Hi! My name is Maura and I live in Adams. I’m a local teacher and I am looking to supplement my horse habit with another love of mine: pets! I have been pet sitting since the age of 10 and have done it in my home here within the last few years for folks headed to music festivals or for a day on the slopes. I am NOT currently accepting dogs in my own home or most overnight care jobs that require me to stay in your home*. I can certainly visit your home multiple times in the afternoon/evening/morning to accommodate an overnight though! This arrangement has worked well before. * I am willing to do overnights for small farm sitting (equine, goats, etc.) as well as house pets provided I have plenty of notice in advance. I offer a variety of services including: dog walking, letting dogs out/play/cuddle time, cat and dog sitting in your home, house sitting, and small farm sitting. I also offer red light therapy sessions for pets small and large! I have experience with all types of animals including, but not limited to: dogs, cats, hamsters/gerbils/rats, rabbits, ferrets, large aquariums, horses, cows, goats, and pigs. I’ve worked with small, medium, and large breed dogs of a variety of breeds, dispositions, and energy levels. The same applies to horses! I’m comfortable administering oral medication and caring for senior animals and baby animals. I can also administer medication to livestock with specific instructions. Additionally, I have experience sitting/running an equine boarding barn with 19 horses on the property. Because my husband and I are experienced and loving pet owners ourselves, we’ve been established with the same vet for over fifteen years. We have three dogs (an English pointer, a chihuahua, and a pomchi), three cats, two large aquarium's, a rabbit, and a horse (thoroughbred). I do have an eleven year old who adores animals of all kinds and is very respectful with space. While she will not always need to accompany me, she sometimes comes as a package deal. If your animal is not kid-friendly, a heads-up is appreciated! I understand how stressful it can be to board and/or travel with pets and my goal is to alleviate some of that. Here on vacation and need someone to let your dog out while you explore? Done. Headed out of the Berkshires for vacation and want to FaceTime your pup because you’re away? Give us a call! Headed out to the slopes for the day but have a new puppy who’s not potty trained yet? Let me help you out. I come armed with treats (if that’s ok!), a genuine, lifelong love for animals, and a personal understanding of the stress that worrying about your pet when you’re away can cause. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions about availability or services! Thanks and I hope to hear from you!