Heather S.
Port Wing, WI
Yep, I am the other dog whisperer!
Pet care experience
I LOVE dogs and dogs LOVE me! I am an organic farmer and photographer who is starting over after closing my archeology company a couple years ago. I grew up with dogs and had my own beagle/coonhound mix until he passed last year. I spent 2 years traveling the eastern USA volunteering on organic farms in exchange for room and board and got to know several wonderful dogs on my travels ranging from elderly dogs to a 8 week old puppy and a 7 month old puppy who I absolutely fell in love with and got to help train as I was at that farm for three months. My own dog had a seizure disorder so I am familiar with dog seizures and how to handle such situations, including the importance of keeping to their medication schedules. I have also been told by several pet parents that I have a way with animals, and even ones that are really shy around new people come right up to me, I always say that dogs know dog people! I also have experience with chicken care, parrot care, as well as bunnies and ducks, so if you have a small barnyard of different farm animals, I can handle it! I have good transportation and still have the the back seat set up with a dog cover for trips out and about if necessary or requested. I am drug and smoke free. I am also a photographer and enjoy photographing pets in action!
Reviews
Heather was great! She walked the dogs and sent us pictures each day and gave us a review of the day. The house was kept clean while we were gone. No complaints at all. She was easy to talk to and get a hold of and enjoys animals. Would definitely use her again. Thank you Heather, for keeping our fur babies safe and happy! Wonderful job!
Heather arrived on time and our pets seemed happy when we got home!
Heather did a great job taking care of our cats, chickens, and parrot while we were out of town. Good, regular communication and some pictures here and there helped ease our worries. Hopefully we'll be able to book again soon.
I had the pleasure of having Heather Starka stay here in my home and on my farm for a little over two months through a volunteer program called WWOOF. I found her to be a lovely, kind, and articulate person She is extremely capable, self motivated, responsible and quite frankly, worked her rear off. We got so much accomplished while she was here. We also delivered produce orders and Heather was great with customer relations at those accounts My animals and my friend's animals were attracted to Heather like a magnet Dogs in particular seem to gravitate to her and be very at ease with her I have a new and sensitive young dog this year and Heather really helped with socializing him and giving him lots of positive input She even went to puppy class with puppy and me My old cat forsook my lap for Heather's in the evenings! If Rover.com is looking for a congenial, dedicated person that is excellent with animals then Heather is a perfect fit Heather is welcome at my house anytime and i truly enjoyed our time together.
About Heather S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat your pet like they are my pet, and your home like I would treat my grandma's home, with the highest respect! When staying at your home I usually bring books to read and my laptop to work on editing photos, I'm low maintenance and usually even bring my own food.
Information Heather S. would like to know about your pet
The main thing is temperament. Aggression towards other dogs? people? kids? uniforms etc.? Any tendencies to lunge at tires if a car or bicycle passes during a walk? Are they a known escape artist? Weather related stress issues? And of course any medical issues.
A typical day
From playing fetch to relaxing on the couch, your fur family will be treated like my family. Your dog will enjoy long walks, I often walk 2-3 miles at a time. If they enjoy riding in the car to walk in a park or on the beach, that is always fun to go to other areas. Your dog will have no lack of love and fun while you are away.
Services
Heather can watch in your home
Availability
I am an organic farmer and work in a greenhouse in spring, so things get busy once things get going in April. Once we open in May, I'll probably not be available for stays outside my immediate community. But in winter I don't have many commitments.
About Heather S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat your pet like they are my pet, and your home like I would treat my grandma's home, with the highest respect! When staying at your home I usually bring books to read and my laptop to work on editing photos, I'm low maintenance and usually even bring my own food.
Information Heather S. would like to know about your pet
The main thing is temperament. Aggression towards other dogs? people? kids? uniforms etc.? Any tendencies to lunge at tires if a car or bicycle passes during a walk? Are they a known escape artist? Weather related stress issues? And of course any medical issues.
A typical day
From playing fetch to relaxing on the couch, your fur family will be treated like my family. Your dog will enjoy long walks, I often walk 2-3 miles at a time. If they enjoy riding in the car to walk in a park or on the beach, that is always fun to go to other areas. Your dog will have no lack of love and fun while you are away.
Location
Port Wing, WI
Heather S.
Port Wing, WI