Servicing Lancaster, PA we provide experienced Pet Sitting
After relocating to the area, I realized quickly the need for pet sitters in the Lancaster area.
My Experience Speaks For Itself
My Experience Speaks For Itself
- I grew up in a home of rescuers from birth. I cared for dogs, cats, bunnies, turtles, hamsters, fish, rats, ferrets, mice, iguanas, anoles, and all kinds of aquatics.
- When I turned 18, I started rescuing on my own. After providing care for an injured turtle, I dove into the preservation on native turtles. I self educated myself, created the most visited website for care sheets on land turtles. I was active with the wildlife commission and fostered turtles until they were able to return to the wild. I was granted money by the University of Pennsylvania for a turtle sanctuary for the temporary c under vet care. This grew my knowledge in ALL reptiles.
- For 15 years I have been active in companion animal rescue. I worked with ORCA. I was the foster coordinator for Richmond Animal League. I transported animals from the southern state who killed animals via a gas chamber, to approved rescues in the North under Freedom Train Transports. I worked with Susan at the Caswell County Animal Control in North Carolina. They're animal euthanasia rate was one of the highest in the state, and with my northern connections, we were able to reduce their euthanasia rate by 70% and got "our" dogs off the Dogs In Danger list! I have gained GREAT knowledge in various breeds, temperaments, etc. I LOVE ANIMALS! It is my goal to help end their pain and discomfort. It is my passion to help give them the best possible life they can have-- because their lives depend on OUR love.
- I fostered. I fostered for RAL, Richmond Boxer Rescue, Bully Paws, and Ring Dog Rescue. I gained hands-on experience with MANY different pet personalities. I became an expert in reading animal's body language, and being able to gauge my approach on their terms. At one point, I had 21 dogs in my house! (OK... the 21 dogs was a 911 situation, and they thinned out to 12 within 2 days. And thinned out to half of that by the end of the week! I'm not a hoarder! LOL!!)
- I have worked with MANY great trainers.
- Pam from RAL and Susan from Caswell County Animal Control (aforementioned) trained me on temperament analyzing, and countering behavior. RAL was active the rehabilitation of a Michael Vick rescue, and they offered extensive training on fearful animals.
- Jemi Hodge, the premier animal behaviorist in Richmond, VA. See her video. She's wonderful!!!! We worked together for 6 years, and she trained me on basic obedience training. (We taught puppies to jingle a bell when they had to go potty!) And we worked extensively with training resistance, dominance, and aggression.
- I was trained by Allison Wilson with Bark Busters on basic obedience, and dogs that are escape artists, and RUNNERS.
- I have worked with the public meeting customer's needs for almost 20 years.