Terri Wigginton’s Pet Services

08/07/2024

My calendar is filling up for the month already! I am booked the last weekend (8/29-9/1) but I’ve got some availability until then! 📲🐾❤️

Looking for a pet sitter? Use code TERRIW28359 to get $20 off your first booking with me: rover.com/sit/terriw28359

Find 5 star dog sitters on Rover.com. Book dog sitting or dog boarding online! 24/7 customer support, peace of mind protection. Better than a dog kennel.

08/05/2024

“Loving care when you’re not there.” -Terri Wigginton’s Pet Services, Voted 2nd and 3rd Best in the Pet Category for Herald and Review’s Readers Choice Awards 2024 ❤️💙🐾

Use code TERRIW28359 to get $20 off your first booking with me! www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

PS: WE HIT 1K FOLLOWERS!!!!

08/01/2024

Update: Congrats, Jill! Thanks so much for entrusting me with your pets care the past couple years and for always recommending me to your friends! I think it’s extra special you won since you were my first clients 🫶🏻

It’s my birthday today so I want to do a giveaway to celebrate and say thanks for officially supporting my pet sitting journey for 2 whole years! 🐾

✨WINNER GETS ONE FREE 30 MINUTE DROP-IN VISIT OR WALK ON ROVER✨
*can be used on new or confirmed bookings*

All you have to do is invite your friends to follow & like this page then comment on this post when you’re done! I will announce the random winner tonight ❤️

07/29/2024

Some common questions I thought I would clear up because I’ve been getting a ton of inquiries lately! ❤️

-𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.
I travel to care for your animals in their safe space and offer as many 30 or 60 minute Drop-in visits or Walks PER DAY as needed.

-𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰.
I don’t have employees behind the scenes and I’m not able to recruit help when I am at capacity which is why booking in advance is so important. I will not bite off more than I can chew when caring for your loved ones!!!

-𝐈 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫, 𝐈𝐋 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬.
This includes MTZ/Long Creek, South Shores, and Forsyth. If your home is located more than 20-25 minutes away from me, I am not able to accept in case of emergency.

-𝐑𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭/𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭.
I don’t do services “on the side” for professional and tax purposes. I’m sure you’ve had others in the past do it but I live my life by the book. I understand Rover can be tricky to navigate at first but I am always happy to help anyone that needs a crash course! 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐏𝐏 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓.

-𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲.
You also do not have to have a confirmed booking to schedule an in-person meeting to see if I would be a good fit for your pets needs. Reach out anytime! 🐾

www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

07/23/2024

Feeling refreshed after a week of summer fun and ready to get back to doing what I love most. 🐾❤️

Back to school and reality soon? No worries I am now accepting fall requests and my availability is updated daily in app! Use code TERRIW28359 to get $20 off your first stay: rover.com/sit/terriw28359

07/16/2024

Important info! ⛈️🌪️☔️

07/14/2024

In the past 𝟒𝟑 days I’ve made 𝟏𝟑𝟏 visits to your furry friend’s homes!!!! I’m taking the week off to recharge from 7/14 to 7/21 and I will be back to answer all inquiries and booking requests then 💙📈🐾❤️
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I’ve surpassed goals this past year I never thought possible because of all of you and I appreciate the continuous support and confidence to keep going so much. It’s surreal that next month will be 2 years doing what I love!!!

07/03/2024

Hi friends I wanted to share a quick pupdate for the upcoming holiday weekend 🇺🇸🐾❤️

I have availability tomorrow so I am still accepting last minute requests for Thursday, July 4th ONLY. I offer late-night visits on this day to ensure your pet has a safe person present AND you get to enjoy the fireworks celebration. I’m booked the rest of the weekend (7/5-7/7). Thanks!

06/30/2024

I’m available for ✨Fireworks Drop-Ins✨ all week!
If your furry friend needs a safe person to keep them company while you are away, call me and I’m there!

Pet Safety Tips to enjoy the 4th of July from Terri Wigginton’s Pet Services:

1. Keep your pets indoors: Loud fireworks and crowded gatherings can be stressful for pets. Ensure they have a safe, quiet space indoors where they feel comfortable.

2. Create a secure environment: Make sure all doors, windows, and gates are securely closed to prevent your pets from escaping if they get frightened by fireworks.

3. Avoid fireworks exposure: Keep your pets away from fireworks displays. The loud noises can scare them, and fireworks contain toxic chemicals that are harmful if ingested.

4. Provide a safe haven: Set up a designated area with familiar toys, blankets, and their favorite treats for your pets to retreat to if they feel anxious.

5. ID tags and microchips: Ensure your pets have updated identification tags and microchips with your current contact information. This will help in case they get lost during the holiday chaos.

6. Keep harmful substances away: Some human foods and beverages, like chocolate, alcohol, and certain BBQ items, sparklers, can all be toxic to pets. Keep them out of reach to prevent accidental ingestion.

7. Consider noise-canceling options: If your pet is particularly sensitive to loud noises, consider playing calming music to help drown out the sounds of fireworks.

8. Consult a veterinarian: If your pet experiences extreme anxiety during the festivities, consult your veterinarian BEFORE THE HOLIDAY about potential calming techniques or medication options.

Remember, the 4th of July can be a fun and enjoyable time for everyone, including your furry friends, as long as their safety is first priority. 🐾🧨🗽

06/29/2024

"Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them and filling an emptiness we didn't ever know we had."

Thank you for everything, Olivia. ❤️

06/25/2024

Hi there 🐾 I am a Pet Sitter and Dog Walker serving the Decatur, Illinois area since 2022. I recently won 2nd and 3rd place under the pet category for the Reader’s Choice Awards in our local newspaper.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥?
This is my full-time job but I am still only one person behind it all. I will continue to accept same-day bookings and cancellations, I just want everyone to be mindful the busy season is upon us and I am hard at work!! ❤️

You can find more about my services, availability, pricing, and over 100+ reviews in the link below!

Use code TERRIW28359 to get $20 off your first booking with me on Rover: https://www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

06/19/2024

Reviews are so important because they show I am reliable and trustworthy enough to take a chance on but they also show me how far I’ve come and what I may still need to improve on. If you ever get the chance to leave a review with a small business please do because it makes all the difference to us!

I’ve heard many times “we’ve always boarded” or “we’ve never left them with anyone before” and that confidence to leave them with me means the world to me and I truly believe to your pets too. I am grateful every time I am welcomed into your homes to care for such precious parts of your life. ❤️🐾💙

Looking for a pet sitter? Use code 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐖𝟐𝟖𝟑𝟓𝟗 to get $20 off your first booking with me on Rover: https://www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

06/15/2024

This is for all the pets we’ve loved, the ones we’ve lost, and the many who’ve found us along the way. 🐾🥰❤️
2ND AND 3RD PLACE?!
Seeing my name in our local newspaper for the Reader’s Choice Awards 2024 under 2 categories that aren’t even technically what I specialize in (Can we get a Pet Sitter one?! 🙏🏻) knowing I am literally just one person against so many other well-established and loved businesses out here trying to manage being a mom, wife, AND building a career for myself that I LOVE brings me so much joy and validation to keep moving forward in our community and putting it all on the line even in times of hardship.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting me on this pet care journey since August 2022 and I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else as long as you’ll have me.

06/14/2024

Happiness is the shy kitty you’ve been watching all week finally coming to cuddle in your lap with her sweet purrs AND it’s friday! Have a great weekend friends 😊🐾❤️

06/12/2024

Just talked to a Rover rep and they told me I am the top #1 Pet Sitter for Drop-in visits in our area!

I am currently crying happy tears because I’ve dedicated so much time and love to their app and this community it just makes me feel so proud especially since yesterday was the 6 year anniversary of the accident where a very special dog saved my life and started it all ❤️🐾❤️

Use code TERRIW28359 to get $20 off your first booking with me on Rover: https://www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

06/04/2024

The face you make when the pet sitter says the wet food is gone because you ate it all:

Use code TERRIW28359 to get $20 off your first booking with me at rover.com/sit/terriw28359 ❤️🐾

05/30/2024

Just a heads up that my availability for the summer months is filling up FAST 📲🐾 https://www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

Excited to have lots of fun in the sun together with all my furry friends!!

05/29/2024

I love this and our local library so much! ❤️

05/22/2024

We’ve had a ton of new followers so I thought I’d share a little ✨𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐞✨

My name is Terri (Campbell) Wigginton 🐾 I’m 26 years old and I was born and raised right here in the land of soybeans AKA Decatur, Illinois. I graduated from LSA and studied Communication for 3 years at MU. I got married to my better half, a truck driver for a local company, and we were lucky enough to grow our family to a party of 3 in 2019. We have 3 cats and 10 chickens. You can find our family in the garden, canoe, or swimming in our free time.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠?
I started my journey as a way to give back to a dog who sacrificed their life for mine when they saved me in a house fire. I’ve cared for over 100+ different animals in 100+ homes in the past 2 years alone and I have made this mission my priority. This is my full-time job which allows me the flexibility to accommodate all different care routines.

My 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 service: ✨walks✨
My 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 breed: pit bulls but I’m not picky 🩷
My 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 memory: I could never choose! Each experience is so unique with its own set of challenges to overcome and I just really love that.

Use code 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐖𝟐𝟖𝟑𝟓𝟗 to get $20 off your first booking with me on Rover: https://www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

05/16/2024

✨Small biz appreciation post✨

When The Pot Stand says “I made something for you. Let me know when you can come by” you know it’s going to be good!!! How cool and thoughtful is this snake plant chicken planter?! 😍 They are THE go-to place to shop local for all your plant hopes and dreams and I’m not just saying that because it’s owned by a client and long-time friend of mine. 🤩

Go check them out and thanks again for being the best pet community ever! 🐾❤️

05/16/2024

This page is so close to 𝟏𝐊 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒 I can almost taste it!!! Even my chickens agree it would be a sweet treat and they’re busy filling up on cicadas 😉❤️🐾

My goal is to hit 1k by the official Terri Wigginton’s Pet Services 2 year anniversary! (August 2024)

If you’d like to share my pet journey with your friends:
1. Tap “…” below the cover photo on this page
2. Choose INVITE FRIENDS (you can select all 🙏🏻)
3. Click SEND INVITES and you’re done!!!

Looking for a pet sitter? Use code 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐖𝟐𝟖𝟑𝟓𝟗 to get $20 off your first booking with me on Rover: https://www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

05/13/2024

Cicadas are here and you may be wondering what that means for our furry friends so I thought I’d share a helpful article I found for all my pet parents! 🐾❤️

“Cicadas do not bite or sting and are not toxic. Some pets will actually gorge on these insects if not properly supervised. They have crunchy exoskeletons, and like anything in excess, can cause stomach irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea.

You Can Prevent Ingestion Of Too Many Cicadas By:
-Distracting your pet with a game of fetch or giving him a command.
-Keeping your cat indoors for this 4-6 week period. -Keeping your dog on a leash - even in your own backyard.
-Taking a treat on your walk to redirect them to something even tastier!
-Teaching your dog the “leave it” or “drop it” command to develop better habits.
-Raking your lawn of the exoskeletons and discarding them.

Take Your Pet To The Veterinarian If You See Signs Of:
-Lethargy
-Not eating
-Vomiting
-Diarrhea
Your vet will examine your pet and may recommend fluids or injections for nausea.”

https://www.hudsonanimalhospitalnyc.com/services/dogs/blog/17-year-cicadas-are-coming-what-means-your-pet

www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

05/07/2024

You’ve been keeping me busy and I am here for it! I’m taking time off to celebrate a friend’s wedding so I will be unavailable 5/8-5/12! Here’s some pics from last weekend to hold you over until I’m back ❤️🐾

Looking for a pet sitter? Use code TERRIW28359 to get $20 off your first booking with me on Rover: https://www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

05/01/2024

“If you build it, they will come!”
I have no availability for 5/2-5/6 ❤️🐾

Thank you to everyone who voted for me in the Herald & Review Reader’s Choice Awards. The contest is almost over and the winner will be announced on June 15th! I feel like I won just getting my name out there more and being top 5 with so many amazing local small businesses! You guys are the best!! 🥹

www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

04/16/2024

I don’t get to say this often but I have availability every day next week for drop-ins and walks! Head over to secure your spot 📲 rover.com/sit/terriw28359

You can still vote for Terri Wigginton’s Pet services every 24 hours under the Pets & Animals category of the Herald & Review Reader's Choice Awards. Voting ends May 1st. https://herald-review.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2024/

04/14/2024

My client and long time honorary aunt/friend Becky just gets me ✨❤️🐾

She recently took a trip to Florida and brought me back some spiritual goodies for watching her furbabies! How sweet and thoughtful is she?! I only use sage if given to me as a gift and I was just about out so I feel like she could read my mind! Sorry if this is too niche for my business page, but I just really appreciate my village and I can’t say thank you enough! 🥹

04/14/2024

Weekend reminder to vote for us!

https://herald-review.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2024/

How to vote:
1) click on the link above
2) choose “pets & animals”
3) register with your info 1x only then just enter your email to re-vote again every 24 hours

04/12/2024

A very special dog saved my life in a house fire in 2018 and after learning to walk again I dedicated my career to giving back to our pet community. I have over 100+ reviews and have cared for over 100 different animals since 2022.

I love being able to provide peace of mind while you are away. I offer 30 and 60 min drop-in visits and/or walks (as many per day as requested). I take care of all snuggles, meals, potty, play, and anything else they may need in the comfort and security of your home.

Let’s book a FREE consultation - I want to make more furry friends! 🐾 https://www.rover.com/sit/terriw28359

And remember to vote for us now through May 1st! https://herald-review.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2024/

04/10/2024

I am crying real tears right now. 🥹🥹🥹

I made top 5 in TWO categories for the Reader’s Choice Awards!!!!! The voting round starts tomorrow and is 1x per day through May 1st!!! Thank you so much for all of the nominations, shares, and support. I’ll be posting annoying reminders often so please share and invite your friends to vote under BEST KENNEL/BOARDING FACILITY. 🐾❤️

https://herald-review.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2024/

04/08/2024

Happy solar eclipse day! 💫🌞🌚🐾

Please remember to keep your pets indoors for this! Not only could the sun damage their eyes, but the abrupt change in light can scare them. Many animals react the same way as they would during a thunderstorm or fireworks. Let’s keep our furbabies safe and have fun!

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