Susan & Marcus J.
Defuniak Springs, FL
Pro Quality Pet Portraits Included!
Pet care experience
YOU CAN USE THE $20 OFF COUPON if this is your first time using Rover. (Use code SUSANJ93758) Even if you choose another sitter, you can use this coupon! We hope you will choose us but if someone else is a better fit then this is a gift for you anyway! I will keep your cat or dog in my home for a few hours, days, weeks or months; whatever you need. We love animals! Your baby will be loved on and played with (exercised). I have an Intro to Vet Tech Certificate and used to be a groomer. Your pet will get lots of attention and be very happy with us! Read our reviews! We cater to your pet's needs and give them lots of attention and love so they aren't upset and anxious while you're away. Included with your stay of two or more days are at least two (usually closer to six) professional type pet portraits (digital files). I use a Canon EOS 50D, the last of the heavy body 15mp cameras they made. It takes excellent, high quality photos you can enlarge on your computer. I do appreciate tips! Note: If your male dog marks indoors, I can't keep him. With a puppy, an accident is on the floor, easily cleaned. A dog that marks does so on vertical surfaces, some of which are impossible to clean without residual staining, and if it isn't witnessed it would be impossible to know everywhere it happened. Thank you for understanding. (Note: IF YOU JUST WANT A PORTRAIT (you will receive at least two), you can book/pay for an overnight and bring your groomed pet just for a photo shoot and I'll text the files once payment clears.) YOU CAN USE THE $20 OFF COUPON if this is your first time using Rover. (Use code SUSANJ93758) I stay at home 5 days per week (college 2 classes-2 days); disabled/use a cane. My husband works 7 minutes away in case of any emergency and is a volunteer firefighter who runs for exercise and would love to bring your dog along! I have cat trees and perches, toys, an extra room and LOVE so if you need someone who will take good care of your baby you can call on me. Reference (name/phone #) from previous customer available. I can train your dog to speak on command in 1-2 weeks; will start it and show you how (it's not hard!) if the stay is shorter. I have trained my own dogs basic commands plus more in the past. I'm self-taught in dog training; I've read tons of books, watched many videos, even learned some service dog training. We have a 15 month old tabby cat (bottle raised) who loves to play with cats and dogs and has been tested negative for FIV and FELV; up to date on his shots and neutered. We also have an 8 month old female Ragdoll who's spayed and has been tested negative for FIV and FELV; up to date on her shots. We would love to babysit your kitty (no intact male cats over 5 months). You will receive AT LEAST one photo per day via text with an update on how your fur baby's doing. I am also a talented amateur photographer so you'll have expressive fun pics of your fur baby. You'll receive digital copies in texts! If you love your pics, tips are greatly needed and appreciated! Note: I may use some pics of your pet to build my photography portfolio and post here on Rover. Also offer: Full Groom with bath, blow dry, brush out & claws clipped $25. for cats and dogs. That includes trimming excess fur from the paws as needed. (Long hair cats benefit from trimming out the fur from between the paw pads; it doesn't show from the top.) If your dog stays for 7 days or more, a weekly bath is included! Note: if your pet will bite with nail clipping it won't be done! In that case, we will give a bath/blow dry. Sometimes I'll give a free trim with the bath if it's a Schnauzer or Yorkie type that needs it but will check with you first. Final note: Tips are appreciated (but not necessary)! I only mention it because most people don't realize they can, or how much more they're getting when they trust their pet to us. Although you will be receiving awesome digital photos of your baby, I will be gaining experience and shots for my portfolio, so don't feel like you have to tip; but it is really appreciated if you'd like to! What's also great is when you are happy and become a regular client!
Reviews
Bentley had an excellent stay with Susan and Marcus. No the genuinely love fur babies! My Bentley had plenty of exercise and outings to explore to his hearts content! Susan even did a photo shoot with him and the pictures are just simply adorable!! I won’t hesitate to call them back whenever we go on a trip - and can totally enjoy the time away knowing my “baby boy” is in good caring hands!💕 if you want a caring loving environment in which to leave your pet, look no further! This is the place! Thank you Susan and Scott for caring for my little guy as if he was your own!😃
Beau enjoyed his visit. We got lots of pictures and they stayed in contact with us. We will definitely use Susan & Marcus again.
Susan and Scott took such great care of my puppy! My first time using Rover and I will never need to look for another sitter. Susan made sure to send me photos of all the fun things they were up to and seemed to genuinely love my puppy. They were so professional and kind. My pup had a wonderful time with them and I’m sure he’s excited to get back there to stare down those chickens again :)
Susan and Marcus, Scott to me, couldn't have been nicer. They were very helpful. Weezy was safe and well attended to! He is a tiny Yorkie and I always worry about him eating when away from us. I picked him up after 7 days fat, clean and happy. Feel blessed to have found them. I got plenty of updates and was never concerned about him. Great Stay
About Susan & Marcus J.
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Information Susan & Marcus J. would like to know about your pet
Dogs: If your dog will hurt/eats! cats, I'll still keep it, but I need to get a heads up. Playtime helps pet spend energy and feel good; we have bunches of toys! Other things of importance: Feeding schedule, routine, medications, date of last rabies shot and up to date on flea/ heartworm prevention, behavior Issues and house breaking status. If there is any training you're working on with your dog, I will help reinforce it. I have a form that's easy to fill out I'll keep in a file so you'll only need to give me the info once. I hope you choose us to keep your baby! Cats: I don't mind providing food and litter; please provide what your cat is used to to prevent stomach upset. I prefer you to bring your cat box so your cat will feel at ease. Our cats have dry food (Doctors Foster and Smith Kitten) available at all times and get wet (Friskies Buffet or Fancy Feast) twice per day. I'll feed your cat the same unless directed otherwise. Playtime helps kitty feel comfortable and confident; we use Da Bird and other wand toys as well as balls, etc. We have a new toy that runs on batteries and moves feathers around and under a circular cloth- they love it! There are 2 window perches and 2 more perches right at a window as well. Squirrels! Chickens out back (in a coop/run)! Our kitties like other cats and dogs and are not bullies! They are used to various pets coming to stay with us. *Please no intact male cats over 5 months (dogs ok). Intact females, even in heat, are fine. Males spray to mark their territory; even more so in a new place to make it their own.
A typical day
I live in a house with a 1 acre yard on a quiet road with very low traffic. I would be able to take your dog(s) on walks. My husband can go on runs with your baby if it's not raining once per day. (Must be *somewhat* leash-trained.)
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Susan & Marcus can watch in your home
About Susan & Marcus J.
Communication
Skills
Information Susan & Marcus J. would like to know about your pet
Dogs: If your dog will hurt/eats! cats, I'll still keep it, but I need to get a heads up. Playtime helps pet spend energy and feel good; we have bunches of toys! Other things of importance: Feeding schedule, routine, medications, date of last rabies shot and up to date on flea/ heartworm prevention, behavior Issues and house breaking status. If there is any training you're working on with your dog, I will help reinforce it. I have a form that's easy to fill out I'll keep in a file so you'll only need to give me the info once. I hope you choose us to keep your baby! Cats: I don't mind providing food and litter; please provide what your cat is used to to prevent stomach upset. I prefer you to bring your cat box so your cat will feel at ease. Our cats have dry food (Doctors Foster and Smith Kitten) available at all times and get wet (Friskies Buffet or Fancy Feast) twice per day. I'll feed your cat the same unless directed otherwise. Playtime helps kitty feel comfortable and confident; we use Da Bird and other wand toys as well as balls, etc. We have a new toy that runs on batteries and moves feathers around and under a circular cloth- they love it! There are 2 window perches and 2 more perches right at a window as well. Squirrels! Chickens out back (in a coop/run)! Our kitties like other cats and dogs and are not bullies! They are used to various pets coming to stay with us. *Please no intact male cats over 5 months (dogs ok). Intact females, even in heat, are fine. Males spray to mark their territory; even more so in a new place to make it their own.
A typical day
I live in a house with a 1 acre yard on a quiet road with very low traffic. I would be able to take your dog(s) on walks. My husband can go on runs with your baby if it's not raining once per day. (Must be *somewhat* leash-trained.)
Location
Defuniak Springs, FL
Pets
Susan & Marcus J.
Defuniak Springs, FL