Shani C.
Boulder Creek, CA
Cuddles From A Queer Vegan
Pet care experience
Hi! I am a queer vegan and I absolutely adore animals 🐾💜🌱 By trade, I am a ninth grade English teacher at a small art school, but taking care of animals is a mega passion of mine. Being a full-time teacher and part-time grad student is great, but being around such seriousness all the time can get exhausting. That's why I love caring for animals. It's wonderful to not think so much about words for a change. As a vegan, I adore all animals and strongly believe that they should have their own autonomy. Animals are not objects for humxns to control. I wish that humxns and animals could coexist peacefully. Therefore, I firmly believe in positive reinforcement, like clicker training. I refuse to use shock or prong collars. I do have experience working and socializing with animals. I lived with a senior cat for many years. I have worked as a full-time volunteer for one month at a sanctuary for farmed animals, where I learned to care for chickens, goats, pigs, cows, and other animals. And I volunteer regularly at Oakland Animal Services. As a full-time teacher, I cannot currently commit to living full-time with another animal. Someday I hope to change that, but in the meantime, sitting for companion animals is a great substitute. The only sad part is when I have to say goodbye at the end of my stay. Long story short, I love getting to know animals just as much, and sometimes even more than I love getting to know other people. I would be honored to care for your furry friend! ***I'm a major fan of sending photos! I like to send pics throughout the day.*** My pronouns are they/them/theirs.
Reviews
I have had the privilege of having Lex walk my girl for past couple of months now and I am so glad I found her. She is the bestest friend my Pig could ever dream of! Lex is a gem!
Lex has been walking my girl everyday during the week for almost a month now and I'm so glad I found her. She is so attentive to Pig and I come home to a happy, relaxed and satisfied girl every night. Pig absolutely loves Lex and is so grateful to go on her favorite walks everyday with her. I continue to highly recommend Lex and can only hope everyone has someone as loving to their fur babies as Lex is to mine.
Lex has been absolutely wonderful with Pig. I have entrusted her to look after our fur-bearer everyday while we are at work this week. She truly loves animals and has a deep empathy for them that really makes her provide them with wonderful attention and love. Pig has been so calm and satisfied in the evenings when we get home. She is going on fabulous walks with Lex and without even telling her, she took Pig on her favorite routes in Alameda. I'm so glad we found Lex. We will continue to ask her to look after Piggles and take her for walks while we are at work. I highly recommend Lex to look after your most loved and precious fur babies!
Lex is an exceptional dog handler. They do such a good job with Eydie that I don’t need to worry while I’m at work. Thanks again Lex!
About Shani C.
Communication
Skills
Information Shani C. would like to know about your pet
Any triggers, such as loud noises or eye contact. Preferred commands. Dietary restrictions.
A typical day
This all depends on your pup's needs. I am up for walks, trips to a dog beach, playing fetch, working on clicker training, tug-of-war, and any other activities to engage your furbaby while you're gone.
Services
Shani can watch in your home
About Shani C.
Communication
Skills
Information Shani C. would like to know about your pet
Any triggers, such as loud noises or eye contact. Preferred commands. Dietary restrictions.
A typical day
This all depends on your pup's needs. I am up for walks, trips to a dog beach, playing fetch, working on clicker training, tug-of-war, and any other activities to engage your furbaby while you're gone.
Location
Boulder Creek, CA
Pets
Shani C.
Boulder Creek, CA