Shannon K.
Cornwall, NY
Zookeeper for Hire! 25+ experience!
Pet care experience
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!
Reviews
Shannon was a great cat sitter for trip! She kept us in the loop on how our cat was doing every day and took pictures, which we always appreciate. Our cat requires daily medication and Shannon handled that with ease. Very happy to have worked with her!
Second time booking Shannon and she was exceptional! Diesel is really starting to opening up to her! He trusts so few, that says a lot!
We had a last minute trip out of town come up and Shannon was available to stop in for our 2 cats while we were away. She was on time, great to our kitties, and dependable! We plan to reach out to Shannon for any trips in the future!
Helped out when I hit a snafu in the booking process; amazing, took great care of baby.
About Shannon K.
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Information Shannon K. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know what motivates your pup- food, prey, toys so that we may better connect. If there is separation anxiety, I am well versed in alleviating this kind of stressor. Are there any routines or habits unique to your buddy? I have 4 year old twins so dogs must unquestionably be good with kids. They have been raised to be respectful of animals so no tail pulling, etc. here, but need to know that they are used to being around young children.
A typical day
Black Rock State Forest and Plum Point are local favorites as well as the beautiful waterfall trail off of Angola Rd. Fun, basic tricks for mental stimulation are up my sleeve.
Services
Shannon can host
Shannon can watch in your home
About Shannon K.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Shannon K. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know what motivates your pup- food, prey, toys so that we may better connect. If there is separation anxiety, I am well versed in alleviating this kind of stressor. Are there any routines or habits unique to your buddy? I have 4 year old twins so dogs must unquestionably be good with kids. They have been raised to be respectful of animals so no tail pulling, etc. here, but need to know that they are used to being around young children.
A typical day
Black Rock State Forest and Plum Point are local favorites as well as the beautiful waterfall trail off of Angola Rd. Fun, basic tricks for mental stimulation are up my sleeve.
Location
Cornwall, NY
Pets
Shannon K.
Cornwall, NY