About

About Raven

Raven is an empathic animal caretaker with over 10 years of experience with dogs, cats, & rodents. She is skilled in caring for senior animals and animals that need regular medications via oral administration or subcutaneous injections. Raven also has 2 years of experience working with and domesticating feral & semi-feral cats.

Lastly, Raven is a Co-Founder of Traveling Tails & Ragamuffin Rescue, Inc., a local foster-based animal rescue dedicated to transporting dogs & cats from harmful situations or euthanasia lists and placing them with safe, loving, foster & adoptive homes. 

In her free time, Raven enjoys writing, research, and spending time with her friends, family, & pets. 

Animal-Related Experience

Henry Loves Betty, Troy NY- Dog Daycare Manager & Dog Walker

APRIL 2024 - PRESENT

• Monitor and care for 10+ dogs at daycare Monday-Friday

• Oversee & uphold strict cleaning regimens to ensure the health and safety of all animals and staff

• Maintain client relations and update pet parents of any concerns, quirks, or activities from throughout the day or visit/walk

• Timely communication with pet parents, HLB owner, & other staff members regarding dog behavior and wellness

• Ensuring all pets are up-to-date on required vaccinations & veterinary care

Traveling Tails & Ragamuffin Rescue, Inc., Upstate NY- Co-Founder

AUGUST 2022 - PRESENT

• Member of the Board of Directors & Executive Committee

• Providing direct support, feedback, & decision making to the Board of Directors & Executive Committee

• Handling field rescues & intake assessments & documentation

• Performing home safety checks of applicants 

• Subcutaneously administering vaccinations & boosters

• Socializing & domesticating feral & semi-feral cats

• Liaising & expanding volunteer network

• Recording meeting minutes, writing & finalizing contracts, and maintaining legal files

• Operating as a short-term foster home for emergency cases

Freelance Pet Care (dba S&R Pet Care), Capital Region, NY

AUGUST 2021 - PRESENT

• Overnight House/Pet Sitting

• Daytime Drop-In Pet Care Visits

• Cat Grooming: trimming nails, brushing teeth, cleaning ears, bathing, brushing, & dematting fur

• Animal Reiki

• Medication Administration Orally or via Subcutaneous Injection

• Providing Informal Referrals to Local Veterinarians & Community Services

Skills

• General Pet Care, Dogs & Cats (14 years)

• Customer Service (9 years)

• Senior Pet Care (6 years)

• Oral Medication Administration (4 years)

• Feral Cat Care (2 years)

• General Pet Care, Small Animals (2 years)

• Subcutaneous Injections (1 year)

Education & Certifications

Reactivity & Aggression in Dogs Seminar, March 2025, Voorheesville, NY

Fear Free Animal Handling Shelter Program, October 2024 

Master Reiki Certification in Usui Shiki Ryoho System of Natural Healing, August 2024, Ballston Spa, NY

First Aid, CPR, & AED Certification for Adults & Children, March 2024 (exp. 2026), National Safety Council

L1 Animal Reiki Certification in Usui Shiki Ryoho System of Natural Healing, March 2024, Valley Cottage, NY

L1 Reiki Certification in Usui Shiki Ryoho System of Natural Healing, February 2024, Ballston Spa, NY

ASPCA Shelter Medicine Conference, July 2023, Ithaca, NY