Purrr-fect Penny's Pet Sitting

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Introduction: My clients rest easy on vacation knowing that their pet companion will be playing, exercising, eating, drinking fresh water, napping, being loved on and talked to, and maybe sang to like I do to my cat. I am reliable, patient, tolerant, can be firm if needed. I can get them to a vet if needed, been there, done that! I am a bonded and insured professional. Had two cats that were 20 years old, they were attracted to my sweet nature, kindness, gentleness, affection and compassion. I have learned my capacity to love animals! They will be pampered and taken care of purr-fectly! I look forward to hearing from you, and your pets will thank you. I have a lifetime of experience working with puppies, kittens, grown cats, and dogs! I am patient, tolerant, kind, and firm when needed! Please contact me by phone or email. I am also licensed and bonded! Sincerely, Purr-fect Penny's Pet Sitting, and Crystal Clear Cleaning! Give yourself the best treatment, you deserve it! Thank you! Have a Blessed Day Penny Zunker I love to do pet sitting by giving the pets great companionship, exercise, play time, feeding, fresh water, petting if they want it, affection, and attention and lots of unconditional love. Make sure they feel comfortable and safe!

Overview

Hired 107 times

Serves Bradenton, FL

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1 employee

9 years in business

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Donna H.

Mar 25, 2024

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Penny has been the absolute best pet sitter for my two cats. She’s has made sure my diabetic cat had his medicine. Always there on a timely basis and goes above & beyond taking care of them. She will sit, play & clean up after them in all ways. She gave me daily updates and sent me pics of them as well. She’s a very rare find and a treasure. I would never hesitate to call upon her for your pet sitting needs.

Details: Cat • 2 pets • Changing litter or bedding • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Greg G.

Jun 20, 2023

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Penny was excellent, showed up on time and was very accommodating to schedule changes. Max is a Bengal kitten that’s a little skittish even with me but warmed up to Penny.

Details: Cat • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Sharon P.

Dec 4, 2020

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My experience with Penny WAS actually Purrr-fect. She sent me texts & photos each day she took care of my cats. When I returned from vacation, the cats were happy & the house was fine. I never worried one time about my pets, knowing that they were in good hands, kind, caring hands w/ Penny. I will certainly call on her again & highly recommend her services.

Details: Cat • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Providing companionship • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Lewis L.

Sep 1, 2018

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Penny was on time and although she never got to meet Tuffy in person (or cat) let us know Tuffy was being feed and watered and her litter was kept clean. I would definitely ask Penny to sit with Tuffy again.

Details: Cat • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • A few times a week • The pet sitter travels to me

Purrr-fect Penny's Pet Sitting's reply

Thank you, Lewis, for the great Review. I look forward to coming back and hopefully meeting Tuffy. Out of 56 jobs, Tuffy is the first kittie I did not meet. She must be very shy and be very attached to her daddy and mommy. But I talked softly, sweetly, lovingly to her and told her I Loved her and I Love All kitties and she was safe with me. Tuffy had a big house with lots of room and must have found a comfy spot. She probably was not too happy that her mom and dad were gone. I am always reliable, timely, trustworthy, very friendly and Happy and provide Professional Services. I fed Tuffy and gave her fresh water and cleaned her litter meticulously clean and vacuumed surrounding floor and rug in eating and litter box area. I spent extra time looking for Tuffy and talking gently and lovingly to her. All my other cats have been drawn to my Sweetness, Soft- Spoken nature, my Gentleness, my Warm, Loving Heart. I am very Playful and love to play with my pets if they desire. I get along with all people and all my pets too. They sense the Goodness and Genuine Love and desire to Give in me. I brought a cat out from hiding after a few days and we became the best of friends for 18 days. She wanted to be pet and be given attention and affection and loved to play! It was very rewarding to see the change in her and we really bonded. It was hard to say goodbye after 18 days spent with her! I missed her! This has happened several times and it is very rewarding. I Love Pet Sitting and I put my Heart and Soul into my profession and the pets! I am a Unique, Special, Gifted Pet Sitter. I work hard and make sure I am a Blessing to my pets and make a difference in their life and a Positive Contribution in their Life and help them be Happy and have a Great time! A 15-year friend said I was a True Blue, The Real McCoy Pet Sitter. I worked for him in the past but he had to go back into carpentry work. Tuffy's cottage was very cozy and quiet. A great home for a cat to curl up in a soft, cozy corner and nap. I look forward to pet sitting for Tuffy again and there's a good chance I will meet her next time. Some cats just like their independence and I Respect that. If they desire Companionship, I am the Best Companion Ever! Friends call me Precious Penny. I am a Precious Pet Sitter and I treat my pets like Precious Angels! We are Blessed to have pets so they deserve the Best of Care! Thank you, Lewis. I look forward to taking care of Tuffy again in the future. Penny Purr-fect Penny's Pet Sitting and Dogs too!

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Mary J.

Aug 5, 2016

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Pet sitting for our 3 year old cat. Usual cat sitting duties in addition to looking after some plant containers in the yard. Watering, feeding, playing and cleaning after cat.

Purrr-fect Penny's Pet Sitting's reply

Hi, Mary. Thank you for your review. Your previous review that went to my phone you said Your cat Leo Loved me and how much I loved her and Lea says Hello with her photo. You also said you would hire me again. You said I was Great and Very Loving and Dedicated. We would definitely hire Penny again.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Right now, my hourly rate is 25.00. I usually go over an hour with cleaning and providing companionship to pets. They Love ❤️ my companionship and affection and time I spend with them. They hate to see me leave. I need to raise my rate but haven't yet. driving to and from jobs takes a lot of time and gas. A little help with gas would be very helpful!! I never do a 30 minute visit but can. Cleaning takes time. 30 minute visit is 23.00. Overnight job is 70.00 and for the day too. All my pets really love ❤️ me and I Love them all like my own and love them to pieces!! Been told I'm a Magical pet whisperer so well worth the money and my time!! I will be a Godsend and a Treasure!!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
This doesn't finish the question 😐 but I guess it is working with a new customer. I have a meet and greet with a new customer and their pets or pet. I have them show me everything they do to take care of their babies. show me around their home and have them ask any questions they have and I ask any questions I have. I have them show me the entry to the home. I greet the pets and get to know them and let them get comfortable and feeling safe and happy 😊 with me. I pet them and maybe play with them and gain their trust with me. I get to know the customer and the pets and gain their trust and show them I am trustworthy and reliable and an exceptional pet sitter!! Help the pets sense my love 💓 ❤️ for them!! Make sure the job is a great fit!! Set up payment arrangements. Tell customer and pets it was a pleasure and privilege to meet you all!! 😊
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Just did some volunteering at the Humane Society and watched the animals at the adoption. I have a 3-year degree in Court Reporting, Associates degree, which covered every study.! I had a kitty with kidney disease and had to learn how to give fluids and give medications to him. was kind of hard but recommended by his Vet. I did it because I loved him!! I now have a License by the State of Florida for Pet Sitting and a member of the Manantee Pet Sitters Association. I have had pets and mostly kitties all my life since I was child. Have Always had kitties since I was a child and have two now. one is an escape artist and the other has a mood disorder!! They are a lot of work but I LOVE ❤️ THEM DEARLY and Love the pets I care for just as much ❤️!! I LOVED working 💪 at the Humane Society as a Kitty cuddler and other duties but got too busy to keep doing it!! It was very rewarding!! There is a mistake in my Profile!!! It says I Court Reported for 35 years but it was Only 25 years!! I'm NOT that old!! I worked 💪 in 5 different states!! I had two Persian kitties for 20 wonderful years ❤️ 💖!! This summer I took care of a very handsome playful Bengal kitty several weeks and fell in Love ❤️ with him!! He warmed up to me quickly and liked me from the first meeting!! Max had a wonderful time with me playing, being pet, receiving affection and attention from me, I talked to him a lot, he ate well, waited for me by the door, walked me out to the door. The customer sadly 😥 😔 had to re-home him 😢 and I'm hoping I can take care of him at his new home!! I ❤️ really Miss him!! I know he would remember me!! I have over 8 years of On-the-job experience.!! I ❤️ love taking Care of pets!! A longtime customer said I was a magical pet whisperer!! That was so nice!!

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