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October 5, 2026 — Volunteering
I recently had the pleasure of volunteering to take a senior dog out on a group hike organized by the great pet adoption organization Frosted Faces. They are located in Ramona, CA and specialize in rescuing, fostering and adopting out senior dogs and cats. I had a wonderful time getting to know my 13 year old buddy for the day who was named Coffee Jane. She had a very sweet and calm demeanor. Although she could only walk so far, she seemed to enjoy her time spent out in nature where she could sniff to her hearts content. I loved my time with her and was happy to see so many other volunteers out on the trail with other elderly dogs. Let’s not forget these awesome senior pets. They can bring so much joy to your life.
August 12, 2026 — Safety
As a professional pet care provider, the health and safety of your pet(s) are of my most concern. Every new client receives a handout that details my plans for ensuring your pets’ safety should a natural disaster occur. This plan outlines the procedures used to help protect pets in my care during natural disasters and emergency situations including earthquakes, wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, and power outages. I maintain updated emergency contact info for my clients if they are unavailable during this time. A record of my client’s personal veterinarian is kept on file. I also possess an up-to-date certificate in pet CPR from the American Red Cross and carry a pet first aid kit in my car. Rest assured that your pet(s) well-being is my top priority.
June 27, 2026 — Education
Before I started my pet care business, I took the time to educate myself about the industry through research and taking online courses provided by the organization Pet Sitters International (PSI). I’ve completed numerous courses that covered pet behavior, client relations, pet safety, service offers etc. I’ve also received a certificate in pet CPR from the American Red Cross. This work has contributed to the high-quality, caring and informed service that I provide to my clients. When a client hires me, they are paying for more than my time. They receive a personalized service built upon my thorough education which separates me from other providers who provide just the basics. My education happily continues and will never end.
May 30, 2026 — Connection
There is often an unspoken connection that can form between a person and a pet. I have had the privilege to pet sit for a handsome Bernese dog named Indy (see photo) for over 10 months. Perhaps I’m projecting, but I can see in his eyes a sense of awareness and affection for me. And I look at him with a similar gaze, and a warm smile, that communicates to him that he is safe with me and cared for. We don’t give our pets enough credit with how emotionally intelligent they are. Indy’s owner has told me that when he’s sitting next to her on the couch, she’ll whisper “Sean is coming today.” After hearing this, he runs to stand by the door and wait. That’s a true connection.