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CANINE CARETAKER WANTED!
The
Farm is looking for a special person to be the Canine Caretaker,
The
position requires relocation to live in The Connor House in Morris NY.
The on-site responsibilities are critical to the work of Sweet Border Collie Rescue.
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If
you love Border Collies and have longed to do meaningful work, then
this might be for you. The satisfaction of helping rescue dogs
heal and find their new lives is incredibly gratifying.
Two-hundred dogs will be your work each year as they pass into safe
haven at the Farm. They require nurturing, love and the freedom
to come back into balance. Your job is to insure all that
happens. You have the best seat in the house, seeing
transformation from day one coming to the Farm all the way through
leaving for their new homes. It’s humbling to participate in
this miracle of hearts healing and joining.
The
Farm offers an amazing experience to the right person, life-changing
and more fulfilling than anything you could imagine. Situated on
175 acres, our doggie paradise becomes your doggie paradise.
Fantastic trails, rolling hills, gorgeous sunsets and moonlight
nights, the Farm is absolutely magical. And, the Farm is devoted
to Border Collies who blossom and thrive, just as the people who are
here with them. You get to work right where you
live, no commuting, just a simple walk down a dirt road to work.
The
Connor House is privately situated in the countryside, a short walk
from the main rescue barn. The 1000 square foot house is your
home as well as for 4-5 rescue dogs who join your life, so their
special needs are met. You heart must be open to them as fully
as it is for your own dogs, as you help them heal and trust again.
Many
people visit the Farm and imagine this job to be ideal, living and
playing with dogs all day. It is life altering for sure and immensely
fulfilling but it also requires a certain type of person.
Here
is what is needed:
The
Canine Caretaker is a position of extreme importance at Glen Highland
Farm. Three part-timer caretakers help in the workload but YOU are
the main person responsible for all the dogs, in conjunction with
Lillie.
SKILLS
YOU MUST HAVE TO APPLY:
You live in The
Connor House, rent-free, partial utilities are paid, as are vet bills
for your own dogs. We also provide very good health insurance
benefits. And, the salary is competitive for the animal welfare
business but is very minimal for anyone coming from the business world.
As in all great opportunities, salary is only one aspect to
consider. You would be working in the most respected, innovative
rescue facility that exists. In fact, in all our research, there
are only a few recognized for this caliber of work. There is no
other Border Collie rescue like this in the entire country.
The
Life Here is Simple:
Morris
is a small, very quaint, rural town. It is definitely a step into the
history of America. Twenty minutes away, is a larger town
with basic stores and shopping. There is a movie theater, too but
Starbucks isn’t anywhere in sight thankfully. Albany is 1 1/2 hours
away so offers a more urban oriented setting, including Borders &
lots of other stores but you won’t have much time to go there.
So, think of this as a quieter, calmer life in a stunning pastoral
setting far away from the crowded, chaos of the suburbs and urban
living.
Please
contact Lillie with your resume, via email please. sweetbcrescue@citlink.net
We
are also open to hiring a couple, a Canine Caretaker along with a
full-time Farm Caretaker to handle construction projects and property
operations (ask about details if applicable.) But,
The Connor House
is about 1000 square feet and is really designed for one person and
about 10 dogs maximum.
There is no real place to hide a cat from cat aggressive dogs and it might be hard for a couple to live easily unless they are used to smaller quarters. Plus, keep in mind, many of the rescue dogs have issues with men so a very tolerant, patient, dog lover would be necessary. Many of the dogs with issues go to The Connor House so excellent dog skills are needed by both parties. Our main goal with having a couple reside in The Connor House, would be for the partner to handle working projects at the Farm. |
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Glen
Highland Farm has earned a reputation of
being proactive in understanding and implementing leading edge research
concerning canine health and well being. Throughout the years, we've
shared many of our philosophies to provide |
| Changing
the nutritional protocol at the Farm
The recent recall of Nutro canned food has led us to a decision we have contemplated for years...upgrading the quality of dog food we use in rescue. Our family dogs and any rescue dogs with special health issues have always been fed Solid Gold for years and years. We believe it is one of the top three dog foods available today and always recommend it to adopters. However, we wanted THE best quality, closest to a raw diet without fillers or grain so we now feed Innova Adult. This food is outstanding and we can see the results in the dogs, as well as a reduction in allergic reactions. A big effort in fundraising will be needed to cover this additional cost but we feel it is necessary and frankly, we are pleased that all the dogs will benefit from this incredible food. All rescue dogs at the Farm are now fed Innova Adult dry with some Innova Adult canned food. We also include one scoop of NuproJoint Supplement, an outstanding vitamin supplement with glucosamine and msm for joints and we use Pro-Biotics for dogs being given any medication in order to restore the natural balance to their system. The majority of our family dogs are on Innova Adult and the Nupro supplement, too. We do feel that the continued push for good health and cancer prevention through providing great nutrition, makes complete sense. We encourage you to consider upgrading your dog food choice. Check out http://www.evopet.com to understand their approach to manufacturing and their choice in ingredients. Clearly, they are pioneers in canine health care. |
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Please check the list of
manufacturers on the Menu Foods recall list... Per the Menu Foods website: "If your pet is exhibiting any signs of kidney failure please contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Symptoms include loss of appetite, vomiting, weakness, disorientation and changes in water consumption and urination. If you suspect that you have fed the recalled pet food to your cat or dog, save any remaining pet food and the can or pouch. Open cans or pouches may be double-bagged in sealable plastic and kept in the freezer. " |