Where to start? That’s easy. I love my pets and will treat your fur babies as I want mine treated when I am not home.
With that said, let me explain how and why I chose to start a pet-sitting business in October 2008. In these recessionary times, I lost my full-time office job. Because I love animals more than I like most people, I decided a career working with animals seemed to be the best option for me. Thus, I laid the groundwork for DD's Pet Patrol.
I have an affinity for rescued pets, although -- of course -- I love all pets! My furry kids are all rescues. Let’s start with Boomer, an Australian Shepherd who will be 4 in April. He has special needs, as he is epileptic and on medication twice a day. Boomer is my Velcro dog and I think he loves me more than anything in the world. Then there’s Munchkin, an orange and white Tabby cat who is just a love. She is kind, affectionate and just a lot of fun to be around. Did I mention she is also very investigative and extremely thick-headed?! Next we have Trouble -- a Calico cat who should have been a dog, and thinks she is. In fact, we think she may be a Beagle trapped in a cat's body. Trouble is a typical cat in that she wants you to love on her, when -- and only when -- she has that loving feeling. Both the girls will be a year old in April and were adopted from the Humane Society of Livingston County.
When I am away, I want my animals treated with kindness and respect. I want them cared for in the manner they are accustomed to when I am here. They are my children and should be treated as such. Most of all, they should feel loved and receive extra special attention because they miss their "mommy.” This is what I promise to provide for your pets when you leave me in charge of your “loved” furry ones.
Check back in to stay posted on the upcoming blog topics as we cover how to pamper your pets, and how I will aim
to do the same!
For pet-sitting with a personal touch, contact Dee Hopkins at 517.546.0439 and visit http://www.ddspetpatrol.com.
Written by Dee Hopkins in collaboration with Ginger Sprinkle @ nine dots branding & marketing company (ginger@ninedotsbranding.com).
With that said, let me explain how and why I chose to start a pet-sitting business in October 2008. In these recessionary times, I lost my full-time office job. Because I love animals more than I like most people, I decided a career working with animals seemed to be the best option for me. Thus, I laid the groundwork for DD's Pet Patrol.
I have an affinity for rescued pets, although -- of course -- I love all pets! My furry kids are all rescues. Let’s start with Boomer, an Australian Shepherd who will be 4 in April. He has special needs, as he is epileptic and on medication twice a day. Boomer is my Velcro dog and I think he loves me more than anything in the world. Then there’s Munchkin, an orange and white Tabby cat who is just a love. She is kind, affectionate and just a lot of fun to be around. Did I mention she is also very investigative and extremely thick-headed?! Next we have Trouble -- a Calico cat who should have been a dog, and thinks she is. In fact, we think she may be a Beagle trapped in a cat's body. Trouble is a typical cat in that she wants you to love on her, when -- and only when -- she has that loving feeling. Both the girls will be a year old in April and were adopted from the Humane Society of Livingston County.
When I am away, I want my animals treated with kindness and respect. I want them cared for in the manner they are accustomed to when I am here. They are my children and should be treated as such. Most of all, they should feel loved and receive extra special attention because they miss their "mommy.” This is what I promise to provide for your pets when you leave me in charge of your “loved” furry ones.
Check back in to stay posted on the upcoming blog topics as we cover how to pamper your pets, and how I will aim
to do the same!
For pet-sitting with a personal touch, contact Dee Hopkins at 517.546.0439 and visit http://www.ddspetpatrol.com.
Written by Dee Hopkins in collaboration with Ginger Sprinkle @ nine dots branding & marketing company (ginger@ninedotsbranding.com).
