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Sila S.

Kansas City, KS

6 reviews
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Horses, dogs, cats- I'll take all!

Pet care experience

I live on a farm conveniently located very close to residential KCK. I have horses, chickens, two lovely shepherd mix dogs and one out door cat. My husband and I absolutely love animals and we would like to help others out with their precious pets when we can, so I have launched a pet/farm sitting service <3 My prices are total, unlike other sitters, I charge a flat rate for all animals on site, I don't charge per dog, so what I have listed is what you pay per visit, as long as all the animals can be cared for within the allotted visit time. My credentials: -approx 24yrs experience care, handling, riding horses, dogs, cats, and a variety of other animals -Ride English and western (old barrel racing background and a few years hunt seat and dressage, mostly ride English now) -Own my own property where I care for my personal animals- 3 horses, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 6 chickens -Volunteered at zoo for 4 years caring for elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, zebras, tapirs, etc -Volunteered at animal rescue (one summer) caring for dogs, cats, goats, horses, poultry etc. -Worked at wildlife park caring for camel, working around alpacas and goats, also have experience working around llamas, we had one growing up -Worked for approx 6 months at boarding facility caring for +20 horses daily, feeding, watering and keeping an eye on the place -Given riding lessons for ages 6 through adult, I am extremely professional and safety-conscious, not like some of the back yard instructors with kids with zero experience riding bareback with no helmet. I always had a structured program with goals and lesson plans. -Served as 4H Horse Project Leader for approx 1 year, had to quit due to move for work, but still regularly volunteer for events. -Have an online knowledge-based certificate in Veterinary Support Assistant -I also hold 2 bachelor's degrees, one in Biology, on in Geology, and am working on a master's in veterinary biomedical sciences -I work for an Animal Health company, and have devoted my life to that field

Reviews

Sommer S.
Sep 27, 2017

Choosing Sila as your caretaker is like finding the perfect surrogate mother for your babies! As a kind, gentle, knowledgeable, and trustworthy person, Sila has taken care of my animals many times. I am always confident that she extends the same attention and love to my pets as she does to her own beautiful pack.

Cody R.
Aug 19, 2017

Sila treats her animals better then most people treat their kids. She is someone that I look up to and trust when it comes to both small and large animals. One day I was talking to her about how a old horse of ours had fallen into the wrong hands and they were trying to give her back to us. The problem was she was 3 hours away and we weren't in the position to go get her. Sila without any hesitation said she would so the next day we had our old horse back.

sab S.
Aug 19, 2017

Sila has taken care of dogs for a very long time. Dogs seem to really love her! She helped me when I was putting her dog through 4-h and I needed some tips. She's very knowledgeable and does great in emergency situations, no matter the size of it.

Sab S.
Aug 19, 2017

Sila's experience with horses is far more advanced than most people who have owned horses all there life. In minor emergency situations she works quickly to fix the problem and never freaks out. In extreme emergency situation like colic she can pick up on any sign even in the slightest and she calmly calls a vet. Horses have never been neglected or mistreated in Sila's hands. No matter how early or how late in the day it is she always makes sure hay, water, and wellness are her top priorities.

About Sila S.

Skills

24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Sila S. would like to know about your pet

I will take any breed dog as long as they are able to be handled. For horses and other farm animals, I have extensive horse care and handling experience, and the prices for horse/farm sitting Run $25/day for one visit and feeding/water/check up on property. For two daily visits for farm animals, it runs $40/day for feeding/water/check up. For residential homes with only dogs/cats/fish/other small indoor or small outdoor pets and plant watering, visits are $20/day which includes 30 minute time with the pets if they are the type that like to play. If you are wanting additional walks, dog walks are $15 per session approximately 30 minutes, and will include multiple dogs in one price if can be walked together.

A typical day

I am currently offering in-home animal care for DOGS, CATS, HORSES, AND OTHER FARM ANIMALS. I will also care for any other small pets, including rodents, reptiles, fish, birds, etc, and water your plants/garden if you request. I am not able to take animals to my home at this time, as I have special needs animals in my home.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Sila can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Sila S.

Skills

24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Sila S. would like to know about your pet

I will take any breed dog as long as they are able to be handled. For horses and other farm animals, I have extensive horse care and handling experience, and the prices for horse/farm sitting Run $25/day for one visit and feeding/water/check up on property. For two daily visits for farm animals, it runs $40/day for feeding/water/check up. For residential homes with only dogs/cats/fish/other small indoor or small outdoor pets and plant watering, visits are $20/day which includes 30 minute time with the pets if they are the type that like to play. If you are wanting additional walks, dog walks are $15 per session approximately 30 minutes, and will include multiple dogs in one price if can be walked together.

A typical day

I am currently offering in-home animal care for DOGS, CATS, HORSES, AND OTHER FARM ANIMALS. I will also care for any other small pets, including rodents, reptiles, fish, birds, etc, and water your plants/garden if you request. I am not able to take animals to my home at this time, as I have special needs animals in my home.

Location

Kansas City, KS

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Sila S.

Kansas City, KS

6 reviews