Katie

Hello I am new to Merelbeke and moved here after living in the city center of Gent for 3 years. I first came to Belgium form Philadelphia, USA with my dog trixie (seen in the picutures) She passed away in 2019, but we were companions for 10 years! I now live in a house with a garden and the Schelderode/kwenenbos area is close by with fields and trails for walking.

I have raised two of my own dogs over the years, and my parents always had 2 or 3 at a time. We also had cats growing up, so needless to say, I have always been around animals and have a deep love for them!

I have expereince with higher energy dogs, and timid/shy- I understand you need to tailor your attention to them based on what they need and get to know each other first! I volunteered for a local shelter in the past (thats where I ended up finding my two of my first dogs). I have enjoyed using pawshake for the first 2 years living in Gent with trixie - and had a wonderful experience with the girls watching her when I would travel.

Now I would like to pay it forward and be there for someone who is in need of someone reliable and understanding to walk their dog, or visit and take care of them while on a getaway. I am happy to come to you if in reasonable distance from me, as I know they are normally more comfortable in their own environement and schedule.

I prefer around zwijnaarde, or Merelbeke, as I only travel by bike.

I do work full time at UGent doing research in the Zwijnaarde technologiepark, but I'd like to be available for anyone who would like to have help with dog walks or while you're away -

just message me! I am very reliable and trustworty as I've always stuck to a good schedule with my own dog and I know the importance of that, despite when our lives may have other plans. It's imprtant to ask for help and know you can have trust worthy people around in your neighborhood and house. I've moved around a bit over the years and I always found it put me at peace to meet local people and even make friends with the people around me that you can ask for favors such as walking or helping with your pet.

I currently only speak English, but am trying to learn Dutch. You can find me at a local cafe with a cappicuinno, doing weightlifting, biking around, or walking in the city center! I look forward to hearing form you soon.