Quests End
Duanesburg, New York
We can be there when you can't.
Home: 895-8051 Cell: 431-9840
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Description of services
Pet Care ServicesPet Care Services are customized to fit with your schedule and can be combined with House Sitting Services.
I am a huge believer in kennels for dogs when their family will be gone for more than 2 or 3 days. Dogs need and enjoy more human interaction than cats and we are very lucky to have a kennel in the area. All pets need to be up to date with vaccinations and shots and I do not sit for aggressive animals.
Pet Sitting
Pet Sitting visits last a minimum of 60 minutes each visit and include litter box cleaning, poop scooping, feeding according to your instructions, fresh water daily walking and playtime. A minimum of 3 visits a day is recommended when sitting for dogs. Cats usually only require 1 visit per day. I will keep a daily log of when I arrive and leave and anything else I think I should make a note of. I can also administer any oral medications your pet might need and I have completed a course in Pet First Aid through the American Red Cross.
NEW!! Since constructing this web site last year, 1 of my cats was diagnosed with Diabetes. Since then I have become quite experienced with giving Insulin injections, Blood Glucose monitoring and testing, and the importance of High Protein-Low Carb Diets.
Midday Dog Walking is a 30 minute walk especially helpful for the older dog having trouble "holding it" all day or puppies during housebreaking. This is not only a great way for your dog to get exercise but save your carpets at the same time!(Poop Scooping is included).
House SittingHouse Sitting Services include a daily visit. Checking furnaces, watering and turning plants. Mail pickup, garbage take out and anything else that you can think of that gives the appearance that someone is home. I have timers to turn lights on and off and can vary them according to your schedule for weekdays and weekends. I also use TV's and radios that can turn on and off with the use of a timer.
If you like, on the day you arrive home I can stock your refrigerator with fresh milk, juice and other items that you would like.
CareGiver BreaksWhen I was caregiver for my mom, I found out how few resources are out there for caregivers. She didn't need a nurse, but she had moderate dementia. I just needed someone I trusted to come in and give her, her lunch or dinner and do some cleaning. Maybe sit and chat for a couple of hours just so she had someone else to interact with other than me, and to make sure she safely got to the bathroom or into bed and was given her pills at the right time.
I talked to her doctor and friends and they all had horror stories of strangers coming into their home and stealing things, eating the food left for the person they were supposed to be looking after or just not showing up at all, and they were hired through supposedly dependable services! They were also extremely expensive and you pay for their travel time also.
Caregiving is emotionally exhausting and at times, overwhelming.
I Am Not A Nurse, so I can't help you if your loved one needs medical care or has severe alzheimers but I have been through this and can offer Honest, Dependable, local based help when you need a break.
My services include:
Making sure your loved one gets meals and meds on time.
Gets to and from the bathroom safely and washed and "changed" if needed.
Cleaning, Laundry and Pet Care.
Positive interaction and projects geared towards each individuals abilities.
Time and scheduling for visits can be as short as an hour, 2 or 3 times a week or a couple of hours everday.
Due to the personal nature of the care I provide, I prefer to work mainly with women but if you have a gentleman that does not require "personal" care I am available to help with them also.
