Nancy J.
Nancy J.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from US$30 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Peace of Mind Completely Customized
Joyful just walked dogs to greet you at the end of a long workday? Happy cats to return home to after your short or long vacation? Pictures of your pets sent as many times a day as you like while you're away? Dependability and adaptability to back you and your pets up when life throws you a curveball? A calm and creative pet problem solver on call? Whatever exceptional pet care looks like to you - from occasional or regular sitting to a rainy day walk to a weekly walking schedule to a trusted Pet Family Partner for the long term - my aim is to completely understand and deliver it. Thank you for choosing to view my profile and pictures! I hope you'll consider being in touch to schedule a complimentary meet and greet visit to try me on for just the right fit. I’d love to meet you and your pet family! Chatting with you in person about what makes your pets special and unique and giving them a chance to check me out as a new best buddy is so important to me. I’m happy to stay as long as you like to clarify care expectations and answer all your questions. What I love about Pet Care Dogs and cats have contributed to my life in countless ways. Dogs especially encourage me in joy and loving kindness. I have a lifelong desire to give back the best care possible. I'm happy to say I'm committed to Pet Care full time now! My history of care includes every age - from puppies and kittens to seniors and special needs cats and dogs, which are a big soft spot for me. My own special needs dogs have included Beau, a Golden Retriever with epilepsy, Ginger, a senior 3 legged Lhasa Apso rescue, and Sophie, my senior Cocker Spaniel who took months to walk again after back surgery for disc disease and has the happiest temperament of any dog I've ever known! A note about pet/house sitting I’m happy to add peace of mind while you’re gone by watering the plants, tending to the garden, bringing in the mail, letting you know the grass was mowed on schedule, and anything else, just ask! (subject to your requirements, this may involve additional fee)
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I'm trained and current in Pet First Aid and CPR, and I'm developing a Pet Home Safety Check to bring more knowledge of hazards and pet safety to clients. Did you know dogs have died from ingesting Xylitol, a common sugar-free sweetener? I didn't until studying pet nutrition: I take Pet Nutrition classes, read broadly on Pet Nutrition and work closely with a Pet Nutrition consultant for new issues that arise for my clients. You'll find me ever interested in learning and sharing new ways to bring more joy and health to our beloved fur family members. FYI MY COVID PRECAUTIONS: I'm fully vaccinated and boosted with 3 Phizer vax and 3 Moderna vax. I’m current with flu shots. I wear masks whenever I'm inside anyone's home and in all public and private facilities. I also wear masks when visiting outdoor facilities and when visiting with clients and pets outdoors. I carry hand sanitizer and use it before entering and after leaving a client's home. Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions about this, or request I add something to meet your needs. Please let me know if anyone in your household is immunocompromised or not fully vaccinated. Thank you!
Ratings and reviews
Nancy always goes above and beyond to take care of our kitties, we are so lucky we found her! She has brought so much peace of mind to our time away from home over the past year.
Nancy sent lots of pictures and detailed updates, which we really appreciated.
Leaving a review on Nancy is very hard for multiple reasons First, I know if the word gets out about how good she is I may not be able to catch her available next time. 😍 Secondly, I’m not that I can adequately describe how much I value her care of my pets. Nancy had taken care of previous pets for me that have crossed rainbow bridge and I knew how wonderful she is, so my family and I were elated to find her available for this past visit I have a new rescue furbaby, Cami, who is very special to our hearts so we wanted the best and we’re able to book Nancy! Nancy is into these pets as if they were her own and believe me, she loves them. I could tell that Cami was extremely happy with Nancy because of all of the pictures I received and the way Cami carried on her normal routine while we were gone. Nancy walked with her even in unpleasant weather, she allowed her to play in our fenced yard, she fed her multiple choices of food as Cami is a choosy eater, and she gave Cami very special attention, which is Cami‘s favorite. I am just hoping that the next time I need a pet sitter Nancy is available! I had no concerns having Cami in Nancy’s care! She is incredible!
Always love having Nancy help look after the cats
Very much appreciated Nancy's thoughtful and thorough care for my cat. It is clear that she "gets" animals and is okay with some quirks! I hope to use her services again and again.
Nancy has been a lifesaver! I broke my ankle recently, and having someone to help me out with my 9 month old puppy has been a huge relief. Scruffy loves playing with Nancy when she comes to pick him up, and he’s always tired after their walk (a hard feet for an energetic pup!). I will definitely be using her again!
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Some background on me, please don’t hesitate to ask for more: I've been involved in customer service all of my life, so my number one priority is making sure that my clients feel completely and totally taken care of. I was in the international travel business for many years providing concierge level service to executive, luxury and adventure travel clients. So, I understand the worry of leaving precious pets behind for weeks at a time! As a consultant in learning and development, the focus on listening and understanding and supporting people in reaching their goals and realizing their opportunities is very similar to the process I follow listening, understanding and realizing the goals of the pet families I serve. I've always been a creative problem solver, which has been important in all of my personal and professional roles, especially resolving disputes as a mediator for a number of years. I'm always interested in knowing what represents exceptional service to my clients and delivering on that. Building trusted relationships is key. Getting to know what makes your pets tick is incredibly important to me. I want to make sure that I always have all the requisite information to keep them happy and healthy, so getting as much knowledge as possible is always a huge priority for me.