Hi, I’m Danielle — the human behind Danielle’s Happy Tails Pet Care, and the unofficial emotional-support human for anxious and special-needs pets. Every pet has a personality, a love language, and usually one extremely dramatic opinion about treats. Over the last 28+ years, I’ve cared for senior sweethearts, nervous rescues, picky felines, energetic couch potatoes, and dogs who need a little extra compassion to feel safe. I specialize in pets who: • don’t instantly trust new people • hide under the bed while judging my life choices • pretend medication is poison • need calm, routine-focused care • rely on gentle, predictable humans I’m that sitter who will sit on the floor, sideways, for 45 minutes because a nervous pup needs time and space before deciding I’m worthy of being sniffed. I’ve whispered pep talks to shy cats, matched breathing with anxious dogs, and celebrated small victories like “they ate a treat in the same room as me!” Your pet’s comfort is the entire mission. I move slow, speak softly, and follow their pace. There’s no rushing, no forcing — just steady reassurance, routine, and respect. 🌙 Why I Focus on Overnight Care Most of my clients book me for overnight stays, because anxious and special-needs pets do best at home where everything smells right and their routine stays steady. I stick to your schedule like it’s a sacred ritual — meals, meds, bedtime routines, early-morning sniffs, cuddle traditions, you name it. I’m there for the nighttime pacing, the “is someone still here?” checks, and the soft reassurance until they settle. Dog walks are absolutely available, but overnights are where I shine and where nervous pets thrive most. 🧡 What Sets Me Apart 🐾 1. I specialize in pets who don’t love strangers. Shy, skittish, slow-to-warm-up? Perfect. Those are my favorite pets. Earning their trust is my greatest joy. 🕊️ 2. I always follow their pace. No forced interactions No overstimulation No pressure Just gentle presence and patience. Your pet leads the relationship; I simply meet them where they are. 🩺 3. Medical care experience (pills, liquids, injections). I’m confident and calm with: • medication schedules • injections • mobility issues • senior support • sight/hearing challenges • post-vet or recovery routines Your pet’s health and comfort are safe with me. 🏠 4. Overnights: my superpower. I provide: • consistent routines • emotional reassurance • nighttime checks • calm companionship • a safe, peaceful environment It’s more than babysitting — it’s comforting your pet through the hardest hours. 📸 5. Communication that keeps you at ease. You’ll get updates, photos, videos, and silly stories that reassure you they’re safe, loved, and occasionally judging me less each day. 💛 6. I build real relationships. The moment an anxious pet takes that first trust step — the soft blink, the slow approach, the tail that stops tucked — that’s my favorite part of this work. I don’t just watch your pets. I learn them. I love them. And I make sure they feel safe while you’re away.