Suburban Paws: Pawsitively Personal Pet Care
Providing pet sitting, dog walking, training & grooming services to Long Island Pets with a loving touch since 2003. We provide personalized, compassionate, loving & professional care for pets during their owners absence. We accommodate special requests, special needs, flexible scheduling & on call service needs. Because we are independently owned & op
erated, your pets will receive very personal & consistent care. The personal touch we provide is that comfort & personal relationship that have made our clients & their pets like family since 2003. We stay connected & keep you connected. Reach us by phone, text, email & Facebook and follow us on Twitter & our blog. View your pets while away from any computer or smartphone!. Ask us about how your pet can join the Suburban Paws family! Our Services Include:
Pet Sitting
Grooming
Basic Obedience
& Behavior Problems
Pet Education
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2003-Present Suburban Paws, Inc. Pet Care
• Care for pets of all breeds, ages & needs
• Dedicated to providing pet care with a personal touch individually
tailored to each client
• Providing Pet Education & Outreach for Pets in Need
Experience
2009- Paws For Rescue
2012 Independent rescue established August 2009
Founder/President
• Foster care of abandoned & surrendered pets
• Adoptable pet exposure & promotion
• Rehabilitation of behavioral/medical issues
• Adoption screening & post-adoption follow-ups
• Re-homing of homeless pets
2009- Freeport Animal Shelter
2010 Volunteer
• Organization, fundraising & collecting donations
• Help with shelter dogs
• Photographed adoptable dogs
2009- Waggytail Rescue
2011 Volunteer
• Foster care of small breeds
• Transport of homeless dogs
• Rehabilitation of behavioral/medical issues
2008- Adopt-A-Buddy Pug Rescue
2011 Volunteer
• Foster care of homeless pugs
• Assist in finding homes for adoptable pugs
• Provide veterinary care for foster pugs
• Provide transport for pugs
December 2007- Bideawee Shelter & Adoption Center, Wantagh, NY
March 2009 Volunteer
• Foster care of dogs & cats of all ages
• Dog walker
• Event participant/greeter
Summer 2006 Kim's Ark Rodent Rescue
Volunteer
• Provided foster care for rats & mice
• Assisted in adoption of animals
• Provided transport of surrendered animals
2004-2005 Precious Pugs Rescue & Adoption
Volunteer
• Responsible for handling owner surrenders
• Performed adoption screenings & home-visits
• Handled donations from surrenders & adopters
• Provided foster care for various dogs
• Handled paperwork for surrenders & adoptions
• Provided transport for animals to and from homes
February 2002- Pugs Of Long Island Group
February 2008 Member & Volunteer
• Managed group website & email list
• Collected donations via website
• Helped coordinate events
• Breed & Pet Education
Education
October 2007- Animal Behavior College
July 2008 Pet Dog Trainer Certification Program
• Studied canine behavior and training in theory & practice
• Student teaching with Dog Obedience Club of Nassau County
• Graduated as CABCT
1997-2000 St. John's University Jamaica, NY
Graduate Program
• Master's Degree, January 2000
Related
Achievements &
Affiliations
• Member, Insured & Bonded with Pet Sitters Associates
• Member of Professional United Pet Sitters
• Professional Member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
• Pet First Aid Certified
• Breed Educator 2004 at Town of North Hempstead Shelter
• Bideawee Foster Volunteer of the Year Award 2008
• Sanctuary fundraiser & placement for "Mission: Send Dolly Home"
Related
Abilities
• Strong dedication to animal care & welfare
• Passionate about working with animals and people
• Highly motivated to understand & help all types of animals
• Participation in continuing education for various pet-related areas
• Agreeable, reliable, flexible & compassionate
