Pet Sitting in Mountain Home

About: My passion for animals led to a career as a wildlife biologist doing a host of amazing and unique wildlife related jobs, even a zookeeper at an AKA accredited zoo! I have experience training and recognizing the needs of many different types of animals including those skittish kitties, frisky puppies and esteemed senior dogs. My husband is also an excellent animal caregiver. Whether it's providing care during your travels or accommodating unexpected situations, count on me to ensure your pets receive the attention and love they deserve. My "real job" is incredible and I am allowed to work from my home-based office. Because of this, I am available to accommodate may different needs as a critter sitter. I live at the end of a quiet gravel road with little to no traffic. Our yard is not fenced but I have a dog kennel and dog crates should they be needed. I have three friendly dogs and three cats of my own that love to have furry friends visit during the day or sleepovers!

About: While I've grown up with dogs (from little to large breeds), I've an affinity and appreciation for all animals and am confident in my capacity to provide care, respectively. I understand how wonderfully special they are, offering unrivaled companionship, connection, and comfort; that they inspire joy and gratitude in our hearts through their individual character, play, and temperament. My intent and investment in the care of other's animals is to elicit and instill a peace of mind that their care is like that of my own (though, of course, only second best to oneself). I'm currently available, working remotely with a pretty flexible schedule, to attend to your best friend, be it dog, cat, or kiddo's leopard gecko or rabbit. At this time, my kind, attentive, and consistent care extends exclusively to that in / around my clients' homes. I want you and your pet to feel the most at ease -- in that of a known and comfortable environment. I'm amenable and responsive to any instructions, preferences, and needs. Most recently, I cared for a two-year-old mini Golden Doodle (while housesitting in Northern California) that unexpectedly developed an unfortunate "hot spot". Through diligent communication with her owners (who were vacationing in Europe), we coordinated how best to proceed. This included several visits to a vet, where she also, as it turned out, had double ear infections. Treatment protocol required both topical and oral medications twice daily. I recorded an audio of the summary diagnosis from the vet and shared this with her humans, as well as regular updates and photos of the healing progress. Simultaneously, I was asked to move her to a balanced raw diet (like that of my own dog), and which required more effort but that was entirely inline with what I'm already accustomed.