Candice J.
Newberry, FL
Responsible and Reliable provider
Pet care experience
Howdy, I am a retired professional who has spent a lifetime rescuing, training, researching, caring for and loving companion animals. I've spent over 30 years working with rescues and shelters, raising foster puppies and kittens which evolved into a part time dog boarding business for 15+ years. I am currently not set up for boarding in my home but possibly in the future. I have experience with aggressive dogs, submissive dogs, timid dogs, puppies, hundred of cats and kittens in addition to small animals, farm animals, birds and reptiles. I am able to administer medications and have found many ideas to prevent anxiety when owners are gone. I look forward to meeting you and all those beautiful babies. About this sitter: An animal empath since birth, I have worked in pet stores, trained as a professional groomer and foster with local rescues and shelters. My family has welcomed everything from orphaned squirrels and baby raccoons to farm animals and reptiles into our family home. Meet my pets 7 year old LabX foster fail - Charlie 5 year old Chihuahua - Poppie 3 year old Bloodhound - Hazel 8 cats 1 Holland Lop rabbit 2 mini pigs 1 Leopard Gecko 1 Sulcata tortoise several chickens, turkeys and guinea hens
Reviews
This is the second time I've hired Candice and I would hire her again and again. I know my pets are safe in her care. She does an amazing job and has great communication.
Candice did a fantastic job. Great communication, on time, sent lots of pics, I would absolutely hire her again. Came home after a week away to happy, healthy, well taken care of pets.
She was very accommodating. Needed her on spur of the moment and she came through
Candice responded quickly to my booking request, and prompt and communicative going forward. She was open and seemed genuine when she came for the walk through. She sent some pictures and went on the days she said she would. The house was good and the pets where happy when I returned. She even offered to come an extra day at the end of my trip because it was so hot outside and I wasn't sure I would be home as planned...air travel delays. I would definitely use her services again!
About Candice J.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I understand that each home has developed a process to keep their pet not only happy but safe. I will follow those procedures to keep everyone safe. If I notice something I think could be an issue, I would notify the owners.
Information Candice J. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any special needs of your pet. Does your pet have any triggers or fears? Are there any habits you pet has that is concerning? Does your pet have any medical issues. Is your pet aggressive? Good aggressive? Animal aggressive? People aggressive? What makes your pet happiest?
A typical day
Having a dog who suffers severe anxiety, I can recognize the body language and signs. I have many strategies to help with anxious dogs, including touch therapy, exercise to burn nervous energy and rewards. My drop in visits are customized to your pets needs based on your instructions and requests coupled with my experiences with your pets.
Services
Candice can watch in your home
Availability
I am a retired professional with an open schedule. I enjoy the outdoors and playing with the pups. Currently, I talk daily walks with my 3 dogs and our pet pig, sometimes a barn cat tags along too. Safety is a priority when outside walking. Leashes, a good fitting collar or harness are a must. Doggie poo? No problem!
About Candice J.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I understand that each home has developed a process to keep their pet not only happy but safe. I will follow those procedures to keep everyone safe. If I notice something I think could be an issue, I would notify the owners.
Information Candice J. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any special needs of your pet. Does your pet have any triggers or fears? Are there any habits you pet has that is concerning? Does your pet have any medical issues. Is your pet aggressive? Good aggressive? Animal aggressive? People aggressive? What makes your pet happiest?
A typical day
Having a dog who suffers severe anxiety, I can recognize the body language and signs. I have many strategies to help with anxious dogs, including touch therapy, exercise to burn nervous energy and rewards. My drop in visits are customized to your pets needs based on your instructions and requests coupled with my experiences with your pets.
Location
Newberry, FL
Pets
Candice J.
Newberry, FL