Shannon K.
Shannon K.
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Highlights
Pet care experience
Prev.Vet Student→Grad Bird Nerd🐦
My unique journey to NW Arkansas has provided me with strong foundational knowledge on animal welfare and safety, as well as an unparalleled perspective on pet wellbeing and happiness, ensuring both you and your fur-babies are satisfied with my service. ♥️😸 Relevent experience: - Pet owner for 15+ years (🐢,🐈⬛,🐈) - Kennel Attendent for 2 years - Veterinary Assistant for 1 year - Laboratory Researcher (using animal models) for 4 years - Keeper Aide (Small Mammal) at Smithsonian National Zoo for 2 years - Attended 1 year of Veterinary School (University of Pennsylvania 2018) - Previous Anatomy (laboratory dissections) and Ornithology (bird biology) instructor at UARK - Previous volunteer at Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation - Field Biologist and UARK Graduate Student for the past 6 years (Thesis on Eastern Bluebird ecology and wildlife conservation) Previously, I had successful stays with a variety of pets on Rover (big and small, young and old). While I am coming back to pet sitting with the app after several years of being inactive, I definitely look forward to starting anew and meeting new clients and their fur babies in NWA. With my veterinary background, I am comfortable administering medications and I would be happy to discuss any other exceptional and/or lingering requests you may have.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Shannon is amazing!! She left detailed updates with photos. I forgot to leave my cat’s toys out, and she brought toys to play with my cat. My cat loved Shannon, and she allowed Shannon to brush her. I hate to say so many wonderful things about her for fear she will become overbooked, but she is the best !!
Shannon was kind, responsive and communicative- and our dogs loved her!
Shannon did an exceptional job taking care/of and nurturing my two cats for 10 days. One of my cats is diabetic, and the other, once feral kitty, needs encouragement to stay visible instead of hiding and wants to eat in private. Shannon figured out ways to meet the needs of both and stayed in touch constantly. I really was relieved to have her spending nights with drop in visits during the day! I highly recommend her! (Lots of daily photo updates!)
Shannon is wonderful! She got our skittish cat to come out, asked clarifying questions, and left detailed reports. I appreciated her thoroughness and felt my kitty was in good hands. She also kindly brought in some packages we had delivered. We would definitely book with her again.
Excellent cat care from Shannon! Communicative, kind and thoughtful. Well versed with pet needs and special needs as well.
Shannon was amazing with our 2 pups! She was extremely thorough, did everything asked of her, and went above and beyond in her attention to detail and care. She even handled my crazy 2 y/o spaniel with grace 🤪 I am so thankful to have used her as our Rover and will in future as well!
Calendar and availability
Schedule
Other than caring for my own pets and attending a lecture on Wednesday afternoons, I am free and flexible to care for your pets on your desired schedule.
Where your pet will stay
Safety, trust & environment
Depending on the client's home type, I will adjust each visit accordingly. With a fenced in yard, potty breaks will be a breeze and we may enjoy the spring weather with running around. Otherwise, I will quickly research a safe and reasonable walking path or find a local park to take your loved one(s). In the home, I assume the pet will have spots they find cozy and relaxing and I am more than happy/willing to 'go to them', giving them some love and attention in the areas they feel most comfortable.
Pets
A typical day
I am looking forward to exploring the outdoors when I am in town and would love to bring your pup along. Let me know their favorite activities and I will adjust our day accordingly. Whether they enjoy hikes or taking a dip on a hot summer day, meeting up with friends at the dog park or just playing some ol' fashioned fetch, I am up for anything! For kitties, I imagine some interactive play with a crinkle toy or teaser wand, followed up with chin scratches (or wherever they fancy) may be in order.