Tammy B.
Booneville, MS
I Heart Doggies and Kitties!
Pet care experience
I grew up on a farm and learned early in life how to care for a lot of different animals. We had several dogs, cats, cattle, horses and pigs going up. Over the years, I have cared for family and friends pets as they travel or vacation. I love animals, especially dogs. I always thought I would have gone into Veterinary Medicine. So, for the past many years I have rescued and rehome many animals. Update: My rescue dogs all have passed and I truly miss Gizmo, Lucky and Sweetie Pie. All of them were such gifts while they were here. Gizmo was a Shih Tzu and will always be my baby. I rescued at 3 months old. I truly believe he was a miracle sent to me. I had him for 12 years and every day was a blessing. He got an autoimmune disease and passed in 2018. I never had children so my dogs are my fur babies. I rescued another dog, Lucky. He passed in 2015. I actually had to put him down due to cancer. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do. I rescued Lucky when he was abandoned and everyone had given up on him. He was a shih Tzu too. Unfortunately, he had some health issues and was very aggressive with food. It took me at least a year to work with him on his aggression when others probably would have given up. He was my special needs dog. That is experience in itself when you take care of that kind of dog. I had to learn a lot of patience. He survive 5 years of a life that he probably would not have had if I hadn't taken him. He developed cancer at 11 years old. We did surgery to remove the tumors but he just wasn't strong enough to get better. I then started volunteering, fostering and helping other dogs find loving homes again. I felt like I was healing one day at a time. That is where I met Sweetie Pie. She has the personality that makes you laugh, even some little quirks that remind me of Lucky. I was just going to foster her but Gizmo fell in love with her and they are best friends. As you can see, I have quite the experience as well as administering meds, bathing and lots and lots of tender loving care. Update: Sweetie passed this passed April 2022 with bone cancer. One day she was running on the farm playing, the next she could barely walk. She wasn't sick at all and the vet said that this type of Cancer develops and spreads quickly. I work with Rover previously in Tennessee and had to move back to Mississippi in April 2021 to my families farm. The great things now, I have alot of land and places to walk and for dogs to run.
Reviews
Tammy is just awesome. She is consistent, reliable and wonderful with the dogs and my kitty. It is such a relief to know my kids are being well taken care of when I have to leave town
Tammy is the best!
Tammy is awesome! I wish I could give her more than five stars . I love that when I block her I don’t have to worry she is always on time and never misses a beat .the girls love her. She keeps me informed at every visit with pictures and updates. I highly recommend her!
Tammy is a great dog sitter. I have left my 5 year old Beagle, Gracie, with her on numerous occasions. Tammy made sure that she got a walk in every day that I was gone and Gracie loves playing with her dog, Gizmo. I trust very few people to look after my dog, but Tammy is definitely one of those people. I know that when I leave Gracie with Tammy she will be cared for with as much love as Tammy has for her own pups. I highly recommend Tammy for any dog care needs!! :)
About Tammy B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
All dogs are different. I try to do the same as a client would do in their home. Some may crate there animal for potty training or sleeping at night. I can do that. I have dogs who have there on space and bed so they know where their safe space is located. I am good about potty breaks and outside play time. As for client home visits and walks, clients usually leave instructions for their dogs habits and needs.
Home
Information Tammy B. would like to know about your pet
Potty trained? Food Aggression? Do they play well with other dogs? Do they run off? Leash trained, Any food allergies? Medications? Illnesses or diseases? Are they currently vaccinated and on flea and tick preventative? Do they have any bad habits or dislikes? Are they stubborn? Barkers? Needy? Lap dog?
A typical day
I live on a farm and it depends on the dog. I have two outside dogs but they are extremely friendly. I believe dogs do better in packs and I always slowly introduce. I like for the dogs to be free to run and smell new smells and have adventures. I do a lot of walking on the farm so they will have a blast. Smaller dogs or dogs who are leashed trained and will run off with remain on a leash at all times. I am working on an airplane hanger building to eventually provide a doggy daycare area for doggies when the weather is bad and cold.
Services
Tammy can host
Tammy can watch in your home
Availability
I currently have another business that is flexible. I am able to work in to my schedule. I am able to work around my schedule to provide a great service for clients.
About Tammy B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
All dogs are different. I try to do the same as a client would do in their home. Some may crate there animal for potty training or sleeping at night. I can do that. I have dogs who have there on space and bed so they know where their safe space is located. I am good about potty breaks and outside play time. As for client home visits and walks, clients usually leave instructions for their dogs habits and needs.
Home
Information Tammy B. would like to know about your pet
Potty trained? Food Aggression? Do they play well with other dogs? Do they run off? Leash trained, Any food allergies? Medications? Illnesses or diseases? Are they currently vaccinated and on flea and tick preventative? Do they have any bad habits or dislikes? Are they stubborn? Barkers? Needy? Lap dog?
A typical day
I live on a farm and it depends on the dog. I have two outside dogs but they are extremely friendly. I believe dogs do better in packs and I always slowly introduce. I like for the dogs to be free to run and smell new smells and have adventures. I do a lot of walking on the farm so they will have a blast. Smaller dogs or dogs who are leashed trained and will run off with remain on a leash at all times. I am working on an airplane hanger building to eventually provide a doggy daycare area for doggies when the weather is bad and cold.
Location
Booneville, MS
Pets
Tammy B.
Booneville, MS