👋 Hello! I’m Xiao Wei 🐾 Pet Lover | 🎩 Handmade Hat Maker | 📍 Based in Ravels, Belgium Hi everyone! My name is Xiao Wei. I’m originally from China, now living in Ravels (near Turnhout), Belgium, with my Dutch boyfriend. I work as a traditional handmade hat maker and am a full-time caregiver to three beloved furry companions: 🐶 Samoyed (male) – 8 years old 🐱 Chinese rural cat (female) – 7 years old 🐱 Cow-patterned cat (female) – 4years old The Samoyed and the rural cat came with me all the way from China. We’ve been together since they were just 4 months old — they’re truly family to me. In February 2023, I relocated to Belgium with them. It wasn’t easy traveling internationally with pets, but I never hesitated — I couldn’t imagine life without them. ❤️ 🐾 My Daily Routine with Pets As a freelancer working from home, my days are fulfilling and full of love. Outside of the occasional outing and my Dutch lessons, I spend most of my time caring for my three animals. 🍽️ Feeding & Water Feed them twice a day with a healthy mix of wet and dry food Make sure the Samoyed doesn’t eat anything he shouldn't — he’s always hungry! Ensure fresh water is always available One of my white cats loves drinking from the tap, so I stay with her while she drinks 🌳 Exercise & Play Walk the dog twice a day: Once along the canal or through the dog forest Once in the garden with a game of fetch My cow-patterned cat loves to hunt in the garden, so I supervise her to keep birds and mice safe — and the house clean! 🧼 Hygiene & Health Clean the litter box promptly Monitor their physical and emotional well-being Keep a stocked pet medicine kit at home Regular grooming for all pets: Bathe the Samoyed Trim nails, brush teeth Clean ears and eyes of the cats Watch the cats play at dusk to prevent roughhousing or chewing on my hat-making materials Night routine: Make sure the cat house door is open for bathroom breaks Occasionally wake up at night to take the Samoyed outside 💬 This daily rhythm — a blend of work, care, and companionship — brings me peace, purpose, and so much joy. 🐶 My Experience & Qualifications I have a deep love for animals, especially cats and dogs. Because of them, I rarely travel far — I prefer to stay close and spend time with them. Back in China, I worked as a certified pet sitter via the “Xiaobu at Home” app. I received professional training in: Pet behavior Pet care and hygiene Emergency handling and stress recognition I provided: 🐕 Dog walking 🐈 Litter box cleaning 🍴 Feeding 💞 Companionship for pets whose owners were away or working late With over 8 years of hands-on experience, I’ve cared for pets with a wide range of personalities, needs, and temperaments. I treat each animal with love, patience, and respect — just like family. 🐾 💼 Services I Offer ✅ Home visits: Feeding Cleaning (litter box, water bowls, etc.) Companionship and play ✅ Dog walking: Safe, enjoyable walks Personalized pacing based on your dog’s needs ⏰ Availability 2 weekdays per week (Monday to Friday) Up to 1 hour per visit, depending on location and your pet’s needs I’m quite petite, so I feel safest handling dogs under 30kg 🚫 Please Note Due to my own pets at home, I do not offer boarding at this time — only home visits and walking services. Thank you for your understanding! 🗣️ Language I'm still learning Dutch, so for now, I kindly ask that we communicate in English. Thanks for your patience! 🐾 Looking Forward to Meeting You! I can’t wait to meet you and your furry companions. Let’s work together to create a safe, loving, and happy experience for your pets while you're away. 💛 Warm regards, Xiao Wei