Wirral Whiskers Cat Sitter

I’m Livi Parkins and I am the proud owner of Wirral Whiskers.

My speciality is cat sitting / minding along with small animal animals and exotics boarding.

I help pet owners have peace of mind while they are away by providing qualified, experienced care, affection and interaction for their pets.

A helping hand for all your pet requirements including cat sitting and small animal boarding. All pets are welcome, in particular cats, small mammals, exotics, birds and reptiles.

I provide a high standard of personalised, one to one care for your pets so they feel happy and comfortable in their own environment.

Being a pet owner myself, I know it is a worry to leave pets, so updates and photos of your pets will be sent regularly. Don’t forget to check out my testimonials page to see what other customers have thought of my service.

As well as being fully qualified, insured and experienced to look after your pets, I have a DBS certificate for your reassurance.

About Me

I’m Livi, the owner of Wirral Whiskers!

I am experienced with all sorts of animals. I am reliable, friendly, sensible, kind and caring.

Other animal workplace experience includes pet sitting, cat fostering for a rescue, cattery / kennels help and vets receptionist. Animal handling experience includes cats, dogs, many different kinds of small furries, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, aviary birds, tropical fish, cold water fish, reptiles, snakes, chickens, ducks, cows, sheep and even invertebrates such as wax moths and stick insects.

I am DBS checked (formerly known as CRB check) for your peace of mind. Wirral Whiskers is based in Rock Ferry and covers most areas of the Wirral. (Bebington, New Ferry, Port Sunlight, Oxton, Prenton, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Bromborough, Thingwall, as well as some areas of Heswall and Pensby.)

It will only be me that will do the pet sitting (not a team) so you will have a personalised, professional service and know who is looking after your animals. However, as a back up plan in case of unforeseen accidents, my husband is also insured.

My Animal Related Qualifications

• BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare (2:1) – University College Chester
• HND Welfare of Animals (Management) – University of Central Lancashire
• Pet Sitting Certificate – Animal Care College
• Animal Behaviour Diploma – Animal Care Education
• Introduction to Veterinary Nursing – Bromley College
• Pet First Aid Certificate – Last updated June 2021

Research Paper Published
‘The effects of repetition, visual clues and sex on maze learning in ferrets (mustela putorious furo)’ paper published in Origin, Chester University.

More About Me

I am animal crazy! At the moment I have a beautiful but nervous long haired cat, a young, partially sighted Cypriot cat, a very small fluffy cat and a Roborovski hamster. They are all a huge part of the family! We also currently have an empty enclosure – just waiting for the right time to have some more African soft furred rats.

Ideally I’d would like to have more animals and have always fancied having a few pygmy goats, alpacas, chickens, more cats and lots more rodents.

Other than the animals, I have two children and a husband. All of which love the pets and know that the cats are the boss! I have been vegan since November 2016 and my close family are all vegetarian. I enjoy reading, aerial circus, sewing and craft activities.

I try to be environmentally friendly and use biodegradable and ecological products where possible. I try to walk or cycle rather than use the car.

Services

Primarily, I provide one to one care for your pets so they feel happy and comfortable in their own environment. This may be while their owners are on holiday, at work, or in ill health and need extra help.

With all visits to your home, post will be removed from the front door, bins put out for collection, curtains opened / closed, lighting altered and your property security monitored.

House plants can be watered if instructions left. (I can’t accept liability for plants as only experienced with animals.)

I can use your cleaning products which your pet is used to. Alternatively, eco-friendly and pet friendly products will be used.

When visiting houses, uniform won’t be worn and the car won’t have mobile advertising so as not to bring attention to your house being unoccupied. Security is a priority.

I am based in Rock Ferry and cover Birkenhead to Bromborough and surrounding areas of the Wirral.

If you aren’t sure what service you need, or require a service that isn’t listed, please contact me.

*Extra precautions in place due to Covid. Please feel free to ask any questions about the measures I have in place.

I will come to look after your cats and other pets while you are away. This includes feeding, clean water, litter trays, companionship and anything else it needs. I bring a range of activity toys to keep your cats happy and entertained, even after I leave.

This service is for pets who would prefer to stay in their home environment, who are house cats or are unable to go into catteries due to medical conditions. Alternatively, if you have lots of pets, this would be more cost effective than catteries etc. This service provides value for money as the pets receive specialised, one to one care.

Updates will be sent to the owner regularly by WhatsApp or email.

I have indoor and outdoor accommodation available for little furries to stay at my home. This ranges from smaller mice cages up to a massive enclosure for giant rabbits. I want your pet to be at home with me and will house, handle and look after them as you normally would.

For exotics and reptiles, if they have cages/habitats that can be transported to Rock Ferry, I can look after your pets in our home.

Each day your little one will be given companionship, fresh and dry food, water and spot cleaned. Animals will be cleaned out at least weekly or more often if required.

Alternatively, if you have a lot of small animals or cages that can’t be transported, a pet sitting visit to your home may be more suitable.

Updates and photos sent regularly to owners. All pets will be kept in a room away from my cats for safety.

Sometimes, people are unable to clean out their pets or their litter trays as required due to health conditions. I am always happy to help out for one off visits to clean out litter trays etc.

This may be useful if you have a new pet or your animal has had young and you need someone to pop in while you are out to help with the animal settling in or just making sure your pet is well.

Alternatively if your pet is old or has additional needs, these visits provide comfort, food or whatever is required.

This service may be more suitable for you if you have dogs or lots of pets. I will stay at your house to look after your pets and keep them company. Your pets will receive the same diet, home, routine and medication whilst being in their own environment. All your pets needs will be catered for. I will supply lots of love and affection so the only thing the pet will miss is you.

I can guarantee I will be there 20 hours each day. There is an added bonus that your house will be looked after too. As well as giving your property a lived in look, I can move post, water house plants, basic garden watering.