I have the experience, reliability, and knowledge you and your animals deserve and can trust. Whether you are traveling, work long hours away from home, or just want to have an evening out, I can provide the dependable, trustworthy, and loving care you want for your companion pets, horses, and farm animals. My fee ranges from $25 - $35 depending on number and type of animals, and extra services ne
eded. I serve western Putnam County in and around the communities of Baxter City, Bloomington Springs, Buffalo Valley, Chestnut Mound, Double Springs, Gentry, Granville, Herren's Chapel, Lilly's Chapel. Having had a farm of my own where I had border collies, various rescue dogs, house and barn cats, a horse, an occasional boarded horse, a flock of registered Katahdin sheep, and a herd of goats, ALL while having a full-time job that required travel, I know first-hand the great difficulty of finding an experienced, knowledgable, trustworthy, and reliable pet-sitter and farm animal caretaker! Even when I left the farm and was down to 4 dogs and a cat living in the suburbs, I still traveled for work and considered myself fortunate to find a mature, reliable, and experienced pet-sitter. Now I can be that person for you and provide individualized pet, horse, and farm animal care-taking (as well as an experienced eye to see and know what to do about any house or barn problems; For instance water leaks in the house or a broken gate on the farm). So you can have peace of mind when traveling, working late, taking an evening out, or have an emergency. I have years of experience with animals, in my home, on my farm, and as a volunteer. I have had border collies, and have trained several of them for sheep-herding. I raised registered Katahdin sheep and had a herd of goats for awhile. I know how to recognize and take care of many common ailments in sheep and goats, and have experience with pregnant ewes and does and with lambing and kidding. I love horses and one of my favorite places to be is in a horse barn and with horses. I first had my horse on my own farm, and then boarded her for several years in a series of boarding barns where I had the opportunity to work and play with many different horses. I know the symptoms of the most common equine ailments and can recognize when they are "off". Having had an insulin-resistant horse with Cushings disease (PPID), I have become quite knowledgeable in the diagnosis and dietary and medical management of both equine IR and PPID. I have been a long-time member and foster home for East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue, and assist other rescue groups with dog behavioral assessments and transport. I look forward to your call and to being your pet and farm-sitter.
