::Even The Least of These Need a Safe Place to Play While their Peeps are Away::

They need a place where their basic needs ...
for warmth (or cool), clean water, fresh food, upkeep after messes and spills and a friendly conversation of two -- "even if it be one sided"-- throughout the day.

I believe that if that were it... (just these most basic of needs met)
that It would be more than sufficient... but the fact of the matter is that I care about these little creatures.

They are here for our pleasure and to keep company with us...but I have come to see over the years, even the smallest or most basic, like a fish, does indeed respond to us if we interact with them, and take the time to notice.

 I think they have feelings... though primitive... I things they can be stressed and  fearful , and likewise, I believe they can feel safe and secure.

This Is my aim.. To give them the best care possible, Just like they'd get at home... to make each of them feel  safe and secure during the already stressful time, just by virtue of being away from all they are used to, and count on for security from the homes that they know and are familiar with.

Of course there's not time to really bond with each of them...

 So what I can offer is a relaxed atmosphere with relative quiet, climate controlled fresh air (as mentioned above) and soft, mellow,classical music in the background...

  Their stay would look something like this...

Each pet has a designated space of their own, selected according to their needs... Birds that keep in step, and stay awake, by day... will be by a window space, allowing them to take advantage of the daylight and  the dark by night

 The nocturnals (the Hamsters and Gerbils) will be away from the window by day and be with their own night light by night... likewise, a bird will have a nightlight at hand -- to insure that panic from finding themselves blinded by the darkness. This terror and panic that can at times set in and overtake them from the disorientation due to  the pitch dark.  This can be dangerous, as if they flutter to vigorously, they could break a blood feather and thereby bleed to death. (NOTE) A baby monitor will be in place at all times at night so I can hear such a disturbance and intervene if something like this were to happen. I have experience removing a blood feather correctly and efficiently to stop the bleeding immediately though this is rare.......IF they need covered to keep out the drafts... they'll have a nightlight form blow , enough that they can see, but not enough to keep them from sleeping...
 The snakes, spiders, lizards, fish... etc...I'll  handle according to your instructions or per the internet,,, through a bit of research if need be.
nightblindness.

I have had many many years of pet care experience, form the biggest to the smallest.. from field mice, to adopted rats to dwarf  'n teddy bear hamsters, to gerbils (many gerbils) to fish of all kinds.. to crawfish, to frogs, toads, turtles, birds of  differing varieties (and even emergency assisted a struggling dove form it's shell when it came early (or too weak to break out fast enough)
I had an avian vet on the phone giving me the pay by play on how to do this nerve wracking and awe inspiring feat that my daughter and  hugged and trembled and shed tears at he end when the (then) ugly little bobble headed thing lived!

I also took my pet rat to the vet for an emergency surgery t save her life, back about 10 years ago... , So No one can tell me that i don't love little critters form the heart!
 So go on with your plans, as long as you desire... no need to stress over what will become of >>> or >>> while you're away.

 I offer reasonable rates
references,
 and a downstairs setup for pet care... lots of room for cages...
heat, cool, the music... the appropriate lighting... the blinds for darkness...
the time and the heart to keep them clean, dry, bellies full and watered sufficiently...
each will have their own specific chart with their individual likes, dislikes, can haves and can nots..
 medication given on schedule if need be... and so on...
no worries, just drop em and know they'll be more than fine.. better care than from the house watcher, that also brings in the mail and waters the plants...
 charges are as follows
 all products (bedding cage grounding) (eg: chips and timothy hay etc... used (unless provided by you) will be recycled and hypo-allergenic.. chemical and pesticide free and all water is pre filtered water that we ourselves drink...
 some treats offered daily are spray millet, fresh fruit,  veggies,etc...


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Fish that need cleaned more than 1 time a week $25 a week

*All natural products will be utilized (unless provided)
only "i" will feed them according to schedule --so they won't be fed twice or overfed per serving...
 limited care
*fish that just need fed and  that the pump keeps things habitable:: $15.00 a week


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Lizards 'n the like;:

**Cages cleaned according to your specifications (I have no experience but can follow instructions implicitly whether they be from you or I am needed to research it and care for them according to my research findings...
**If needed , their hot rock will be activated as well as their heated light.. they will be kept clean daily given fresh food, live or frozen, fresh water,and any treats appropriate...
**If they are bigger and accustomed to interaction or exercise--they will have access to the play area 1 x per day (unless they are used to more...)

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Birds that need interaction and social time each day:
$30 a week

*birds like finches and canaries that are not so dependent on human interaction
 $20:00

*Birds get cage freshen ups daily, sanded perches or perch covers changed, fresh everything, and are offered spray millet and or other appropriate treats per day

I reserve the right to refuse to handle birds that are needing of 24/7 attention , and / or, that are biters... unless  after talking  the situation over we come to an amicable decision...

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"Furry Pocket Critters"...  rats and gerbils, hamsters and mice...
 get handles if used to it and isn't apparently stressing them...  but will be handled in-cage so as to prevent the possible unforeseen escape... Care per week for  "FPC's"

* Cage freshen ups (between changes (one per week), clean water daily (more if somehow contaminated)   food --species appropriate-- snacks and treats upon consult with you and research done online that we discuss and you OK beforehand
and other specifics as per mentioned above

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Furry pets, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, descented (tame) Skunks and Bunnies... etc..
will have the same,  as smaller as far as cage freshen ups (as needed)

*Special treats provided, daily,--extra hay and goodies according to their preferences and your                specifications

 *Cages cleaned daily or every other day according to the individual needs of the pet...

*Fresh meals (as many er day as they are accustomed to) and fresh daily.

*Supervised interaction in the exercise yard,
                                                                           3 times daily
 *Exercise yard will include an enclosed area, and inside of that area will be a  kiddie pool with adequate sides to keep them from attempting to take a flying leap to to freedom...
They will have interactive playtime.. with upbeat music... (mozart in Motion) proven to stimulate brain cell connections and growth  and  promote a positive state of well being...

((note to me))
(explain relaxing mozart. relaxing through day) played throughout the day with the exception of the Mozart in Motion  for play time...)


IMPORTANT TO NOTE

 If any pet should become sick or injured... advanced directives must be signed and I must be held non liable
(if a pet were to get sick.. I would research natural remedies and consult the appropriate vet and get advice)...
I would discuss what I have learned and am willing to do... and do as per your desicion...
I would bring the pet upstairs in my living area and keep vigil over, with a heated bed area.. and given constant (appropriate) care until you return or pet is markedly better, whichever comes first...

Furthermore:
I will transport to the closest appropriate vet per species for a fee commensurate with the time spent, distance to vet and aftercare to be given if the pet comes home with me... (I could see this conceivably costing a couple of hundred dollars (possibly more)..
you will, of course be responsible for any vet care fees, beit normal office hours or after care/emergency visit, hourly fee.. payable over the phone or otherwise at the time pf services rendered...before any care veterinarian can be given

Absolutely no judgement on my part--no matter what decision or course of action you decide upon concerning intervention per your ill pet: and all care decisions stay private information between yourself and me...


~And Lastly

I don't like spiders and snakes...
BUT I DO CARE FOR THEM....
AND I do appreciate that they are living beings and loved by someone.... and will treat them with the same care, respect and give the same treatment as I offer the other species of pets :)
 I would need to consult you on the care and cleaning instructions, how, how often, eating habits, special likes and dislikes... and any other pertinent info...
($15.00) for the care consultation)
$20-$50 per week-- for the care , depending  on what is / or is not involved....
and you have my professional promise to impartiality  for each pet, whether 8 legged and furry , slimy or scaley... with legs or without...
:)

PS
Teddy Bears and various other stuffed type of pets stay free... wit a wink and a smile, as a public service to you and s a thank you for a possible 'shout out' about my servces offered , whenever deemed possibly apprpriate

A warm "Hello" and a bit of an Intro....

 Hi Visitors!

We are truly excited about this brand new venture-- allowing us to give extra special service to those who love their pets... from the very least of these... if even a snail or a guppy... and offer them peace of mind--while offering these precious pets a safe haven while their Ozzies (On this blog--Owners will be referred to as "Ozzies"--just so you know! ;) are off  for a bit, and just not able to bring them along.

 I (we, Noelle and I) ---and even hubby Tom.... really enjoy pets.  Never without a few ourselves.. it has always been on my heart to rescue, foster, help, share love or help with, in any way I could, to any creature needing  love, a place, a break, or a chance.  
Thus was born... Little Critter Sitters!

So, as well, you'll find featured pets from petfiinder.org , H.O.P.E. animal shelter... and the misc. and sundry plea or promotion for a home for this or that foundling... from here or there...
(like our 'ever faithful' Hobbes here)

  As well, We're hoping you'll find it an entertaining place to visit!.. an inspiration... and, well, who knows what else this blog might morph into!

  Right now, I just wanted to "intro" us and give a chance for you to check out our references,  'n maybe peruse some other sites  listed via the links here, and the ones  that'll be coming as well ...letting you get a bit more of a feel for us... Just let it be known,,, first and foremost...

*We have the 'best in mind' for your beloved furr, or feather, or scale baby!

rest assured... 

With that, I'll sign off for now and leave you with references...

 they are as follows:

 * Jeff and Susan Zakula

*  Sue Flynn (worked below my place of residence and knew our family in 05-06 when we arrived here with our passel of pets)

*Hartha Hughes (friend and fellow pet lover)

* Brian and Dianne Vuchovich (friends and couple we rent from)

* Mary Cvetan ( trusted friend and animal advocate)

*Sharyn Rennick (forever friend from way back)

* Shawn and Lisa Andermann (neighbors)

*Laverne Pryzbyz (used to live near-by, knows us well)

*Melanie Christenson (good friend & fellow animal advocate) 

*Jamie Wagner (fellow friend and animal advocate)

*Katheryn Wilder Berg (babysat my pets(dog has separation anxiety) in a pinch, when I went to the ER one night... a very gracious lady :)

* Daryl Ann Anderson (co-animal advocacy and adoptive mom (kids and furr kids)

*Our vet's reference*

 numbers tomorrow (if you're here before I post these numbers...please tag me here and I will be in touch asap!

tallyho! and g'nite all!

till tomorrow!

 Suz --padding down the hall now, yawning and dreaming of sleep on her way to bed... (or is imagining this soon to happen, blessed scene in her minds eye anyway)!

Sweet 'lil Emma!

~This is Emma... the resident Guinea piglet

and what a sweet sister she has become... endearing herself intrinsically to our hearts

where she will always reside, even if she cannot stay with us...

We know she is going to a super safe and privileged home... where they are shopping for her presently and pre-preparing their home like they are awaiting an adopted child.  This is as it should be,... as these little critters take a lot of commitment..  They are labor intensive and love interaction... are very social so get easily disheartened and depressed when they don't have enough time with people as well as their own kind... used to living in little piglet communities in nature... they are piggie-piggies... IYKWIM :)

 "Furrever in our hearts Emma Nicole"...

 updates coming soon!