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Rick's Pet Sitting • Seattle, WA • $18-40 per hour

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Pets are a member of your family, and I recognize the importance pets play in the lives of their owners. My care of people's pets is very important, and I look upon it as a very serious responsibility.

I provide full-service care in your pet's home. My clients and friends refer to me as an "animal whisperer" due to my innate ability to connect with every animal that crosses my path. When your pets are in my care, you can trust that they are being cared for by your instructions and
my commitment.

I come to you with amazing client comments and references. I am a member of Pet Sitters International and Pet Sitters Associates, and I am fully insured and bonded.

I have relocated to the greater Seattle area and I am looking forward to providing the same quality care to your pets as I have provided to my clients from New York.

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October 18, 2011

Rick recently took wonderful care of our elderly cat Cindy-Lou for a 4 days. She in on multiple medications and needs twice daily feedings,water and attention. I was immediately impressed with Rick's kind and loving manner towards Cindy Lou, as well as his attention to all the details. When we returned, she was very content and had obviously gotten lots of kitty love. Thanks for your excellent service Rick! I am happy to recommend you to other pet owners.

– Adele
April 25, 2011

We have two mini daschunds that are pretty high maintenance and demand a lot of attention. Making the decision to go on vacations has been a nightmare in years past. We struggle with burdening our families and our dogs have always become so emotional when we have left them in the past. I truly cannot say enough about Rick and the immediate bond that he formed with our babies. Although they usually get depressed when we leave overnight, this past week we were able to go away for 5 days and came home to two very well cared for happy dogs. They certainly missed us and were excited when we came home however it was as if we were gone for a matter of hours rather than days. It is clear that Rick did not just throw food and water at them, but rather got to know their personalities and took the time to comfort them in our absence. We have never felt safe in leaving the dogs, or our home, in the care of someone in the past, and can now happily say that we are looking forward to the next vacation. THANK YOU RICK! Molly and Nathan send their appreciation (and doggy kisses).

– Cara
April 22, 2011

I have known Rick All his life, and because I share in his love for animals, I can attest to his love and loyality, both as an animal lover and business man, I would trust him with my life and most importantly the life and well being of my animals.

– Elayne

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Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?

A. If it were me seeking a pet care provider I would first want to know that the provider is Insured and Bonded. This ensures that the client and the provider are covered in the unlikely event of any type of accident.
I would ask for references although I would hope that the provider would offer them without me asking. A plus for me.
I would ask the provider to talk about previous experience and the breeds of the pets that he/she has cared for.
I would ask if the provider has a back up provider.
I would ask the provider what animal organizations he/she is affiliated with.
These questions would be the most important to me at the first meeting.
I would also make a determination based on the energy between the provider and myself.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. I can only speak from previous experience and the sitters I have used were very impersonal. There did not seem to be any attempt on their part to connect with my pets.
This is where my work differs from most.
I challenge myself to connect with every pet I care for. It's a personal goal and one that I have so far been able to accomplish with every pet I care for. I do much more than fill bowls and clean up messes. I take time to interract with your pet!

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. What's not to like?

I am so grateful for the work that I do. I rarely even refer to my work as a job.

I love the attempt to bond and connect with a clients pet.
I love when the connection is made.

I love the process of figuring out what makes a pet happy and feel safe while I am with them.
I love to see that trust and happiness excude from an animals face and through their body language when they see me coming.

I love the visits where I can spend time with a dog out in nature and romp around with them.

I love the reaction I get from the pets human family when they see the connection forming between myself and their pet.
I am grateful for, and love the trust that my clients place in me time after time after time and take a few moments to write me about how happy they are with my pet care services.

And so much more.........

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. Pets are a member of your family and I recognize the importance pets play in the lives of their owners.
My care of other peoples pets is very important to me and I look upon it as a very serious responsibility.

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. I am a very proud member of two of the leading Pet Sitting companies in the United States.

Through Pet Sitters International, and Pet Sitters Associates, not only do I purchase my insurances through them but I also build upon my knowledge by taking on going coursework and enrolling in Webinars to ensure I am up to date on cutting edge pet care techniques.

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