Ani's Critter Care

28/03/2024

Saw this on a friend’s page, had to share! 😂❤️

03/01/2024

While using an app to find a pet sitter or dog walker may seem like a quick, convenient way to secure pet care, Pet Sitters International encourages pet parents to seek out the services of a ⭐locally owned, professional pet-sitting or dog-walking business.⭐

PSI offers these tips for pet parents looking for a professional pet-sitting or dog-walking service:

1️⃣ Don’t prioritize convenience over quality. 👉Pet parents should not let click-and-select convenience of online sites overshadow the importance of due diligence when selecting a pet sitter or dog walker. Any pet lover can post their services online for a cheap price, but professional pet-care providers will have the training, credentials and insurance coverage needed to provide excellent pet care and protect clients and their homes.

2️⃣ Be specific about your needs. 👉Professional pet sitters and dog walkers typically have a variety of available service options, so be upfront about your schedule and your needs, whether those include daily dog walks, enrichment visits for your cat, daily potty breaks for a new puppy, or occasional visits due to your hybrid-work schedule. Many pet sitters and dog walkers offer package options for pet parents who need regular visits each week and some even provide activities like hiking excursions for more active dog breeds.

3️⃣ Meet the pet sitter in person first. 👉PSI always recommends pet parents schedule an initial consultation or “meet and greet” at their home—with pets present—before booking pet-care services. This allows the pet parent to meet the pet sitter and see them interact with their pets; review the sitter’s services, credentials and business practices; and make sure they are the best fit for their family.

4️⃣ Ask the right questions. 👉Pet parents can download a free pet-sitter interview checklist from PSI at www.petsit.com/locate. This checklist includes seven important questions you should ask any pet sitter or dog walker that you are considering hiring.

27/11/2022

Effective January 1, 2023, Ani’s Critter Care will no longer be accepting new clients. So very sorry.

~Ani

24/11/2022

Wishing you, Smiles, Happiness, Blessings, Cuddles, and so much Love, this Holiday Season! Happy Thanksgiving! :)

04/11/2022

Sunday, November 6th… Fall back

25/10/2022

Well, there’s been a cancellation. And, a week in November has opened up!
November 14th through 20th is available, for In-my-home care, if you’re looking for a last minute booking for your furbabies. Message, or call 706-362-6977, for info.

16/10/2022

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16/08/2022

Yes! And their cats, horses, donkeys, birds, goats, chickens... The list goes on, and on! ❤️🐾 🐕 🐈‍⬛ 🐎 🐓🦎 🐍

:)

11/07/2022

I have met some new friends and their human families, lately.
While this is absolutely wonderful; meeting/making these new friends, the situations from which these introductions have occurred, have made me sad and angry.
‘Pet sitter’ horror stories! I will not go into the details of the occurrences, but I will step up on my soapbox and say this:
DO NOT become a pet sitter/animal caregiver just because you love animals!
While this is a wonderful trait, and a desired foundation for Pet Care, there is so, so much more to caring for all critters.
I cannot say this enough.
There’s SO much more involved.
Integrity!
Empathy!
Promptness!
Patience!
Time management.
Animal knowledge/behaviorism.
The ability to devote your time to said animal.
The ability to adjust your schedule, your routine, to fit the animal’s normal routine.
This is crucial, especially for those critters who suffer from separation anxiety. Keeping them on their schedule gives them a bit more ‘normalcy’ while their humans are away.
A strong stomach. There will be messes, All kinds of messes- And, YOU, you will be cleaning them up!
There is time involved. Not just the time while you are caring for the animal, but the time necessary to get to know the animal and the animal’s human(s).
There is so much more that I’d like to say, but I feel I’ve already lost a few readers.
I hope, though, that I have at least opened some eyes and caused pause for those wanting to get into Pet Care just because it seems like an ‘easy job’.
Being an animal caregiver involves the heart, mind and soul.
Like my Grandfather used to say, “If you can’t do it right, and give it 100%, don’t do it at all”

Love, Light, and blessings to you and yours,
~Ani