I lucked out in finding April at the last minute to look in on my newly adopted kitten, Maggie, last month. She was reliable & very sweet to my girl!

I was looking for a sitter for my beloved golden retriever mix, Sandi. I had a sitter that I had been using previously and I was satisfied with their services at the time but they were unavailable, so it was off to find a replacement. I elected to contact Teacher’s Pet Sitting Services after a review made me rethink what I had considered “satisfactory” service. I contacted April and she scheduled an interview. This was different than I was accustomed to. Typically, said interview (if one happened at all) consisted of handing the keys and the check over and pointing out the notes on the refrigerator. In this case, it truly was an interview. Instead of me doing all of the talking, April asked poignant questions about what she needed to know. I left feeling confident that Sandi was in good hands. I referred above to services offered that go above and beyond what I had expected. For one, April has a true love for all pets whether they are furry, finned, feathered, or what have you. As such, she will do so much more than ensure your pet’s basic physical needs are met. She will do what it takes to make your pets happy. How does she do this? I can’t really answer this for certain but she just has this uncanny ability. I have called her the Dog Whisperer before. I told her before she began her assignment with Sandi, to be careful because she hated other dogs. Every time I would walk her, if she saw another dog, she would growl, bark, and pull on the leash. Imagine my shock, when she texted me to advise that Sandi was showing none of that behavior but was actually walking with another dog! She even sent me a photo as proof. This leads to another aspect of her service that goes above and beyond what would be expected. Typical communication from a sitter involves a daily log which you would get when you arrived home which may state something as follows: “Took Sandi out, pooped and peed, filled food bowl, and water.” April will provide you with daily texts, photos, even phone calls if you wish. How much communication is up to you. After my dear Sandi passed and I eventually was able to bring myself to allow another dog into my heart, I selected a Boxer mix from the shelter. Enter Jilly. She had been there for 9 months total. Those at the volunteer instructed to keep her away from other animals as she had not only growled and barked at other dogs but had actually attacked some. I didn’t hesitate enlisting April’s services. Once again, she worked her magic. She showed that Jilly wasn’t aggressive as she had been portrayed. How does she do this? No. It isn’t magic. She just understands. This is a bonus. Not only are you getting a superior sitter, you have access to her many years of experience and knowledge which she is more than happy to share. Everyone must be thinking by now that if she does all of this, she must certainly charge a premium fee for her services. The answer is no. Her fee is comparable to other services that provide a much lower standard of services. Leaving your pet for an extended period of time can cause anxiety for some. If you are looking for someone that will just provide the basics for your pet, select any of the sitters that come up in your search. I am sure that they will all at least do that. If you truly love your pet and are looking for someone who will care for them as if they were her very own, will go above and beyond in providing comfort for your pet in what could be a difficult time for them, and will keep in contact with you as frequently as you wish, make an appointment with April. You will not be disappointed, neither will your pets.