5.0

Having been around animals all of my life, I have raised many dogs, cats and horses from pups, kittens and foals with many different personalities and some challenges and loved them through senior care, Hopsice and end-of-life. 
 I found the incredibly adorable Liza, my Chow/Border Collie mix, by the side of the road with her sisters when only 6 weeks old. As the runt, she was a resource guarder from that very first meal and showed a scrappy, protective nature. With lots of positive training, she overcame her protective tendencies to pass her Canine Good Citizens Test. We learned alot together! My sweet Harmony the dog lived to 18! Ibis and Sunny the horses both lived till they were 37!!! My horse Zoey is now 32. And Scarlet the cat lived to 18. My Cassia the princess cat and her sisters were born in my room on my birthday - their mom was a stray, and they were the best birthday surprise gift ever! Cassia is now 8. I found her sisters great homes. 
 So I have lots of experience with raising and training young ones, bringing out the best in them. And, I have so much experience all the way through specialized senior care and special needs. I would love to care for your dog, cat, horse and other animal family member(s) giving them the best, pampered experiences with what is needed. Whether it is walking, playing with them, or just hanging with them I am here. 
Animal healing has been main gig since 1989. So pampering your pets with the ultimate holistic spa-level experience is my specialty. If you'd like additional services beyond sitting, walking or a drop in, let me know so we can discuss ways to make this your animal’s most sublime pampered time. Additional fees would apply for training, hands-on bodywork, or other holistic services for reactivity, tension, deep relaxation. 
How far I will travel to your house: If I am staying for 3 days or more I am happy to travel further distances. I have house and pet sat in Ventura County recently for instance. 
 Ask me to share the 5 star review that starts with “Sandy is an exceptional pet sitter.” Or ask me for the references from people who have know and worked with me locally and from afar for over 20 years)

 For daily care, ideally somewhere closer to where I live in Pismo, SLO or nearby areas is more realistic. I am open to discuss each individual situation. 
 
I look forward to hearing from you and meeting your family! (your pets) :)
xoxo P.S. I know what it is like to find the right person to take care of my animals while I am away. Finding a trustworthy, responsible, caring person, with clear communication and regular updates has always been key for me. I provide these essentials for you and your animals, caring for them as if they were mine, for you and your pet’s peace of mind and heart….while keeping you updated with pics and video on how they’re loving our time together. You’ll notice my reviews from 2023. Since then I was caring for my mom 24/7. She recently passed away so I am back in town and am able to sit for you and your pets once again.