Diane D. Pet Care Provider in Sun City, AZ 85351

Most of my experience is from owning and caring for my own pets/family members over the years. I've had dogs, cats, hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, ferrets, birds, fish, turtles, lizards and a horse. I am a life-long animal lover who just finally decided that working a "regular job" wasn't something I wanted to continue doing. I enjoy and have no problem with walking, picking up pet waste, feeding, giving medications and playing with different types of animals. I am comfortable with any animals that have special needs. I have adopted my second deaf dog and train by use sign language (and lots of treats!)
I have volunteer experience at a local horse rescue when I lived in AZ. They rescued horses from various abuse/neglect situations and even horses from "kill buyers".The rescue also had donkeys, goats, chickens and dogs. I was responsible for cleaning all areas, feeding (several horses had special diets), giving medications, playing/exercising, bathing/picking hooves and gathering eggs. Occasionally, we would need to document/ report any injury and illnesses to the ranch manager and isolate the animal.
There were different events that included taking selected horses and the donkeys to local elementary schools for basic horsemanship classes and equine education. Those trips were full of fun and very special days for me. The kids always had questions and were very good at learning how to be calm and respectful around the animals.
The rescue also had a therapist who worked with children with special needs. I helped with a weekend day camp event with the animals chosen for the kids with special needs. I loved all the experience I got from helping at the rescue and meeting all the other animal lovers just made all the hard work fun! Something you can't put a price on.