The Pet Gal Kona

31/07/2024

When you hire The Pet Gal, you're not only hiring a caring, compassionate, and loving professional, but you're also hiring the knowledge and education that comes with your vetted and pet CPR/First Aid certified sitter.

Pet Gal Shelly has been with TPG for over 6 years, and her quick thinking and CPR knowledge saved a dehydrated dog this morning. Way to go, Shelly! We ❤️ you!!

PET GAL SHELLY--A REAL HUMANE HERO!

We would like to share an experience from today with all of you. One of our clients reached out to let us know that Pet Gal Shelly saved a neighbor's dog from certain death! The neighbor forgot that she left her dog outside and went to run errands--in this heat, that can certainly be deadly! Our client and Shelly heard the dog's painful screams. He couldn't stand, and his head was flopping around. Pet Gal Shelly sprung into action and saved this dog's life! The client told us, That dog would have died without her. Bo and I would be hopeless without her! She is a true gem!

"I heard his yelping right when I got out of the car. I followed his cry and found him. I immediately climbed the fence to check if he had anything broken and picked him up to calm him down. I kept giving him water and he started to get better!"

When the neighbor arrived home, Shelly recommended that he take the dog to the vet for fluids. We recognized Shelly for her actions and issued her a $150 spot bonus. We want to remind our team and clients about the importance of acquiring and maintaining certification in Pet CPR and First Aid training. You may someday also need to step in to save a beloved pet!

27/07/2024

LOST DOG! Please help find this sweetie.

Bowie is a Shih Tzu/Bichon mix, he’s white and about 7-8 lbs, he’s friendly but doesn’t like to be picked up, he loves big and small dogs, he gets out and runs off being mischievous.

22/06/2024

Please keep our community wildlife and pets safe on the 4th and celebrate sensibly. 🇺🇸

17/05/2024

❤️❤️PUPDATE!!❤️❤️❤️

Buddy has found a loving home with a family friend! Thank you all for your shares, your interest in helping this lil guy and your compassion. He's safe and loved. 🐕💖

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💕🐾💕URGENT! Our scheduling staff has just received a heartfelt plea from Pet Gal Stevie this morning. This adorable pup, Buddy, is in dire need of a new loving home or a temporary foster family, and time is of the essence. Can you be the hero Buddy needs? If you're able to offer assistance, please don't hesitate to send us a private message right away. Let's make a difference in Buddy's life together!💕🐾💕

"My land lady passed away last week and she has this sweetest Sh*tsu Buddy 🐾The person in charge of her Estate promised her he would take the dog ~ yesterday he changed his mind and wants to put Buddy in the humane society asap…

I’m having to move out and don’t even know where I’m going to be ~ or I would take him ~ Buddy is the sweetest dog gets along with all animals and is easy to be around. 🐾💖😔"

19/04/2024

We're super excited to share about the Grand Opening of Lava Paws Kailua-Kona and Buddy’s Beastro! Save the Date for April 27, 10 AM - 6 PM. Pups are ALWAYS welcome!!

06/04/2024

Get to know a Pet Gal Pet Sitter!

Meet PG Wanda! Wanda started caring for our Austin clients in 2010. TPG founder, Susan Anderson, previously knew her from a corporate job in 2002, and she was super excited to work part-time for us. She's since retired from her Federal Sales job at Dell and not only cares for our Georgetown clients but also runs our sister company, Wedding Pet Attendant, LLC. She has 13 employees on her WPA staff in Texas and Colorado and does an amazing job with our weddings and event planning.

We hold Wanda in the highest regard, and we greatly appreciate her 11 years of service as a sergeant in the Army, the Texas National Guard, and most notably, Desert Storm.

She's also an inspiration for our team. During the shutdown, she and her husband (Pet Guy Brian) used that time to make positive and healthy changes. They both lost quite a bit of weight, and Wanda rediscovered her love of running. So much so that she signed up, trained, and completed the Austin Marathon in February! We're so proud!

She is all in on her passions, and naturally, that includes caring for pets. Our clients are equally impressed by her outstanding care and attention to detail.

In her own words:

I was born and raised in Berwick, PA. I moved to Texas in the late ’80s because I was stationed at Fort Hood while in the Army. I have always had a passion for animals, which I learned while growing up on a farm. My husband and I started rescuing dogs about 30 years ago. Some were in bad shape when we took them in, but they turned into exceptional family members with our loving guidance. We are very particular about our babies, so please know that I will take special care of your babies when they are in my care.

Pet CPR & First Aid Training
US Army Veteran
COVID-19 Vaccinated

To provide peace of mind for our clients, all our sitters are required to maintain the above certifications, they're background checked, and we have a 2 million dollar insurance policy.

05/04/2024

Get to know a Pet Gal Pet Sitter!

Meet Pet Gal Marie! She’s been caring for our Kailua Kona clients since June of 2021. She provides fantastic pet care not only to her own pets, and our clients' fur babies, but she’s also an active board member, feral cat rescuer, and foster volunteer with AdvoCATS Hawaii. We greatly appreciate her dedication to our community, attention to detail, outstanding care, and professionalism.

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In her own words:

My husband and I have lived in Hawaii for 18 years now. I have always loved animals and grew up with quite an assortment of dogs, cats, bunnies, fish, birds, reptiles, and horses. Bird watching has become one of my hobbies and volunteering for AdvoCATS Hawaii, which helps control the feral cat population on the Island. I have fostered abandoned feral kittens and have found them homes through Pet Co adoption days. I have also accumulated a few strays and currently help manage/feed a fixed feral colony. I volunteered at the cat spay/neuter clinics in Kona, helping in post-surgery recovery.

Pet CPR & First Aid Training
Cat Behavior Certification
Dog Behavior Certification
COVID-19 Vaccinated

To provide peace of mind for our clients, all our sitters are required to maintain the above certifications, they're background checked, and we have a 2 million dollar insurance policy.

30/12/2023

🥳 We wish you a happy and safe New Year!

21/12/2023

The story of Raya, a special needs foster pup, finding her forever home is truly a heartwarming holiday miracle. You can’t help but be moved by the compassion and dedication shown by pet sitters Brian and Wanda, who played a crucial role in making this possible. This story reminds us of the importance of family, connection, and empathy, especially during this special time of year.

The story of Raya, a special needs foster pup, finding her forever home is truly a heartwarming holiday miracle.

09/11/2023

Hear ye, hear ye, one and all! The king requests you and your dogs attend his festivities.

31/10/2023

Hurry up! Limited stock available! Get your hands on a limited-edition Malama Maui Pets tee before it’s too late. We have just 2 Medium, 4 Large, and 2 Triple XL left.

Maui was devastated by the recent Lahaina wildfires. Many pets and strays were affected and still need help with injuries and finding furever homes.

Turn heads in a stylish Malama Maui tee that shows you care. Each unisex 100% cotton tee features our Hawaii flag logo on the front with Malama Maui Pets design on the back.

All profits go to the Maui Humane Society. So what are you waiting for?

Request your Malama Maui tee for just $25 today by commenting below.

18/10/2023

We're pretty excited! ❤️

29/09/2023

SATURDAY! SATURDAY!! SATURDAY!!!
LIKE motor down to LIKE our most Radical booth! Our team will have Bodacious outfits and give away hella goodies.

05/09/2023

Care For Maui Pets Tees

We designed a Care for Maui Pets t-shirt, and we want to know if there is enough interest to get them printed. If you are interested in buying a t-shirt, please respond in the feed below with the number of t-shirts you want and the corresponding unisex size. All profits from the sales of the t-shirts will go towards supporting the Maui Humane Society, which is currently caring for many pets that were lost or injured during the recent fire. Please take a look at the images below for the design of the t-shirt. Pricing will be based on the order size.

28/08/2023

We are excited for this event.

We are 43 days away from our September 30th “Bark to the ‘80s” event at The Shops at Mauna Lani to benefit Hawaii Island Humane Society, and I am excited to announce that we have our first sponsor! A big MAHALO to The Pet Gal Kona pet sitters and dog walkers is the top rated, most trusted and caring professional pet care provider in Kailua-Kona. To better meet your pet’s needs, they offer a complete line of pet services including Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Pet Taxi, and Airport Concierge. Every sitter is an animal lover first so you know all our visits come with loads of love and personalized attention. They strive to be the best pet service provider they can, so when you choose The Pet Gal, you really can go guilt-free. Thank you, Dan and Susan Schweitzer of The Pet Gal Kona, for being an HIHS Advocate level sponsor!

25/08/2023

Bark to The 80's is 9/30 at The Shops at Mauna Lani. Stop by to support Hawaii Island Humane Society and get some goodies at our booth. Let us know what you think about our 80's movies inspired tees!

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Save Ferris = Save Pets

The Breakfast Club
Don't You Forget About Me

The Goonies
Goonies Never Say Die = Goonies Never Say Buy

10/08/2023

The devastation on Maui has been painfully heartbreaking. So many pets are missing and displaced.

Please consider donating or purchasing wishlist items for the Maui Humane Society.

Click Here to Donate via Paypal:
https://tinyurl.com/yc2htxzn

Click Here to Donate to MHS Wishlist:
https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/ways-to-give/view-our-wish-list/

UPDATE: Amazon is saying 1-2 weeks for delivery!! Try buying from the Maui local stores of Target or Petsmart and you can get same day or next day delivery!! There is a charge, but they need it now! Maui Humane Society 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI 96784

"Maui Humane Society is expecting an inundation of hundreds of animals who have been burned, lost during the evacuation process and those in need of critical care due to smoke inhalation.

Please donate to help save the lives of Maui's animals and to help keep animals with their humans."

For more information, please follow the Maui Humane Society, Missing Pets of Maui, Maui Fires Pets Help Group