I can highly recommend Beccy Hawthorne as a dog minder/walker. Beccy loves animals and takes great care of our Jesse, 17 month Golden Retriever. Beccy puts up with a lot from our Jesse, who is still in her teenage years - as she just wants to have fun. This means she doesn't always do what she is told! All I can say is that Beccy always goes the extra mile, for an example she will often drop in on our Jesse out of her own initiative and love for animals, during the long summer days to make sure Jesse hasn't run out of water while we are at work. You couldn't ask for better than that. If you want a great dog minder/walker and friend - you can't go wrong in choosing Bec.
Beccy is such a genuine, sincere and lovable person. She displays a unique passion for animals that I have never seen before and this is what makes her so wonderful at her job. The love that she exudes for my dog, Tara (and I can speak for all pets in general) clearly signifies to me that this not a job for her, it is a passion and a part of her life. Her extensive knowledge is a value added bonus and only adds to the marvelous service that she selflessly gives on a weekly basis to our family. We adore her, just as Tara does. I would never dare leave my dogs in the hands of anyone else.
Beccy is fantastic with dogs - Charlie our Weimaraner fell in love with her immediately!
On Saturday I went to the West Pymble dog park with my husband and my two Italian Greyhounds, Bella and Bimba. My friend Jill called me over in great excitement."I have something wonderful to tell you!" she said. "I came later to the park than usual yesterday and I saw Bella and Bimba with their dog walker (Beccy). I have to tell you, she is wonderful with them. Bella and Bimba were having a great time, and when Bimba didn't run around, Beccy put on her lead and took her for a walk! You can rest assured they are beautifully looked after and obviously very happy."
Beccy looks after Bella and Bimba five days a week, and takes them to the dog park everyday. I'm much more settled at work now knowing that Bella and Bimba are so well cared for and obviously so happy.
Beccy is the kindest, happiest and most enthusiastic person I know. Her love, devotion and commitment to all her dogs is unparalleled. She provides a service that is second to none and always goes above and beyond the call of duty. I have no hesitation recommending her services to anyone.
Beccy cared for our two family dogs for a period of almost three weeks over January 2005. Our dogs aren't used to staying at kennels as we have usually had family members to look after them, but this year things changed. We heard about Paws On Paths and contacted Beccy. We employed her to feed the dogs and walk them, which was preferable to having them cooped up in a kennel for a few weeks. It worked out very well as the dogs loved Beccy (she bribed them with a tasty piece of meat I must admit!) and we came home to two very content dogs that had obviously been cared for and given affection whilst we were away. It seemed that they were more content staying in their own environment and a plus factor was that Beccy checked our post and kept the garden watered too!
We will definitely ask Beccy to look after our animals again if the need arises and we would recommend her to anyone who loves their animals and wants them looked after professionally.
Beccy is always so cheerful and enthusiastic and it's obvious how much she loves dogs. Munch and CJ took to Beccy as soon as they met her and are now firm friends and look forward to her weekly visit. Munch is a "bit" spoilt and can sometimes try to impose his will on others, but Beccy manages him with ease. I can highly recommend Beccy, she has a FIVE lick rating from Munch & CJ.
During the 2004 Christmas period Beccy Hawthorne and her team from Paws on Paths looked after Molly, our three year old Staffordshire Terrier for two weeks. Molly stayed at home and twice per day Bec would visit and feed, water and exercise her. She also watered our plants and fed our goldfish! When we arrived back home Molly looked wonderful and relaxed. She had obviously been well looked after.
I have no hesitation in recommending the services of Paws on Paths for caring for your dog, either while you are away or just daily exercise.