- I have been providing pet care services for approximately 30 years I grew up on a small farm, raising dogs, cats, rabbits, a pony, goats, and chickens, ducks, and geese. In my early teens, I also worked at a local kennel. As an adult I have worked on a horse farm with a variety of farm animals. I am available to care for your pet in your home (housesitting,feeding,exercise, etc), and/or provide check-ins. My availability usually includes weekends and holidays. I have also had some experience working with training, as a volunteer, an assistance dog candidate, in his early months. This involved socialization and household acclimation. I have an interest in positive reward training. I have had the experience of owning and working with many breeds (pure- and mixed) of dogs as well as cats, smaller house pets, and hobby farm occupants. I have adopted a puppy whom I plan to train as therapy dog in my work. My geographic availability is primarily Hampshire and Franklin counties, but I will consider the North Quabbin area, and portions of Hampden and Berkshire counties.