Carol B.
Manchester, IA
I Iove all animals!!!
Pet care experience
I recently retired after 31 years of teaching Special Education students. I would like to change my subjects and work with the 4 legged type for a while. I grew up out in the country down in South Texas. We had dogs, cats, horses, cows, and an occasional wild bunny. One summer in high school, I worked at a veterinary office. I helped with everything from surgical prep to surgeries on dogs, cats and horses.I was even successful at nursing one puppy back to health through Parvo with subcutaneous fluids and antibiotics. At home, I have a 17 yr old Shih Tzu, a almost 5 yr old Golden Retriever and a 2 yr old Doodle. Due to all the energy and unpredictability, I will not be able to keep pets at my home. In the future, I hope to be able to have overnight guests and daycare as well. While raising two boy, we owned many pets. We had 3 hamsters, a chinchilla, a few cats and 5 dogs, including our current ones. I can’t even imagine a home without pets. We were even able to raise and nurture a few wild bunnies. Now in my retirement I would like to relax and enjoy the company of our four-legged friends.
Reviews
Carol is the absolute best!!
Carol is wonderful! She is reliable, communicates clearly and keeps our fur baby happy while we are away. She even gave our cat medicine twice a day which was so appreciated!!
Carol is wonderful! Our dog really loves having her visit and she brings us so much peace of mind. She really is the best!
Carol has been checking in on my babies for almost 2 years and they are the first pet sitter to come out of hiding for. She’s very reliable, does exactly what you would do for your pets and has helped me many times at the last minute when I’ve gotten stuck with work or delayed getting home. Absolutely love her!!
About Carol B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I generally do not do any in-my-home care due to the fact that I have an elderly Shih Tzu. I hope to, possibly, in the future.
Information Carol B. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know any information about your dog that would make it beneficial to him or her during their time with me. If they have behavior issues, picky eating, injuries, or even favorite toys and games to play. It always makes it easier on all of us if your dog has a great time during my stay.
A typical day
It all depends on your dog. If they are high energy and love to play, so do I! I will play fetch till my arm falls off if that’s what they like. Tug-of-war, not my favorite, because the dog always wins! As for walks, I ask that they be brief and short. I will have the pleasure of a knee replacement in my future, Hair for long walks are not something I can offer at this time.
Services
Carol can watch in your home
Availability
I have 3 dogs, one elderly with special needs, that I tend to in the morning and evening. I will except bookings from 8:00 in the morning until 8:00 at night. That gives me time to tend to my own four-legged loved ones! I am retired and have no children at home, so your pets are my priority!
About Carol B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I generally do not do any in-my-home care due to the fact that I have an elderly Shih Tzu. I hope to, possibly, in the future.
Information Carol B. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know any information about your dog that would make it beneficial to him or her during their time with me. If they have behavior issues, picky eating, injuries, or even favorite toys and games to play. It always makes it easier on all of us if your dog has a great time during my stay.
A typical day
It all depends on your dog. If they are high energy and love to play, so do I! I will play fetch till my arm falls off if that’s what they like. Tug-of-war, not my favorite, because the dog always wins! As for walks, I ask that they be brief and short. I will have the pleasure of a knee replacement in my future, Hair for long walks are not something I can offer at this time.
Location
Manchester, IA
Pets
Carol B.
Manchester, IA