Hello! My name is Shannon and I have spent nearly my entire life caring for animals and would love to care for yours. While earning my degree as a Wildlife Biologist, I was a professional dog walker and pet sitter for a host of repeat clients for years in MN. Moving to NYC, I pounded the pavement with furry friends while also working as an Ornithologist at the American Museum of Natural History. I have worked at myriad veterinary clinics as a Vet Tech with domestic as well as exotic pets. I can safely administer medication from the largest Mastiff to the most delicate of Budgies. I have been cornered by an Andean Condor and lived to tell while a Zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo, where animal care expertise was of paramount importance. Training and enrichment exercises are competitive assets I am able to offer to support your critter's happy, healthy home life. Running a small petting zoo has familiarized me with the barnyard friends as well. In addition to my extensive professional experience, I am committed to animal welfare advocacy via fostering, fundraising and volunteerism. While studying monkeys in Belize, I co-founded a local Humane Society chapter to assuage conflict between residents and feral dog populations. Our Boston Terrier, Hooligan, and I are avid hikers and love explore all the terrain the Hudson Valley has to offer. We would enjoy bringing your hiking buddy along with us! I look forward to making your young, old, furry, feathered or scaly friends tired and happy - showered with affection and fun!