11/24/2025
Get to know me, my background and experience in petsitting, and more!
📆 When did you start petsitting?
I started petsitting in November of 2023. My cousins asked me to petsit for them when they went away on vacation. At first, I just petsat for them, and then I realized I could make it a regular thing.
🤔 What made you decide to start petsitting more professionally?
-Well, I went to school for music education. I have my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in music education. When I decided to leave the public school system to pursue opening up my private music education business, I knew it would take a few years to build the business. So I continued petsitting as a way to start the process of tackling my student loans and supplementing my income as the business was building. Now that my business has grown and I am also working at CCA part time teaching music, petsitting has given me the opportunity to focus on getting out of massive debt.
🫶🏼 What is your favorite part about petsitting?
I LOVE animals, but I’m realistic that I’m not ready to have a pet. So my favorite part of petsitting is that I get to snuggle with, play with, and take care of other people’s pets and fill that void of not having my own. I also love taking pictures of people’s pets. I have grown in my skills of capturing their energy, quirks, and beauty.
⏳ How long do you think you will continue petsitting?
This is just a short term venture for me. My boyfriend and I talk about getting married in a couple years after he finishes his electrician apprenticeship. So once we get married, I plan on focusing on that and a family. I wanna use these next 2 years to truly lock in and focus on getting financially free.
💭 What have you learned by petsitting?
A lot actually! First off, I have had a couple jobs since I started that didn’t go well. One taught me how important it is to be selective in the jobs I accept and be okay with turning away unideal situations in terms of environment. But the other actually taught me to set my standards of care higher. I want to offer my best. And with that specific job, I had missed things in taking notes that drastically impacted the job. As well as doing a meet & greet the night I was leaving the country for a trip, so my focus wasn’t completely there. It also taught me how important it is to encourage owners to take notes too, because I’m human and I don’t meet the mark every time. Ever since then, I’ve really adjusted the expectations I set for myself because these are people’s homes and babies, and it’s my goal to do my best. I’ve also learned patience, communication, and even dealing with “quirky” pet behaviors haha!
💁🏻♀️ How would you market yourself as unique and promote why people should consider you?
1. Honestly, there are SO many great petsitters in this area. I actually tag team with some of them when I need help with mid-day drop ins, splitting overnight jobs, and more. I have a list of people I recommend in case you wanna go a different direction, or I’m unable to do the job. So trust whoever you go with whether it’s me or another person I recommend, your pets are gonna be taken care of!
2. I don’t party and I don’t drink. Letting someone into your home while you’re away is difficult, and it’s gotta be someone you can trust. While you’re away, you can trust that I will respect your home.
3. I clean up after myself. In the past year, I’ve actually gotten into more of a habit of going above and beyond in this area. I like to leave a job better than I found it. I can’t always make everything spot free but I can guarantee that I always clean up after myself so you don’t have to come home to dishes in the sink, etc.
4. I will give your pets the best snuggles and attention while you are away!
5. I will give you updates, send you pictures, ask questions for clarification, etc.
✍🏻 What would you recommend for people looking for a petsitter?
-Set boundaries and expectations at the meet & greet. Want a daily or regular walk for your dogs? Set that expectation? Have certain cleaning standards? Communicate that. Are you open to visitors while you’re away or prefer it only be the petsitter? Set those boundaries clearly.
-Ask about pricing BEFORE the meet & greet. You are going to get what you pay for. Make sure you are getting the most out of your money but don’t set unrealistic expectations, unless you’re willing to pay for what you’re asking of the professional.
-Take notes. Yes, the person who is petsitting for you should be taking good notes. But in an effort to not miss anything important, it’s ALWAYS good to have extra notes.
📝 What do you recommend for someone looking to get into petsitting?
-Set your pricing according to your experience and raise as you get more experience. But don’t short change yourself. Encourage people to give you reviews and to use for recommendations. And as your skill and experience grow, raise prices as you see fit. Stand firm on your pricing. You’re offering a service and it should be a quality service at that!
-Set boundaries and expectations from the start.
-Take notes! About feeding routines, exercise routines, how often they need let out, medication, play, contact info, etc. Keep a journal, planner, or binder. If you have an important question during your stay, don’t hesitate to reach out to the owners. Better to be safe than sorry!!
-While it’s not your house, you are being trusted to watch someone else’s house and animals. Take care of it! The more you do, the better reviews, recommendations, and regular clients you will get.
