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07-15-2011, 06:02 PM | #16 | |
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07-15-2011, 06:20 PM | #17 |
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| I also live in a very small town. i have my brother though in case I need anything. This sounds like a tough place to be in. I think that a H.S student might be a really good idea. It is just really hard to find someone to trust with your special needs baby. I wish i lived closer too, but I do not know how to express the anal glands either.
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07-15-2011, 08:17 PM | #18 |
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| I have a dog sitter that comes to the house daily for about 30 minutes. I got the information from my vet. I went to four vets in the area and asked who they recommended or referred. Each one had a different service they could provide me information on. I talked to a couple of people at work and they referred one service in particular that they all used with high reviews. They came over and did an in home consultation. They asked a lot of questions, met my babies, and had a large chart they filled out - it was about the size to two legal pages. They also collect the mail for me, take in/out the trash bins, turn the radio or tv on/off, etc. It has been a lifesaver thus far. I got called out for an emergency and was gone almost 16 hours. I called the service first thing in the morning and they scheduled an extra visit first thing in the morning to check on my babies. I think anyone would understand that is is much easier to have someone stop by your house over having to take them somewhere. The service I use is licensed and bonded. They have been in business for over 10 years. They do not advertise but instead rely on word of mouth and referrals. One of my co-workers found a responsible college student who was looking to make some extra money. She has her come over everyday for an hour or so. Her dog is an older dog and just loves the company. Sometimes her girl stays longer and studies. It is quieter than the library and she has permission to grab a snack or soda. Good luck |
07-15-2011, 09:00 PM | #19 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| I'm sure you'll be able to find somebody for the girl. My first preference would be a tech. Your vet will understand that you want her to stay home during the day. That's most definitely who I'd ask first. If tech can't, then an assistant. If an assistant can't, then I really don't know. There are pre vets that like to get into this kind of thing (looks good on apps), but if they are still in high school, that is something I wouldn't be comfortable with. Too young for me. I just don't feel like enough people that age are responsible enough to handle a job like this to take the risk, but that's me. It is an easyish procedure, but it is still medical treatment. I'd have to be very desperate before allowing somebody who didn't work in the field (or a nurse, etc.) to do it to my dog, esp. if I wasn't right there.
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07-18-2011, 11:06 AM | #20 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan
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| Well, we went to the vet on Saturday morning and I asked the vet for advice. She said putting up a poster in the post office was a great idea. She also said maybe we could check with the senior's home right across the street from us. Most of them are in good health and it would give them something to do! I hadn't thought of that. She said if it's a last resort, we could always take her to the vet's office for the days, but that would be really a last resort for us. I know it would stress Layla out. Anyways, so I made a poster. It says: WANTED Someone to care for a very friendly special-needs dog on weekday afternoons. Only 5-10 minutes per day. Please call for details. And then I added a cute little picture of Layla smiling. We took it to the post office and told the lady we'd like to put up a poster. She read it, and told us it MIGHT be okay. She'd let us put it up that day, but if the main person didn't like it, she'd just tear it down on Monday when she was back at work. I was shocked I didn't realize they were that strict on what went up. I've seen posters for people wanting child care and stuff, lost pets, found pets, job offers, places for rent, everything. I guess after work today we'll stop and see if it's still up. It's the only really public board in the whole town, and everyone goes to the post office for mail. I can't believe they might just rip it down
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07-19-2011, 01:44 PM | #21 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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| That's odd... Why wouldn't they let you keep that up. Could you ask what's "wrong" so you can edit it and make a proper flyer.
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07-19-2011, 01:45 PM | #22 |
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| I don't know, I guess maybe animal care isn't as important as child care? But we checked last night, and it is still up! So I don't think there was a problem.
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07-19-2011, 02:03 PM | #23 |
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| I'm glad!
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07-21-2011, 10:59 AM | #24 |
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| I'm not sure how close these listings are to you, but I think they may be worth checking out! Since they do dog walking/pet sitting, I'm sure they would take care of Layla too Personalized Pet Sitter - Moose Jaw CV / Resumes - Kijiji Moose Jaw Canada. Dog Walker/Sitter Cat Sitter!!! - Moose Jaw Pets & Animals - Kijiji Moose Jaw Canada. DOG WALKING/PET SITTING - Moose Jaw Pets & Animals - Kijiji Moose Jaw Canada. Mr Sitter - Moose Jaw, SK
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07-21-2011, 11:01 AM | #25 | |
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07-21-2011, 11:03 AM | #26 |
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| I googled your zip code. Darn.
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07-21-2011, 11:05 AM | #27 |
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| Hahaha thanks for letting me know it's time to change my information! Oops!
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07-21-2011, 11:07 AM | #28 |
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| Let me know when you change it I bet I can find someone.
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07-21-2011, 11:10 AM | #29 |
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| Changed! I think I'm going to post an ad on Kijiji too. Maybe someone who gets mail in a surrounding community might be willing, but can't see our poster.
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07-21-2011, 11:17 AM | #30 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies
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| Did you go speak with the employees at the senior center to see if any of the residents would be interested? That sounds like such a perfect option, Layla getting responsible care while you givie a senior citizen some independence and reason to get out and about.
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