4 Paws Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

Introduction: 4 Paws Dog Walking & Pet Sitting proudly and professionally provides custom, loving pet care visits at the pet’s home. I offer a free initial consultation and a “no penalty” cancellation policy. I specialize in leashed, neighborhood dog walks, cat sitting, small caged animal care (i.e. ferrets, chinchillas, rats, gerbils, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, tortoises, frogs, birds, etc.), salt and fresh water fish aquariums and pets with special needs, including feral cats, older dogs, and dogs with behavioral, physical or medical restrictions. For example, some dogs chase cars, do not like loud noises or are free spirits and cannot run loose at off-leash dog parks. Others cannot attend doggie daycare due to age, aggression, visual or auditory impairments, arthritis or other mobility issues. Some pets are post-surgical and/or need medication or have breed limitations. I do administer medication in pill or liquid form. (I do not offer insulin injections.) When circumstances permit, I will transport a customer’s pet home from the vet’s or daycare. I leave detailed, hand-written notes or send text messages and photos documenting the pet’s activities during visits. I also provide weekend, evening, holiday, vacation, and family emergency pet care visits as well as vacation and emergency house watching (house sitting) — bringing in mail and deliveries, checking electricity, heat, air conditioning, alarm systems/security, watering plants and gardens, etc.– for my established clients. An animal-lover from the day I was born, I’ve had puppies, dogs, kittens, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, turtles, and chameleons as my own personal pets and I care for my clients’ pets as if they are my own. The pets know it and their pet parents acknowledge it! I am bonded and insured, a member of two trade organizations: Pet Sitters International (PSI) and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitter (NAPPS), passed the Pet First Aid course given by the American Red Cross, earned the title “Certified Professional Pet Sitter” from Pet Sitters International by passing (with high marks) their rigorous exam, and serve as an emergency volunteer with the City of Newton Police Department’s Animal Response Team. My customers with young children love my published picture book, Punk Finds a Forever Home, available on Amazon, which introduces preschoolers to the concepts of animal rescue, animal adoption, veterinary care, and the humane treatment of dogs and cats who are lost, abandoned, unwanted, or have special needs. Caring for pets is a passion with me. I love personal pets and take care of them as if they are my own. Visiting and caring for cute puppies and kittens, dogs and cats so full of innocent spirit is so rewarding. Whatever the weather, live animals are waiting for me. I constantly receive emails and texts from my customers thanking me for coming home to happy pets! I was very proud when Angie’s List notified me they were awarding the 2015 Super Service Award to 4 Paws Dog Walking & Pet Sitting because of the large number of “A” reviews submitted by satisfied pet parents. I feel very appreciated and grateful for this work!