Monique L.
Van Buren, AR
Master of Health
Pet care experience
Master of Public Health Horse and Dog Sitter Comfort of my 10 x20 ft bedroom cottage when 'Boarding' selected: attached fenced dog run: mulch. Bedroom with 5 wall height windows: 6 ft tall yard fencing. One family of pets at a time board in my bedroom cottage with overlapping dates staying at yards away vacation rental RV which has no fenced yard: easy to walk dogs only at RV. Background: Equine and livestock experienced with feeding/turn out / cleaning, wellness check etc. I enjoy animal & health services using my Master of Public Health. I enjoy work with horses/donkeys, livestock (goats/pigs/chicken/cattle), dogs, cats and critters home / farm sitting. I am comfortable caring for animals with medical and mobility challenges (large dogs with hind slings welcome). I am a former social services/research professional. I have over three continuous years of equine care experience with one stable. Completed part of a retired Pilchuck Vet. (WA) equine first aid workshop & check stalls/paddocks daily for injury prevention. Serving the following locations: within a 30 min. drive of I-40/I-59 juncture (Van Buren) What a day looks like: Morning routine with animals, I then work onsite & offsite, return for your required potty breaks and if off site return again later afternoon/early evening routine per our agreement (often around dawn/dusk for safe pasture turn out/in). My husband has fed and prepared grain/soaking/supplements & turned out (to pasture) etc. so is a back up but it will just be me feeding. We are former Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Center volunteers. I volunteered with Everett (WA) Animal Shelter (cat team) & Everett Animal Farm & National Forest Service Bend WA & WA State Dept. of Natural Resources: Rosario Tide Pool Guide. Free 30 Min. Meet & Greet: Propose a couple days and times for a Meet & Greet at your local park or barn/home Tuesday through Thursdays daytime or evening. I offer free weekday training time to learn equine and livestock turnout/feed routines. Pet play time, cuddles and belly rubs unlimited. Enjoy the peace of mind of care by a professional who can usually mimic your typical routine. Health and happiness to you and yours... Monique L.
Reviews
Monique is the best pet sitter I could have ever imagined. Her empathetic care coupled with her extensive knowledge and experience cannot be beaten. I consider myself lucky to have found her. She is a true angel who took wonderful care of my baby. I HIGHLY recommend her!
Monique was a great sitter for our pups. She was very responsive, sent lots of pics and updates, and made pick up and drop off smooth. Would definitely recommend!
So glad we found Monique! She’s handles our two rowdy dogs amazingly and offers the best care. She sends photo and activity updates very regularly and is very accommodating. Our dogs enjoy her and are excited to see her every time!
Very professional. Monique cared for our pup as if it were hers, cuddles, walks, play time, she did it all. Monique kept up updated often with pictures and texts that reassured Sirius was in good hands.
About Monique L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Loving attention & outside play & sniff time. Equine turn out & feeding. Boarding: My 10 x 20 bedroom cottage is for pets from one family. 5 wall height windows allow nature viewing: birds year & lizards. Attached fenced yard to run & sniff. Child free and pet free cottage. My RV vacation rental is for pets from one family and if there is demand it will get a fenced yard as well. My husband and I are able to ensure that pets enjoy their usual routine sleeping near their humans. This allows pets from two different families to overlap dates to increase my availability. Typically the family with the most pets receives the master bedroom and the smaller number of guests receive the RV. Pets are moved from the RV to the detached bedroom cottage when it's available.
Home
Information Monique L. would like to know about your pet
What would be unusual for their eating/excreting, vocalizing, being petted & playfulness. It can be easy to forget: bumps/limps/irregularities & to write down where cleaning supplies are. I always ask where the broom is and if your pet has anywhere they do not like to be petted. I like to know how far apart to put dog beds and whether they mind being picked up.
A typical day
Scratches & belly rubs, playtime together in yard & home. Fetch, tug o war, hide & seek, your provided treats hidden in a Kong or given as a reward for good behavior...your pets favorite games you share with me
Services
Monique can host
Monique can watch in your home
Availability
I handcraft natural skin care, equine gear and provide care for loved ones, most often within 30 min. of HWY 40/HWY 59 juncture Van Buren.
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About Monique L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Loving attention & outside play & sniff time. Equine turn out & feeding. Boarding: My 10 x 20 bedroom cottage is for pets from one family. 5 wall height windows allow nature viewing: birds year & lizards. Attached fenced yard to run & sniff. Child free and pet free cottage. My RV vacation rental is for pets from one family and if there is demand it will get a fenced yard as well. My husband and I are able to ensure that pets enjoy their usual routine sleeping near their humans. This allows pets from two different families to overlap dates to increase my availability. Typically the family with the most pets receives the master bedroom and the smaller number of guests receive the RV. Pets are moved from the RV to the detached bedroom cottage when it's available.
Home
Information Monique L. would like to know about your pet
What would be unusual for their eating/excreting, vocalizing, being petted & playfulness. It can be easy to forget: bumps/limps/irregularities & to write down where cleaning supplies are. I always ask where the broom is and if your pet has anywhere they do not like to be petted. I like to know how far apart to put dog beds and whether they mind being picked up.
A typical day
Scratches & belly rubs, playtime together in yard & home. Fetch, tug o war, hide & seek, your provided treats hidden in a Kong or given as a reward for good behavior...your pets favorite games you share with me
Location
Van Buren, AR
Monique L.
Van Buren, AR