Corey Mindlin
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Much to my parent's dismay, my first word was the name of our dog. And contrary to what they (hopefully?) assumed, I never did grow out of my passion (obsession?) for all four-legged sentient beings. Which is why, as soon as I could, I bought a farm and raised and bred horses, trained and took in dogs for temporary boarding, and shared my life with cats with character, embarking on a lifelong pursuit of education in the training and care of all these much appreciated and adored species. I can bring my passion and devotion for caring for animals to help you leave yours feeling relieved and confident that they're in the very best of hands. Over the years I have trained and completed courses in Positive Reinforcement (R+) training, The Masterson Method, first aid, animal communication, and acupressure and massage for dogs & horses. My philosophy and innate instincts towards caring and being with animals are rooted in "safety first", compassionate clarity of communication, and trying to understand the causal factors of behaviour rather than reacting to what may appear to be undesirable “acting out” (which usually is only a surface symptom telling us there's an underlying situation or cause that needs to be addressed). I can bring my decades of experience and education helping and taking care of a variety of domestic animals to YOUR precious pet(s). For the past five years I have worked for a renowned pet-sitting agency in Nelson and have been grateful to be the recipient of innumerable gushing thank-you’s and glowing feedback from clients raving about my beyond-the-call-of-duty care and commitment that I hope will reassure you of the exceptional care your pet(s) will enjoy when they're with me. Would your dog enjoy a walking adventure in a new and exciting locale to enrich his life and daily routine? Then let me safely entertain him/her for a full hour of exercise someplace new that he /she can discover. Does your cat(s) need one or two hourly visits daily to make sure they have fresh food and water, a clean litter box, a general health check, and HEAPS of loving cuddles and playtime? Maybe medication? And along with their care, you get your mail picked up, curtains opened and closed so no one can tell someone isn't at home, trash bins taken in and out, garden or household plants watered and attention given to any issue that might present itself. PLUS daily pictorial updates and messages from your cat(s) so you'll know exactly how happy and well cared for they feel. And if it's house sitting that you need, what distinguishes me from many other pet sitters is that I'll have no other outside commitments to distract me from the care of your pets whilst you're away. They will be my number 1 and only priority and total commitment. I am more than thrilled to pamper and care for your pet throughout the entire Nelson/Tasman region. As a mature woman who has owned their own home and properties, I will be as conscientious, resourceful, and devoted to treating YOUR home and property with the same meticulous care and loving attention as if your home were my very own, maintaining sparkling cleanliness, care of gardens and indoor plants, restocking your kitchen with whatever you'll need upon your return so you can just collapse with your well-loved and cared for pets the moment you walk through the door. In an initial meet & greet we'll make sure I am aware of every detail of your pet's routine and needs, any contractors/repair people you use in the event of a maintenance issue I couldn't handle myself, what your preferences are for the general use of and maintenance of your home, mail taken in, bins taken out (and in.....), and respect for your privacy so that you are relaxed and confident about leaving all that you most value with me. And having been a volunteer for Riding For The Disabled, Blind & Low Vision Organisation, and Summerset Retirement Village, I have been police-checked to within an inch of my life. Oh. Have I mentioned I only stop cuddling and lavishing attention on pets in my care until THEY tell me they've had enough? And that I'll take photos and let them dictate emails to you to let you know how they're doing? As many or as few as you'd like whilst you're away. So give yourself the gift of serenity, feeling secure and confident that your four-legged family is in the very best of loving, experienced, knowledgeable, attentive hands in their own familiar environment, and that a mature person you feel you can trust is going to make sure you return to an immaculate home. Let's meet to see if we aren't the perfect fit.......
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