Shona A.
Shona A.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pet sitting/walking services!
My name is Shonagh and I live in Niagara Falls, Ontario with my Argentino Dogo, Nyko (my own dog has plenty care at home, so don't worry... he will never go neglected while I'm out and about with your pets!) I am offering to either come walk your dog when needed or drop in to look after them when you need it! I've always been an animal lover; I've been around them my entire life (many shapes, sizes, breeds and types.) I have plenty of experience caring for dogs; my father has been a breeder since I was a young girl which allowed me to help with and constantly walk puppies. This created a life long affection for animals. I understand how to be attentive and diligent with the care, responsibility and mindfulness that all creatures deserve. Most of my life revolves around caring for and showering animals with attention and love so essentially, I've had plenty of years to develop an understanding on how to communicate and bond with them! It's allowed me the good judgment, patience and keenness required to suit distinctive needs of diverse personalities. For years, I've been a go-to source for many who need somebody to walk or sit their furry comrades. So relax, now you can feel at ease knowing your treasured sidekick is in capable hands; whether you're at work, sick, on vacation or wherever it is you may need to be! I am very flexible! I have also had the approach of 'do unto other pets as you'd have done unto yours' approach to pet care - so once I'm acquainted with their individual requirements/needs/specifics, they get the 5 star treatment I would give my own! So give me a shout, tell me about yourselves (I'll include some examples on where to get started below!) and let me become your best friend's new friend! You and your pet’s unique history. Any of your pet’s unique behaviors. Your pet’s regular routine and schedule for walks, play, and feeding. Any health conditions your pet has. Any of your pet’s triggers (other dogs, joggers, children, cats, etc) and how to handle those encounters. Your expectations for the stay (visit length, walking times, arrivals and departures, house rules). How you have trained your dog/what commands you use
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Whatever directions you give me is what I will provide (okay and let's face it, and then some haha. For example, I often make sure I leave extra and ample time between bookings to give some extra lovings if if that's what they want haha. I'm pretty sure you wouldn't find anybody who provides this service who didn't get into this because they didn't simply love being around pets, after all 😆 we are all here for the same reason, we are passionate about animals!) Essentially,I am here for YOUR/YOUR ANIMALS needs. I'm very intuitive and versed in listening to various communication methods. Ultimately, they tell us so much.. we just have to know how to listen to their language ☺️ At the end of the day, no are the same. What they enjoy/prefer, their boundaries, their routine, their pace/comfort levels and personalities all differ and it's my job to know how and when to adjust my body language and how to care for them in both the way that sets them up for success and gives you peace of mind. For safety - thankfully in the decade or so I've been doing this I have never ran into any emergencies, it's still important to have an action plan anyhow - I make a point to carry my own pet first aid kit (or "doggie bag" if you will 😂) and water/bowl, paw balm, treats (owner permitting, of course) and poop bags (if I'm being honest though, I'm at the point in life where I always have poop bags attached to me no matter where I am or what I'm wearing haha. Some people keep change in their pockets, dog walkers keep poop bags..) Some things I include in my doggie bags are items such as: Travel card containing emergency quick instructions (though I have completed courses and stay up to date it's still a good thing to keep in there, I've also taken courses on and have experience in breaking up dog fights and situations such as how to keep safe and defuse in the event an off-leash dog is charging at you) for CPR, respiratory distress, making a diy emergency muzzle etc Small travel tube of Pet safe sunscreen Tweezers (good for removing ticks or even splinters or large pieces of glass) Adhesive tape (not regular tape you use to wrap packages – the medical kind! Think "vetwrap") Different sizes of gauze to wrap wounds + cotton pads antiseptic wipes, hypochlorous acid pet wound spray or Antibiotic ointment (polysporin since Neosporin isn't as safe for pets because it contains neomycin) Styptic powder (to apply to small wounds that continue bleeding, like a torn or quicked toenail) Gauze to wrap wounds, Small scissors with a blunt end Oral syringe (to flush out wounds or give medicine) Disposable gloves, single serve cleansing towelettes Travel leash for backup in case theirs tears/snaps Oral syringe (to flush out wounds or give medicine) Disposable gloves Single serve cleansing towelettes Etc
Ratings and reviews
Always a comfort knowing Amber is well cared for and enjoys Shonda’s company and attention.
Shona takes great care of Amber and is up to every challenge our aging cat presents . We know Amber is being well cared for while we are away.
We were grateful for Shona’s willingness to take care of Amber on such short notice. They have developed a special bond together and we didn’t want to ask someone else . It’s good to know that Amber will be well taken care of while we are away. Thanks Shona!
Shona is great. She was willing to take care of Molly and Drizzy last minute and handled giving Molly her medication like a pro. She sent me pictures and updates daily! Shona has cat sat for me a few times and I have never been disappointed. She is a true pet lover!
We are very happy with the love and attention Shona gives Amber during her visits . Amber looks forward to spending time with Shona while we are away. It is great to know she is so well taken care of when we are away. Thanks Shona from all of us!
Shona is so lovely, kind, and friendly, but best of all, is so good with my boys! She genuinely and deeply cares for animals....it is so evident in how she interacts with my dogs and how she talks about other dogs she's cared for. She is so thorough with her care and wants your dogs to be perfectly comfortable. Your dogs will be in perfect hands with Shona, I highly recommend her!
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Schedule
All day everyday for me revolves around pet care! Outside of my job (though let's face it, I can hardly call it a job because every minute I get with all these wonderful creatures could never just be considered "work..." Ultimately, they give us a lot more than we give them!) the rest of my time centers around keeping my own boy happy, cared for, safe and loved. Our pets become both our best friends AND our children, y'know? As a result, there's nothing more rewarding to me than giving back to animals - there a few things as beautiful and pure as those bonds. PS, feel free to have me "on call" if you ever need last minute care, I'm almost always around because I live 99.9% of my existence in servitude of my canine and feline lieges (heck, I'd argue that for the most part, the only time I'm not surrounding myself with furry companions is when I'm out shopping for them hahaha)