Desert Whiskers Cat Sitting

$35/visit

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Introduction: Hello, I'm Shawn, I own Desert Whiskers Cat Sitting. Why should you hire me...I am a Certified Professional Pet Sitter; this is my full-time job. Caring for other people's pets in their own home. I have over 40+ paid years of experience with pets. Cats, Small exotic animals - bunnies, guinea pigs, pet rats and tortoises. I am insured and bonded - First Aid & CPR Certified, Fear Free Certified. I keep the same schedule or close to it that you do for your own pets. I provide daily drop in visits to you home while you are away on business or vacation. 1 to 2 visits per day. My love and passion for animals make me the perfect fit for any pet who needs all the care they deserve while you are away from home. My ultimate goal is to provide your pets with loving care as if they were my very own and to give you and your pet the best experience without the worry!

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Hired 13 times

4 similar jobs done near you

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1 employee

26 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Zelle.

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2021

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Tammy G.

Sep 29, 2020

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So happy to have found Shawn’s Pet Sitting. She was great with all 4 pets, kept them satisfied with her attention until her next visit. Everything went so smooth. Will use everytime we go away and would highly recomend.

Details: Dog • 3 pets • Giving food and water • Providing exercise • Standard visit (60 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Aulani G.

Jun 5, 2021

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I thought I would finally have a pet sitter come to our house to take care of our 4 dogs having zero luck with boarding and boy am I happy I did. I was recommended to Shawn and wow she’s amazing. Text you every visit with a summary and photos of our babies. I can’t say enough about her she’s that good. Our pups love her too.

Details: Dog • 4 pets • Dispensing medication • Standard visit (60 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Kathy G.

Aug 5, 2020

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After only living here in Arizona for 3 months I was a little nervous about finding a pet sitter. Shawn was fantastic. She did a great job in caring for my cats and my rabbit. She was punctual and did a great job cleaning up after my cats and the rabbit. She sent me pictures everyday of my pets and gave me an update on how they were doing. I will definitely be hiring here again whenever I go out of town

Details: Cat • 5 pets • Changing litter or bedding • Giving food and water • Standard visit (60 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.

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SHERRIE M.

Jun 15, 2020

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We are so happy with Shawn’s work! She was our “5 kitty care taker” for a week, she administered needed medications, and followed every request made by us to a “T”, she sent multiple pictures of our fur kids each time she was in our home. The kitties played, ate and hung out with Shawn each time. It’s so hard leaving your pets with a stranger but Shawn made it easy to relax and enjoy our time away from home. She’s a keeper!! Highly recommended by us and 5 fur kids!!

Details: Cat • 5 pets • Dispensing medication • Changing litter or bedding • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Feb 19, 2019

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Customizable to your own situation and needs, Shawn's Pet Sitting is the obvious choice for travelers. She sends updates every day with pics of your animals, so you can worry less while on vacation. Multiple payment options make this one of the most convenient pet sitters available.

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Shawn Firek

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My Services & Rates: Cat Sitting Small exotic animal care - Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Pet Rats, Turtles/tortoises. 30 minutes: $40.00 per visit 45 minutes: $50.00 per visit 60 minutes: $65.00 per visit All can be customized to fit your needs. I do not charge per pet; I charge for my time & per household. (So, if you have 10 cats, it's based off my time) As a Certified Professional Pet Sitter, I require a minimum of once-a-day visits for all pet clients. I do not accept every-other day visits. Desert Whiskers Cat Sitting offers Pet Sitting in Buckeye, Goodyear & Litchfield Park AZ and for the following zip codes: 85326, 85396, 85338, 85395, 85340. ***Also provides service to Tartesso, Estrella Mountain, Canta Mia, Verrado, Litchfield Farms & Palm Valley*** Sorry, NO SERVICE will be provided to Sun City Festival. (out of service area)
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I send an email with a link out to all new potential clients to fill out their information. There are about 5 questions that pertain to location, area you live, pets you have and dates of service. Once that is filled out, we will set up a meet and greet. Once the meet and greet is set up, this is a MUST before any services starts. Best to plan ahead before your travel dates, as I do not accept last minute requests. It's just a 1x visit, unless you get a new pet later on down the line. At the meet & greet, I meet with you & your pets, let them get to know me & make sure they are comfortable with me. We will go over scheduling, dates, and other questions you may have. Learn your pet's routine, quirks, where their food is, water bowls, litter boxes, where they sleep, all the fun stuff. We will also go over paperwork you have entered on the portal, which is filled out PRIOR to a meet & greet. Get keys, door codes & deposit before the first day of service. A meet & greet usually last about 30 mins to an hour. So, please plan accordingly for this time. After each & every visit you will receive a text from me with an update & pictures. Your pets are always provided with the best care.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My education has been in animal science & animal behavior. 40+ years of paid experience. I also keep up to date with online courses and in-person seminars and networking events. I have training and experience in: First Aid/CPR training for pets Fear Free Certified Certified as a Professional Pet Sitter by Pet Sitters International and National Association of Pet Sitters Cat health and care Dog health and care Small animal health and care Basic obedience for dogs (no longer accepts dogs) Agility training Socialization I am a member of: PSI (Pet Sitters International), NAPPS (National Association of Pet Sitters, PUPS (Professional United Pet Sitters), American Pet Professionals, and BBB (Better Business Bureau)