Courtney H.
Palm Harbor, FL
Former vet assistant & zoo keeper
Pet care experience
I formally worked as a vet assistant working with boarding animals, grooming, and trimming nails. I’m comfortable with both dogs, cats, and exotics. I’ve grown up my entire life taking care of dogs and cats and I’ve worked with a number of exotic animals in my career.
Reviews
Courtney was amazing to my Honey! She watched her for about 8 hours on a Saturday! Sent beautiful pictures of my baby throughout the night. And asked all the questions during the meet and greet, you can tell she cares and takes pride in taking care of animals! Already booked her for more dates! It is so convenient that she is willing to watch my dog at our home because Honey has anxiety and I don't want her to have more anxiety being away from home AND me not being around. Thank you!!
I have known Courtney for years and she has always been wonderful with her and my animals. She worked with a vet for years and really learned how to handle sick and healthy animals of all kinds. She is caring and patient and knows her business.
We serendipitously met Courtney just a couple weeks ago, needing someone to help us regularly with our sweet boy with separation anxiety. Unfortunately, we suddenly had to leave town for my grandfathers funeral and we had never left our four boys (two cats and two dogs) alone before with a sitter. Since they all have their little quirks, we were concerned about how they would manage. George has a history of hiding from sitters, Manny has separation anxiety and those two things are a large part of the reason we rarely leave them! Thankfully, a guardian angel brought Courtney to us and she is the most perfect human for our animals. She is patient, understanding, loving and just all around the best. After a couple hours of warm up, George stopped his hiding and they became best of friends. Manny took to Courtney immediately and she even won over our skittish cat who most people don’t ever get to meet! She sent not just any photos, but stunning professional quality photos that she even PRINTED for us when we arrived home! It was such a sweet gesture that I cried. I cannot overstate how nice it was to not feel concerned about the animals while we were dealing with the loss of my grandfather. I feel so confident with Courtney’s background in veterinary medicine and she manages the high energy of our anxious dogs like the true pro that she is. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Courtney and can’t wait to continue to utilize her services. Our animals have already asked when they get to see her again! 100000/10 ❤️
Courtney is awesome and I would trust leaving my dog Luna in her care and wouldn’t think twice about it. She is a loving pet mom and genuinely cares about every animal she meets and will shower them with lots of attention.
About Courtney H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have two adopted cats who I love SO much! As someone who formerly worked as a zookeeper, in an aquarium, and a vets office I know how important it is to create a positive environment for them as well as provide constant changing environmental enrichment (toys!) to keep them mentally stimulated and out of the trouble they tend to get into when they are bored! I never use negative reinforcement, only positive reinforcement for good behaviors.
Information Courtney H. would like to know about your pet
Feeding schedule, vet information, allergies, leash experience, any past aggression issues, favorite treats, best way to positively reinforce (treats, praise, pets) good behavior, favorite toys!
A typical day
Love to go for walks and if they are up for it- go to the dog beach! With cats I do a lot of play time and mental stimulation with chase toys.
Services
Courtney can watch in your home
Availability
I am a working professional who works from home. My schedule is flexible, and I plan animal check ins around my meetings. I can also do house sitting with your fur baby if there is Wifi and I can work from your home! 💜 While my two kitties are not happy to have pets stay in our home, I’m always happy to house & pet sit.
About Courtney H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have two adopted cats who I love SO much! As someone who formerly worked as a zookeeper, in an aquarium, and a vets office I know how important it is to create a positive environment for them as well as provide constant changing environmental enrichment (toys!) to keep them mentally stimulated and out of the trouble they tend to get into when they are bored! I never use negative reinforcement, only positive reinforcement for good behaviors.
Information Courtney H. would like to know about your pet
Feeding schedule, vet information, allergies, leash experience, any past aggression issues, favorite treats, best way to positively reinforce (treats, praise, pets) good behavior, favorite toys!
A typical day
Love to go for walks and if they are up for it- go to the dog beach! With cats I do a lot of play time and mental stimulation with chase toys.
Location
Palm Harbor, FL
Pets
Courtney H.
Palm Harbor, FL