Ashley M.
Mill Spring, NC
Horses, cats, dogs, lizards, birds!
Pet care experience
Recently relocated wildlife biologist with a new business called "mid-life crisis" where I'm available for pet sitting (almost) 24/7 due to the lack of any other respectable type of income! Dog, cat, gecko, horse, goat, chicken, and roach colony owner with a history volunteering and helping with rescues, and with a sister that is a vet (so I have held a dog while it received a stitch-up but I did not enjoy it) so if your dog eats a sock while you're out of town, I have a vet oncall ready to give me (and you) free advice! I use positive reinforcement training techniques (my dogs and horses respond to clicker training), have been trained to run around an agility course, and I have experience with sassy/ fear aggressive /hyper active and anxious individuals (rescued cattle dogs - if you know you know). I like to own the sassy ones (apparently ) and can voodoo them into acquiescence . I know when cats want that chin scratch and I know not to touch their paws or look at them the wrong way or walk weird or exist. Have faced danger in the form of hooves, teeth, and existential crises over hay prices and lived. I don't like aggressive turkeys but I know how to use a bucket as a shield. Have spent many hours pondering life's deeper meanings while cleaning poop (horse, dog, cat, otter, fox, snake, chicken etc etc) and have gone to dinner with shavings in my hair. I'm located in Mill spring so cheapest rates are in the rural areas nearby, but I also make frequent trips "into town" like the dad in little house on the prairie. So i can make house calls to more distant areas towards Hendersonville also. Message me for more info!
Reviews
I highly recommend Ashley for your petsitting needs! She handles our wild boxer and aussie very well! She also has experience with horses, which can be difficult to find, and with her herpetology background, she knows more about my turtles than I do! You won't find anyone more trustworthy.
Ashley is an animal lover to the core. She has had many pets of all different shapes and sizes including dogs, cats, horses and reptiles! She puts pet care first everyday to ensure everyone is happy and healthy. Ashley also took care of my dog for one week while I was on vacation. My dog gets very anxious when left alone and Ashley made sure my dog could join her in all her daily tasks. I had no stress while I was away knowing that my dog was in Ashley's hands!
Ashley is a great and caring pet sitter. She did a great job of taking care of our anxious dog for a week, even when we broke the news that he had to wear a cone because of a recent injury. She's one of the biggest animal lovers I've ever met and is great with everything from dogs to cats to horses.
About Ashley M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will visit your pet as often as needed and will spend at least half an hour with your pet for some focused attention or play time during at least one visit (longer visits can be discussed). I will spend the visit interacting with your pet however they need - pets, playtimes, walks, or just a quiet presence. Can send you photo updates as often as you like. I will only do over nights for 2-3 days as I have a senior pup and anxious cat that I don't like to leave overnight for several consecutive days.
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Information Ashley M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know how often your pet will need potty breaks, any special needs, allergies, medications or health issues, or any behaviors I should be aware of (ex: leash aggression, aggression towards other dogs/small animals/people, any training you're working on).
A typical day
I will do whatever your pet needs! Walks or active play for energetic pets, quiet petting or lower energy mind stimulation for more sedentary or older critters.
Services
Ashley can host
Ashley can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently pet-sitting full time and available any day of the week to spend time with your pets unless I have another booking. Reach out to me for my availability.
About Ashley M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will visit your pet as often as needed and will spend at least half an hour with your pet for some focused attention or play time during at least one visit (longer visits can be discussed). I will spend the visit interacting with your pet however they need - pets, playtimes, walks, or just a quiet presence. Can send you photo updates as often as you like. I will only do over nights for 2-3 days as I have a senior pup and anxious cat that I don't like to leave overnight for several consecutive days.
Home
Information Ashley M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know how often your pet will need potty breaks, any special needs, allergies, medications or health issues, or any behaviors I should be aware of (ex: leash aggression, aggression towards other dogs/small animals/people, any training you're working on).
A typical day
I will do whatever your pet needs! Walks or active play for energetic pets, quiet petting or lower energy mind stimulation for more sedentary or older critters.
Location
Mill Spring, NC
Pets
Ashley M.
Mill Spring, NC