Hands on house & pet sitting of Taos New Mexico

12/21/2024

Some sweet girls..and a lovely tree.

12/18/2024

Hands on would like to thank all of my current pet and house sitting clients for a fun and busy year!
I hope the new year with be a healthy and happy one for everyone, human, and animal family.
I hope to bring in new clients and pets. If your needing pet care services,
Text your mail address to my phone number 530-262-3732 to receive a brochure outlining my services.
International travel:
3 to 5 months is a good time set up your pet sit dates.
Domestic: 1.5 -2months out, is a good time frame for setting up pet sit dates.

Trips with short lead times, they happen. Texting my number is the fastest, and first way to reach me concerning possible pet sit dates
& to see if I can add you to the calendar!
Certified and trusted.

10/31/2024

Winter is here!
Some cute pictures of old and new buddies.
Remember to plan early for your pet and house sitting needs.
Text 530-262-3732 to reach me. To receive a brochure in the mail , text your mailing address to the above number.

08/27/2024

Hands on house and pet sitting
Would like to share.. (but first grab cup of coffee🥰)
As to why having your pet watched at your residence, is a safer, and more secure option.
Firstly you are in control of the reliability of your fencing and yard. You know it’s safe for your pet.
There is of course, always the possibility of your pet escaping from your yard. However if this happens, your pet is much more likely to be found, if it does get out from your own yard.
This is so because.. your pet has been sniffing the air, knows the smells, knows when people are coming and going, knows other animals close by, and by sight or smell. It has a smell registry for his/her location.
Also your pet may know people in your neighborhood. Should you take your dog on walks, it’s likely your dog, knows the dogs who live around you, and the friendly people smells of meeting them when walking. You are aquatinted with those dog owners. This is very helpful should your dog get out in your neighborhood.
All of this….it goes away, if your dog escape’s from a pet stay in location, other than your home.
In this situation, your pet has no idea where it’s at. No sniff registry for home. In this case, there are no neighbors, who know your dog.
Your pet, in this predicament is very likely to become confused and would likely start to roam ..looking to find home.
Things to consider:
A smaller lost dog, away from it home, in high sage is very hard to find.
If the yard or area of a non home pet stay becomes damaged, does that pet sitter have the money to instantly repair it? Will it be repaired properly, for the continued safety of your pet?
What protocols are in place, should you have your pet at a non home pet stay?
Also when your pet is at your home being watched, it’s just your pet(s) and a pet sitter. No one is coming and going. The normal human activity is much lower.
No one is going to work, no friends are dropping by, everyone in your world knows you’re gone, whomever is in the know.
My point is, that at a non home pet sit..it’s life as normal. There are likely people coming by. Maybe people your dog does not like. Maybe they bring their own dog by. For those visiting that house, they might not be so careful about a door being left open or whatever.
My point is, when a pet is taken out of the very safe home environment .. for a sit..the pet owner has lost control.
I understand for some people and some situations, it’s not possible for a home pet sit.
In those situations I strongly urge pet owners to align with a boarding kennel. These types of places have much more experience in keeping a pet safe. Granted they are not home like. But if you have to leave your pet, and they cannot be watched at home, a kennel type place is a better,and safer bet.
Lastly make arrangements/ alliance’s now. ***Remember Santa Fe has some good kennel options.
People make bad decisions in emergencies. A little planning now can be the difference in coming home to a happy pet.
I’m currently taking dates for November and beyond.
Texting my number is the golden rule.
*Text 530-262-3732 you can also leave your mailing address in a text for my brochure to sent to you.
*Plan your dates as early as 3 -6 months out, for longer trips.
*Shorter ones under two weeks at least 2 months out.
***The calendar is always changing due to clients unknown last minute changes in travel, either in domestic or international.
***So text when in Doubt about possible openings.

08/14/2024

Best way to reach me?

Text is truly the golden rule. 👍👍👍
530-262-3732

08/13/2024

If you’re planning a winter trip, planning an extended extravaganza!
NOW is the time to check in with me and set those dates!

08/13/2024

Some new kids on the block.
These two pups are really sweet.
And the human parents are sweet gems too!

08/05/2024

These are pet tags I add to my clients animals.
This is an added layer of protection that Hands on pet and house sitting offers.
I have never had a pet go missing, due any reason. That being said, it’s one more level of service I provide.

07/15/2024

Welcoming a new kitty to the list of happy clients and pet!

07/15/2024

Hands on pet and house sitting welcomes a new kitty to the list of happy pet and pet parent clients!

07/15/2024

Hands on pet and house sitting welcomes a new kitty! A very friendly kitty!

06/28/2024

It’s koba the kitten!
It’s summer and time for folks who are thinking on fall and winter trips to be setting up pet and house sitting dates with Hands on pet and house sitting.
I have many very positive references. For the security preference of my clients, reach out directly to me for there names, and ways to contact them directly.
Texting is best 530-262-3732
Also, text this above number, with your mailing address for my brochure to be sent to you!

06/02/2024

Two of the cutest little fluff balls ever!❤️🐶🐒

04/25/2024

04/25/2024

A few new pet photos❤️
All my clients who’s photos I post,
Have signed my social media release.
It’s always fun to post up new pets!

03/24/2024

New pet clients! Fun playful pups!

03/24/2024

Two new pet clients! Very sweet!
*pictures with permission.