While Sri Lanka has an abundance of dog lovers and pet owners who wish only the best for their pooch – there’s really very little access to pet-related services, particularly when it comes to doggy daycares and pet sitting in general.
The availability of these services are certainly growing however, owing to the obvious demand there has been with regard to a recent surge of services catered to taking care of your pets, including numerous kennels, pet boarding, sitting, and grooming service providers.
“Aisshi’s Paw Sitting” is one such initiative, a recent entry to the scene founded by freelance model and entrepreneur Aisshi Ragawan, who shared with us that Aisshi’s Paw Sitting was entirely borne of her personal struggle to find a reliable and trustworthy source who would care for her six dogs with the same level of love and affection that they are accustomed to.
She shared that often when pet owners are unable to take their pets with them, for a myriad of reasons, either when they are travelling for just one night or a few more days, they are faced with the challenge of entrusting their beloved pets to a stranger. It is of course hard enough to part with your pets, but it is even more difficult when you do not know how well your pet will be treated.
Aisshi’s Paw Sitting allows pet owners; currently accepting cats and dogs only, to either drop off their pets at her place or the service also provides for home visits. Aisshi shared that with home visits, the owners need only allow access to a cordoned off area of their living quarters, just enough to care for their cat or dog. For an extra level of security, if you are a first timer calling on Aisshi’s services, there are safeguards which can be discussed upon request.
Aisshi stated that she would differentiate her service from a traditional day care owing to the personalised care they offer. She shared that at Aisshi’s Paw Sitting, they do not use cages or rooms to isolate and lock away your pets, and they pay special attention to their meals and additionally, they maintain a line of connection with a dog trainer who would be available if things do get out of hand.
Being a dog lover herself, Aisshi too has her own pooches to care for, and if your pets are to ever mix with hers then Aisshi guarantees that such an interaction will only ever take place if the pet owners are in full agreement and following an interactive session between the two parties with the owners present.
Pet owners will have full access to their pets at any time of the day, and the service will share images and videos sporadically during their care and they also allow any assigned neighbours or family members to drop in and check up on your pets if they wish.
Aisshi shared that so far, since early 2021 when she first started offering these services they have not run into any major challenges, as she makes sure that each dog has enough space for themselves and so they do not feel overwhelmed. Providing the best possible pet care being her ultimate goal, Aisshi’s Paw Sitting guarantees that your beloved dogs or cats will be well taken care of while you enjoy a moment of quiet respite and return to you in high spirits.
To ensure that your dog is comfortable and feels at home grooming such as fur trimming and nail cutting is offered. Aisshi prefers preparing home cooked meals for every dog that is left at her care instead of dog pellets.
Email: aisshiragawan@gmail.com/aishigirl95@gmail.com
Instagram: @aisshi_ragawan
