Will Sabrina's Petsitting be expanding anytime soon?
The plans for expanding have fallen through. For now, Sabrina's Petsitting will function in the regular area of Chittenden or Addison Counties in Vermont. Hopefully, expansion will occur in the future!
When I call to schedule an appointment, who will it be with?
Currently, Sabrina is the primary person taking jobs. She has an independent contractor, Audiva, who helps with dogs in her own home in the Essex area. You can read more about her further down. Sabrina's husband, Jaime, is also listed on the insurance plan in case a client ever needs help but doesn't want to take the time to hire another company to take over. For the meeting, you will be introduced to Sabrina unless someone else will be taking the job. In that case, you will have been notified ahead of time and will meet with that person.
How long has Sabrina been caring for animals and what experience does she have?
For as long as she can remember, she has had pets. They ranged from mice to livestock but all were loved equally. Her experience is with reptiles, birds, rodents, livestock, equine, and aquatics. She graduated from UVM with a degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Preveterinary medicine and had pre-acceptance to vet school. She worked as a veterinary technician for many years until she had her daughter (see question on why didn't Sabrina go to vet school for a laugh!). Knowing that she loves animals and would never find a job to fit her needs, she decided to grow her petsitting business. It's hard to beat a lifetime of wonderful animal care!
What pets does Sabrina's Petsitting have now?
-Sabrina personally has two horses, a Pekingese, kitties, two cockatiels, and two painted turtles (captive bred). When not at home, her husband cares for the gang and Sabrina visits for a couple hours each day/night to make sure everyone has play time still.
-Audiva has a Coton de Tulear mix dog and three cats. She specializes in caring for dogs in her nice home for clients that want their dog to have a playmate. For well-behaved canines, they can accompany her to work T-F where they will relax in an A/C office.
Does your company barter and what forms of payment are acceptable?
In terms of payment, cash and check are the most common. Debit and credit cards can be used through Paypal as well. See our Payments and Contract page for more info. In special circumstances, we will barter services since we understand not everyone can afford top care in this economy. We prefer not to do this, but it's worth asking.
Why didn't Sabrina go to Vet school if she had the knowledge and acceptance?
While trying for her daughter, Sabrina cut back on her hours as a veterinary technician (there are some things you just shouldn't do while trying to get pregnant). Once she succeeded, she couldn't stand the sight of blood, exudate, scabs, or painful situations without getting horribly ill. Thinking it would go away after having the baby, she continued to try working a few shifts here and there. Well, at 1 year post-delivery, she still gets queasy at the sight of surgery which put a halt to the plans of being an orthopaedic surgeon for companion animals.
Can you tell me a little bit about Audiva who is going to watch my dog?
Audiva isn't as much of an animal fanatic as Sabrina, but she still cares greatly for them. When she has a boarder, it gets treated like another member of the family. It'll go for a long daily walk with Gadget, her Coton, each day and they often take field trips to the local dogparks and water areas on hot days. The unique part to Audiva is that she can offer daycare for dogs that will travel nicely to work with her. For more info, please email!
I'll be with Heather...what's her background like?
Come back soon to find out! Profile is still being created.
If you have any other questions, please give us a shout so we can address it immediately. We also take requests if you prefer to have Sabrina, Audiva, or Jaime care for your pet. We're all great, but we understand that certain pets react to specific personalities better than others.
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