Backyard to Barnyard Pet Sitting

12/02/2025

11/29/2025

Hi Everyone!
I am booking for January- May 2026. January is almost full. If you have any questions or would like to book a meet and greet or pet/farm sitting please send me a message on facebook or text. I currently do not do overnights. I also have an infant come with me to all my pet/farm sitting jobs. I look forward to hearing from you 😊

11/27/2025

11/23/2025

PSA: I just saw a post on a page near by that someone on the side of the road rolled a pumpkin into a pasture to give to a horse. Please do not feed animals you do not know even if you stop on the side of the road to admire them.. that specific horse has a special diet and certain foods are a choking hazard to horses and to other animals. Please ask the owner(s) before feeding something to an animal especially a horse. I see this all the time and pray that horse doesn’t choke or colic because someone wants to get close to a horse or cow and feed it. These animals are on specific food and may not be allowed treats because of allergies, restrictions, etc.

11/22/2025

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinarian is closely monitoring an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type-1 (EHV-1) and its neurological form, Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), linked to a recent barrel racing and rodeo-type event held in Waco, Texas.

Sixteen cases have been confirmed in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, and Louisiana, with additional cases and equine deaths under investigation. Horses that attended or had contact with animals from the Waco event may have been exposed and could pose a risk of further transmission.

At this time, there are no confirmed cases of EHV or EHM in Connecticut. Connecticut’s State Veterinarian is awaiting trace information from affected states to determine if any exposed horses may have traveled to or through Connecticut. Owners of horses who traveled to the affected states should notify their veterinarian. If we receive traces from other states, we will contact those owners directly, and in coordination with their attending veterinarian, will issue quarantines to mitigate further spread of the disease.

This outbreak serves as a reminder of the potential disease risks associated with large commingling equine events. It underscores the importance of timely reporting of diseases and ensuring that movement restrictions are followed, including veterinary inspection and health certificates prior to travel.

🐴Important Reminders for Equine Owners:
• Review and strengthen biosecurity protocols at home, at events, and on the road.
• Ensure vaccinations are current.
• Obtain a valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) before traveling.
• If your horse has recently traveled to Texas, Oklahoma, or another impacted state, monitor closely for symptoms such as fever, nasal discharge, or neurological signs.
• Consult your veterinarian if you suspect exposure or illness.
• Some states have implemented movement restrictions — always check with your destination state for current import requirements before traveling.

⚠️Resources
To learn more about symptoms, transmission, and treatment of EHV/EHM, visit: https://loom.ly/L49BIvI
For the most up-to-date verified information of confirmed cases, visit https://loom.ly/Uk9vdhE
For more information on animals and animal health, including diseases that are reportable to the State Veterinarian, please visit the state website: https://loom.ly/3h7l_2E

11/19/2025

Heard any tall tales lately? Set the record straight!

11/14/2025

Hi Everyone!
I still have December 7-20 available for pet/farm sitting. If you have any questions or would like to book a meet and greet or pet/farm sitting please send me a message on facebook or text. I am also booking for 2026. I am almost full for January 🙂 I do not do overnights at this time. I also have a infant come with me to all my pet/farm sitting jobs

11/12/2025

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