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Pet's Friend Pet-Sitting & Farm Animal Care Care of your companion animals, horses, and farm animals like they were my own. Serving communities in western Putnam County.

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.

19/05/2024
Marjorie Dowell is a great instructor. Your kids will love this, and so will you.
19/05/2024

Marjorie Dowell is a great instructor. Your kids will love this, and so will you.

Do you have problems with your dogs when workers come into the house? See it through your dog's eyes and ears.
05/01/2024

Do you have problems with your dogs when workers come into the house? See it through your dog's eyes and ears.

Something that we may understand as being nothing to worry about does not always come across the same to our dogs and here both Sophie and Tai show you what ...

13/06/2023

Car Sickness
Something we don't think of is in a young pup their ear structures are still developing, ears are not just for hearing but for balance as well. Ear structure that controls equilibrium does not full develop until nearing adulthood and could be the reason even older puppies suffer motion sickness. A puppy watching the world zip by at 60 mph is in a state of heightened stimulation. Throw in a rocking motion and motion sickness is inevitable in a puppy whose balance isn't fully developed. Most pups outgrow motion sickness but a small amount are plagued with it for a long time. In most cases it does stop.
Start with conditioning not done in one day but over a period of time (try a few minutes a day over a period of a week or so), especially if new pup was sick on the way home from the breeder:
1. First get them used to the car and spend time inside the vehicle with the engine off and even leave the door open
2. Positive association, pet them, hang out, brush them , give treats etc.
3. Once you've spent time in the quiet car have someone start the engine as you sit in the back and continue to give positive attention to pup
4. Once the pup reaches the point of being settled just sitting in place you can then start moving. Back and forth in the driveway moving up to a short street trip. Don't overdo it. Short sessions are best.
5. Crack open a window for air circulation.
6. Position the pup with a seat belt facing forward
7. Use a non slip mat on the seat so the pup isn't jostled or sliding
8. Purchase an anti static strip for the car. (found at any automobile store)
9. Avoid giving home remedies and medications in a pup.
Once a puppy has suffered from motion sickness a few times they work themselves up in anticipation of getting sick even after the ears have matured. They associate car rides with nausea. Yes even a pup knows that big bad vehicle makes them sick. Give them some time away from a road trip and start reconditioning again. Take is slow.
When bringing puppy home ask the breeder not to give a full meal before leaving. Remember when puppies first travel with the breeder they are normally all together in a crate not alone on a lap of a stranger. The company of their siblings keep them busy and they aren't watching the world go by outside.
Don't hold the pup on your lap where they can see the blurry action outside the vehicle.
Each pup is an individual and handles things differently. You'll get to know what bothers them the most. Just like obedience training, car conditioning for some pups is necessary.
For those who do not outgrow it or when condititioning does not work, speak to your Veterinarian for assistance.

16/06/2022
28/03/2022

Kitten season is upon us. Please have your cats spayed / neutered. All the shelters are full. All fosters are full. If you need assistance with getting your pets spayed / neutered call 615-735-7028 & leave a message or for faster response apply online at www.smithcountytnhumane.com/services. If you have feral cats on your property please contact us we can help. TNR (trap neuter release) is available at no cost to you for feral cats. For feral assistance www.smithcountytnhumane.com/Ferals - Let’s give the shelters & fosters some relief. Call today.

Cody did not want me to leave today. "You Shall Not Pass" (without giving me more treats!)
16/09/2021

Cody did not want me to leave today. "You Shall Not Pass" (without giving me more treats!)

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Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
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