Rachel S.
Holcomb, KS
New professional animal keeper!
Pet care experience
Hi! I am a recent college graduate, currently working as a zookeeper. I grew up taking care of my family's Shetland sheepdogs and dog sitting for friends and neighbors. I also have a lot of experience caring for other animals in wildlife rehabilitation and in zoos, so I'm fairly comfortable around animals of all types and energy levels! My experience includes: pet dogs, cats, hamsters, fishes, reptiles, amphibians, and farm/native rehabilitation/zoo animals. At one of my zoo internships, I was able to train an aardvark to walk in a leash and harness. At my current zoo position, I hope to keep developing my skills in operant conditioning and positive reinforcement training to work with animals of all taxa. All in all, I have a wide experience working with animals in different capacities. I know how to prepare special diets and medications, clean up poop/litter/etc, train animals with positive reinforcement, safely walk dogs (and other mammals), and I'm a great playmate for your pet as well! I am currrently available Mondays and Tuesdays, but may be able to offer animal care services in the evenings during the rest of the week.
Reviews
Rachel grew up with two dogs, and has always loved and taken care of animals. She has repeatedly fed, walked, and taken care of dogs from two different families while neighbors have been out of town. She interned as a zoo keeper last summer and took care of many different animals. I enthusiastically recommend Rachel as a dog walker, sitter and caregiver!
Rachel is our next door neighbor. We had a dog that could not go to a kennel because she did not get along with other dogs. Rachel would come over 3 x a day, plus walk her each day for a week at a time. Rachel took great care of our dog, we were lucky to have her care for her (our dog has since passed away). Rachel would send me pictures and updates on how she was doing. I never worried about Penny while I was gone. I highly recommend Rachel.
About Rachel S.
Communication
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Information Rachel S. would like to know about your pet
Please just let me know your dog's personality, training, and particular likes/dislikes ahead of time so I can be prepared and let your pet feel safe around me!
Services
Rachel can watch in your home
About Rachel S.
Communication
Skills
Information Rachel S. would like to know about your pet
Please just let me know your dog's personality, training, and particular likes/dislikes ahead of time so I can be prepared and let your pet feel safe around me!
Location
Holcomb, KS
Rachel S.
Holcomb, KS