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Me with Frodo
For as long as I can remember, when someone would ask me what I wanted to do when I grew up the answer was always "something with animals." Although I never knew exactly what.
I moved to Vista in 2002 where I found my first job at Tigertail Foods (www.tigertailfoods.com). My very first pet sitting client is a customer of Tigertail Foods. I had always done pet sitting for friends and neighbors, but after sitting for her I realized that I could do it as a career and have always enjoyed the experience. From there I found the Pet Sitting University.
After completing the Pet Sitting University course I officially started my business in 2004. I carry liability insurance, bonding and a city licence. I have also been through the PetTech pet saver course and had previously been certified in pet First Aid by the Red Cross and continue to take refresher courses even though the certification for pets never expires. I was re-certified most recently in January of 2009.
Pets have been a part of my life since the day I came home from the hospital, and I can't see that ever changing. My family has always had pets and I have learned so much from them. Among my first were chickens, cats, rabbits, hamsters, fish, and the list goes on! Eventually my mother gave in and we got a dog. He was a 4 year old Papillon named Rusty. He made the biggest impact on me because we essentially grew up together. We were lucky enough to have him for 12 years. He passed away on Febuary 26th 2006 at 16. He is pictured on the home page at 15.
Among my current menagerie are
my dogs Frodo, a Pomeranian, and Toby, a Lab mix,
three cats; Pookey, Yofi and Cleo,
my bird Cala; a Half Moon Conure,
two Bearded Dragons; Hunter and Lulu,
fresh water fish
and a flock of chickens.
Not to worry! They are cared for when I am not home.
Toby
Cala - Half Moon Conure
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