Jobs

Here at The Furry Dogmother, we are currently looking for responsible and trustworthy people to deliver pet care in Chelsea & South Kensington.  Whether you are interested in one-to-one dog walking, pet feeding, or pet sitting in the owner's home, we would love to hear from you. 

If you're wondering what it's like to work with The Furry Dogmother, here are some testimonials from a few of our walkers/sitters:

Testimonials

"During the 3 months that I have been working with Liz, I have found it a huge privilege. Liz has made herself available to provide help and support whenever I have needed them. The work has given me an opportunity to get attached to the dogs I walk and to observe their different characters and behaviours. It is both fascinating and rewarding at the same time. I would highly recommend working with Liz."

"This job has given me a fantastic working lifestyle. It's allowing me to fulfil my passion for working with animals and 6 months on, I'm still excited to get up and go to work everyday. I can't recommend working with Liz highly enough. She is fully committed to matching the right dog to the right walker and continues her support throughout the entire process. The dogs we walk are fantastic and I feel so lucky to see some of the most beautiful parts of London everyday. I look after the animals as if they were my own, and the rewards from building up relationships with them and the clients are huge. The work is varied, and I love visiting cats to feed and play with them. Its always so much fun and I can't believe I'm getting paid for this. Thank you Liz!"

"I have been working with Liz and her team for almost a year now and how time has flown! Working with dogs is a great pleasure and very rewarding. It is also a terrific way of keeping moving and getting plenty of exercise, which is one of the many reasons I applied for this type of work. I enjoy the flexibility and it complements other work I need to fit in around the school calendar."

Requirements:-

  • Over 18

  • A genuine animal lover with previous experience of looking after pets (especially dogs)

  • Living in the areas of Chelsea, South Kensington or within walking distance

  • Reliable, trustworthy, fit and happy to walk in all weathers

  • Willing to use public transport to reach clients if needed 

  • Must be able to walk on a regular basis and be flexible regarding hours (majority of our walks take

    place between 9.30am and 3pm Mon to Fri) 

  • Be able to demonstrate good time keeping

  • Be willing to commit to a minimum of 6 months  

  • Able to communicate effectively via phone, text and email

  • Good with people as well as pets

All applicants must be able to supply 2 checkable references, be eligible to work in the UK and have good spoken and written English.

You will need a current DBS certificate (previously known as a CRB check). If you don’t have one, we can help you obtain this.​

Interested applicants should apply by email only to info@thefurrydogmother.net and include a CV and covering letter, telling us about your relevant experience and why you think you would be suitable for the position. Applications without a cv or covering letter will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: The positions are part-time and on a freelance basis, therefore we cannot guarantee hours per week.  The role of dog walker would ideally suit people who have plenty of free time, (maybe students or mature/retired) who are not looking to 'fill in' whilst seeking other work. Only successful applicants will be contacted.