Karen H.
Santa Barbara, CA
Aussie Pet Pals
Pet care experience
A passionate animal advocate, I have been pet sitting for more than 20 years simply because I love being around animals — especially dogs. I was born and raised in Australia, and have lived around the world with my husband and two children (now teenagers) volunteering for animal charities, including fostering dogs and cats, assisting in spay/neuter clinics, and donating funds to these charities through my pet sitting business. I'm happy to pet sit in your home, and if your pet is cat-friendly, they might be able to join me in my home for part of the day—we have a large fenced-in backyard. I’m a freelance writer and editor, so I will be right beside your pet, working on my laptop and taking regular breaks to play with them and take them for walks. To make sure I'm a good fit for your fur baby, I organize free meet-n-greets for every pet. Discounts are available for extended stays. I donate 1% of my sales to animal rescue organizations. Services Include: * Walking and hikes * Petting, playtime, and brushing * Feeding and fresh water * Doggie day trips * Practicing commands * Administering medications * Pet taxi
Reviews
Karen is the best! We have such peace of mind knowing our dog is in her care. The updates and pictures are also appreciated!
Absolutely wonderful! I will only bring my furbabies to Karen. I am a very nervous mom and she made my fur baby feel safe and secure. She is an absolute blessing and I am so grateful she was available!
Karen's love of animals is obvious. She is extremely reliable and dependable. And she's super nice - I can't recommend her highly enough!.............
Karen Hastings is one of the most skilled, conscientious and animal-loving individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing! She previously managed her own pet sitting/dog walking service, and was extremely well regarded by all of her clients (human and canine!). But Karen's organizational and business skills are not what make her unique. It is her absolute love of animals - and her ability to communicate with, guide and nurture all animals - that truly sets her apart as an exceptional pet sitter. If DogVacay.com is fortunate enough to bring Karen Hastings on board, your organization will benefit in more ways than I can possibly express in this testimonial. She is one in a million! My own dog will attest to that :-)
About Karen H.
Communication
Skills
Home
Services
Karen can host
Karen can watch in your home
About Karen H.
Communication
Skills
Home
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Pets
Karen H.
Santa Barbara, CA