Donkey/ Horse Sitting

Donkey/ Horse Sitting in your home is the best and healthiest way to have your donkey(s) and horse(s) looked after when you travel. Whether you are going on vacation or you are just busy at work, let me take care of them in the comfort of their own home.

Horse and Donkey Sitting services are designed to meet their personality and daily needs. Fees are priced per visit for up to two donkeys/ horses. 

15 minute visit ($33) or a 30 minute visit ($38)
The Horse Sitting visit includes:
🐎 Feeding
🐎 Checking/ Providing Water
🐎 Administering Simple Meds
🐎 Giving Supplements/ Vitamins
🐎 Giving treats (if allowed)
♡🐎♡ Love, Care, and Attention!

While I am with your horse(s), I will provide as many of the following home services that you can choose FREE of charge:
🏠 Bringing in the mail, newspaper, and packages
🏠 Indoor plant watering (light)
🏠 Turning on/ off lights
🏠 Alternate blinds/ curtains for extra security
🏠 Turn on/ off radio or TV

Other Services Offered:

* Cleaning Stalls (Prices vary due to initial cleanliness and size of area cleaned)
* Basic Grooming (It is important to groom regularly to avoid skin issues, discomfort, and hair loss. Includes brushing and hoof picking only. Price varies.)
* Bath and Brushing (price varies)
Only tools and supplies provided by owner are used to ensure nothing is transmitted from other horses. Horse(s) must be calm and comfortable being groomed.

* Administering Medications: Simple medications are included in the regular visit rate. Simple medication(s) refers to giving oral meds (pills, tablets) hidden in their feed like applesauce, molasses, etc. Or supplements in their feed. Or applying simple topical creams, ointments, or sprays.

At an extra fee:

  • I can also administer medications through injections intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (Sub-Q).
  • Pastes (through syringe)

[Fee depends on the time needed and type of administration]

[Pet must be accustomed to the method of administering meds]

[Dosage and instructions must be provided to you by your veterinarian]

* Extra Care/ Vet Visit/ Emergency Vet Visit: This is for example, vet needs to come and check donkey(s) or horse(s), farrier needs to come, etc. This is not included in the regular horse/ donkey sitting visit rate and time. Price varies depending on mileage and time needed. Only for current clients.

I also provide (upon request) updates on how your horse(s) are doing FREE of charge.

✉ I can send you an email or text update after each visit. It can be a quick thumbs up emoji letting you know all is well.

Notes

* Please click on the “Services” tab on the Menu for more important information. All services REQUIRE an “Initial Booking Consultation”. *For the initial booking consultation I am “charging” $30 that needs to be paid during the Initial Booking Consultation visit. This would then be used as a Credit on the first pet sitting invoice if services are used within one month.

* Rates are for local services up to 10 miles of my home. Additional fees may apply for traveling outside of the mileage area. Usually $1.75 for every extra mile traveled.

Additional Holiday Fee: There will be a $5 extra fee per visit for holidays including: Easter Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day thru Sunday after Thanksgiving, Christmas eve thru New Year’s Day

* Time ranges are minimums and averages only
* I strive to keep the rates posted on this page accurate; the rates listed are not guaranteed and may change at any time.
* Payment is due before service rendered for all services.

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