Annie O.
Tucson, AZ
Pet/House Sitting since 1st Grade!
Pet care experience
Pet-Sitting is not just a hobby...it's serious business. Your pet's health, happiness and well-being are first priority, as is the security of your home. I will care for your home and cherish your furry family members as if they were my own. With a passion for helping others with the "busy" of every-day life, I've been the "girl next door" neighbors have called on since first grade. My pet sitting forte is primarily cats and dogs, but happy to sit your fish, bunny, chicken, tortoise and bird also! Good with shy, timid pets. Pet taxi to the vet or groomer and end-of-life compassion care also available. Due to an extensive traveling schedule the past several years, I no longer have pets of my own. I get my fur fix by loving your animals and also volunteering for several animal welfare organizations, including Handi-Dogs. To assure the best care possible for your pets, courses and skills are frequently updated. I am Pet First Aid and CPR Certified, Rescue for Basic Animal Emergency Services Certified and have taken workshops in Lost Pet Recovery Training, Positive Enrichment/Reinforcement, Leptospirosis. Outstanding references.
Reviews
When I was released from the hospital after a stroke, there were so many things to be done. Annie stepped in and helped me solve the problems of daily living so I could continue to live independently. She ran errands, helped get the house/car accessible for my wheelchair and walker, arranged and oversaw the contractors, got me to appointments, got my car serviced, took my dog, Bacardi, for his walks, and got him and my cats, Hairball, Charlie and Wheezer, to the vet and groomer, when needed. She is friendly, caring and very organized and helped me navigate the medical world to get the resources needed. Without her care, I would not have been able to keep my most beloved pets but her help has allowed me to keep them and take good care of them. She also has arranged for a Vet who will come and help with one of my cats, who's end of life is near. She's compassionate, knows when to help and when not to, is empathetic and an incredible help to me. Her sense of humor makes me look forward to our time together also.
If you are looking for a person who you can depend on and who takes such loving care with your dogs like she has for me. I highly recommend Annie. You animals won't even miss you and you can enjoy your time away.
I was blessed to meet Annie 10 years ago while we were both living in Belize. Her joy for helping with the newly formed Humane Society was infectious and her enthusiasm to go above and beyond in helping with surgery, transportation, caregiving, babysitting (ie puppysitting ;-)) and dogwalking was so welcome. I have a dog named Kala who I would only trust Annie to be her caregiver in my absence. She has a knack for getting to know her critter friends intimately and would treat any one of them as if they were her own. So as far as recommendations go she gets a 10 out of 1 to 10!
Annie is an amazing and fun pet sitter and passionate about what she does. She's known our Chloe since she was a puppy and enjoys watching her and playing with as often as possible. She falls in love with her furry clients, loves to take and send pictures of them to the family, and stays in touch by texting with each visit. You will come home to a happy dog or cat. She also went with me to take my parent's dog, Maggie, to the vet when it was time for her to be put to sleep. She was a great support and stayed in the room with me as I said my goodbyes. Can't imagine ever hiring another pet sitter as she is the BEST! She's very respectful of our home and our privacy and has great welcome-home concierge services.
About Annie O.
Communication
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Information Annie O. would like to know about your pet
I like to do a 20-minute phone consult to determine your needs and then if all the logistics are compatible, I will do a complimentary 20-minute meet-n-greet to assure you and your pets are comfortable with me. If so, we will then complete a service agreement and comprehensive pet profile to assure the best care for your pet(s) and home, that will include extensive detailed information.
A typical day
All services personalized to fit the needs of you and your furry family members. Play, walks, exercising, watching tv, reading or singing together, ball, enrichment games, hospital visits - what works for you and your pet, will probably work for me and will be fun for both. I've had some interesting requests over the years! My philosophy for walks in the heat-if I can't walk barefoot on the pavement, your pup shouldn't either.
Services
Annie can watch in your home
About Annie O.
Communication
Skills
Information Annie O. would like to know about your pet
I like to do a 20-minute phone consult to determine your needs and then if all the logistics are compatible, I will do a complimentary 20-minute meet-n-greet to assure you and your pets are comfortable with me. If so, we will then complete a service agreement and comprehensive pet profile to assure the best care for your pet(s) and home, that will include extensive detailed information.
A typical day
All services personalized to fit the needs of you and your furry family members. Play, walks, exercising, watching tv, reading or singing together, ball, enrichment games, hospital visits - what works for you and your pet, will probably work for me and will be fun for both. I've had some interesting requests over the years! My philosophy for walks in the heat-if I can't walk barefoot on the pavement, your pup shouldn't either.
Location
Tucson, AZ
Annie O.
Tucson, AZ