28/08/2026
🐾 Get to Know the Person Behind While You're Away! 🤍
I thought it was about time you got to know a little more about the person behind While You're Away! 👋🏼🐶
Hi, I'm Amber! Here's a little bit about me...
🐶 I've never actually had my own dog! 😂
Growing up, my mum always promised me that when I moved out, I could get my own dog... so I'm definitely holding her to that promise! 😂
I'm already planning the day we can go to a rescue centre together and find the perfect one. 🥹🐾
Although I've never had my own dog, I've always been surrounded by them. Pretty much everyone in my family has a dog, and that's actually where I first started pet sitting.
Not having a dog of my own is actually part of what pushed me into starting While You're Away. I wanted a way to have animals in my life, spend time with them and gain experience caring for all their different personalities. 🤍
And I don't only look after dogs!
🐶 Dogs
🐱 Cats
🐰 Rabbits
🐢 Reptiles
🐠 Fish
🐹 Small animals..and pretty much anything else!
Okay... maybe not tarantulas. 🕷️😂 I'm sorry, but that's where I draw the line!
I actually have two pet tortoises of my own 🐢🐢 and growing up my mum would always let me have fish too. So my love for animals definitely didn't start with dogs!
📚 I'm currently studying Canine Care & Welfare, so I'm constantly learning more about behaviour, body language, enrichment and how to give animals the best possible care.
But there's more to me than just animals...
🎶 I LOVE music and dancing – if there's music on, there's a good chance I'm dancing!
👯♀️ I love spending time with my friends – I'm definitely a social person and love a good day/night out.
🏕️ Summer = camping – give me a tent, some good weather and good company and I'm happy!
🎬 Winter = cinema – there's something about a cosy cinema trip when it's freezing outside that I love.
💆🏼♀️ I'm a big believer in taking time for yourself – I try to have a massage and facial every month because I think looking after yourself is just as important as looking after everyone else.
📖 I'm trying to get back into reading – although finding the time to actually pick up the book is another story! 😂
✈️ I LOVE going on holiday – exploring new places and having something to look forward to is definitely one of my favourite things.
🎂 My birthday is my favourite time of year!
So... sorry in advance if you struggle to book in with me in November. 😂🎉 I like to make the most of my birthday month!
🌳 And my ultimate dream in life?
To have my own farm. 🥹
Lots of land, lots of animals, probably five dogs... and absolutely no idea what a clean pair of shoes looks like. 😂
🐕 Yes, I still want FIVE dogs.
Whether future me agrees with current me on that decision is yet to be seen! 😂
I started While You're Away less than a year ago, and I honestly couldn't have imagined how much I'd love it or how much support I'd receive.
My long-term dream is to build a life where animals are a huge part of what I do every day, and While You're Away is the beginning of that journey. 🤍
So if you've ever wondered why I get way too excited when someone tells me about their pets... now you know! 😂🐾
Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far. Every booking, recommendation, follow, like and lovely message means more than you know. 🥹🤍
Now it's your turn — tell me something about you or your pets! 👇🏼🐾