Stay-overs with Chase (Border Collie), Skyé (Border Collie), Kota (Jack Russell), Pugzee (Pug x) and Swiper (Cat)
  My name: Cherie Kroukamp
  My pets (breeds and names): Chase (Border Collie), Skyé (Border Collie), Kota (Jack Russell), Pugzee (Pug x) and Swiper (Cat)
  Date of review: 10/14/2019 9:01
  Visits with Sorbet Jones (Mixed breed) and Tommy Jones
  My pets (breeds and names): Sorbet Jones (Mixed breed) and Tommy Jones
  Julia, thank you for always giving our fur kids all the love and attention they deserve while we are away.
  They are super comfortable with you which puts our minds at ease when we not able to take them with us.
  Date of review: 10/28/2019 7:52
  Visits with 2 breed dogs, 2 cats and a bird
  My name: Susan Benedek
  My pets (breeds and names): 2 breed dogs, 2 cats and a bird
  Additional Comments: Very professional service
  Date of review: 1/4/2020 14:50
  Visits with Milo (Weimaraner); Lincoln and Simba (Border Collies); Marmite (Great Dane); Rafiki (Chow Chow); Zigi and Bubbles (Maltese poodles)
  My name: Luandrie Potgieter
  My pets (breeds and names): Milo (Weimaraner); Lincoln and Simba (Border Collies); Marmite (Great Dane); Rafiki (Chow Chow); Zigi and Bubbles (Maltese poodles)
  Julia was absolutely amazing.
  My dogs are quite high maintenance and she followed my instructions to the T.
  She truly went the extra mile for them and I could see that they enjoyed her company.
  Thank you so much for taking such great care of my fur kids.
  Date of review: 1/6/2020 21:53
  Stay-overs with Angel, Bailey, Brutus, Phoebe, Couper and Smurfie
  My name: Marilyn
  My pets (breeds and names): Angel, Bailey, Brutus, Phoebe, Couper and Smurfie
  I was very comfortable with Julia staying in the house.
  My doggies were well looked cared for and had lots of love and attention.
  I will never put my dogs in a kennel ever again! I will use Studentco.
  Thank you to Julia for all her help.
  Date of review: 1/6/2020 6:32
  Stay-overs with 5 cats, Logan (Chihuahua), Ace (Min Pin), Bella (Dachshund), Maddie (Small breed dog), & Shira (Malanois)
  Pet sitter: Julia G
  Pet parent: Evelyn Patrick
  Furkids: 5 cats, Logan (Chihuahua), Ace (Min Pin), Bella (Dachshund), Maddie (Small breed dog), & Shira (Malanois)
  Review: From the initial inquiry to the last day, it was all a fantastic experience.
  Julia looked after all my animals so well that they didn't even miss me.
  The photographic updates and constant text was very appreciated. I couldn't have asked for better. Thank you
  Date of review: 22 January 2020
  Notes from StudentCo: Thanks so much for your review, Evelyn! We can't wait to hear from your family again soon!