Benjamin J.
Benjamin J.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal-Shelter Volunteer! 🐶
Hello! 👋🐾 I’m Ben - newly settled in Durango, CO after two years exploring Europe. I grew up in the English countryside surrounded by animals, so caring for pets has always been second nature to me. 🌿🐑🐶 I’ve worked with everything from farm animals to family pets, most recently working with Secondhand Hounds shelter in Minnesota helping care for dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes. 🐕🦺🐱💛 I’m comfortable with all breeds, all sizes, and all personalities - energetic adventurers, gentle giants, seniors who need a softer pace, and even pups with quirks or nerves. My experience includes walking, grooming, potty breaks, basic care, and medication support. 🚶♂️🧼💊
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I follow your pet’s normal routine and your instructions exactly! Feeding, walks, meds, and house rules. I keep a close eye on safety, stress, and comfort, whether I’m in your home or they’re with me. Your pet stays supervised, secure, and treated with the same care I’d give my own.
Ratings and reviews
We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter! Ben had our husky, Loki, for the weekend, and we received multiple picture updates of his many, MANY walk/runs while we were gone. We have a happy, tired boy home with us, and we will ask Ben to sit for us in the future whenever possible.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I’ve recently moved back to the U.S. after living in the UK for several years. In the US, I worked along side several pet adoption/rescue agencies & volunteered at shelters.