Pet Sitting and Dog Walking - Serving Wilkes-Barre & the surrounding area.
Fur = hairy. Kid = child. Yes, it's a sitting service for your hairy children!
Fur Kid, as quoted from the dictionary, breaks down into this. Fur=synonym for hairy. Kid= child. Yes, indeed, this is a sitting service for your hairy children……aka pets. Don’t let them hear you call them the “p” word, though!
My dogs and kitty are my children and hence the name of the business. I, like all of you reading this now, am crazy about my pets. I would only entrust them to someone that I believed to be extremely capable and understanding of their different personalities. I hold myself to this same standard of excellent care and competency when it comes to dealing with your……"pets”. I am also fully insured as I believe it is important to have that security to offer pet parents when it comes to their fur kids.
Walking them, running with them, letting them snuggle in my lap (even if it is a Great Dane), giving them more treats in a day than they get in a month and coming home covered in dirt and slobber. They are your children and become my grandchildren. I get to be the fun one who gives them everything they want and pay 100% attention to them. They love me.
If your kids have behavioral issues, it’s ok. I have worked with shelter dogs for years now and understand that quirks happen! If your dog jumps on me, it’s ok. If they lick me obsessively, it’s ok. If they run and hide when they meet me, it’s ok. I have a great understanding of dog behavior and am up to the challenge.
Enough talk…….make the phone call already and book your free consultation!
Why pet-sitting? Why dog-walking?
There are many advantages to pet-sitting done in your own home as opposed to a boarding/daycare facility.
Do you ever wonder why your dog enjoys destroying your most precious possessions, or why they still have so much energy after running around in your large backyard? Here a few reasons why it is SO important that your dog receive regular "outings".
Dogs all have very different energy levels. This is due to breed, personality and owner's lifestyle to an extent. A Newfoundland is not going to have the exercise needs of a Boxer. However, two Boxers may have energy levels completely different from one another. Basic factors do play into energy levels, but it is very specific to the particular dog and has to be evaluated on an individual level.
We will work together to decide what method of exercise is best for YOUR pet and adjust as needed.
My two Goldens love Karen. I was quite nervous having to be away from them for over a week. ESP on the west coast. Karen... put me at ease with her professionalism. Always text pics and updates. Has a time schedule where she's prompt for each visit. I haven't traveled much unless I take them with me. But now feel better to go on my own, thanks to Karen and her kindness to my two fur babies. We love you.
– Jim, Kingston, PAMeet Karen Sims, your fur kids' new best friend
My name is Karen Sims and I know as a pet owner myself it is very difficult to entrust someone with our beloved babies. Please rest assured that I will take care of your furkids as they are my own babies.
Just a little bit about me that I would like to share with you all. I love animals and have a passion and desire to work with dogs, especially! I have had dogs my entire life, along with many other animals such as cats, rabbits, fish and birds even a duck in which my dad rescued from the streets of New York. I would also help strays and abandoned wild life.
After years in the medical field, I decided it was time for a career change and what better path to take than do what I love work with animals. I have many years' experience volunteering with local animal shelters and rescues. I have worked hands on with abused/neglected animals and many dogs that have behavioral issues. Volunteering has been very rewarding for me to help these animals with the healing process and assist with finding them loving forever homes. Along with years of experience of growing up with and also owning my own animals, I have worked part-time for a doggie daycare/grooming and boarding facility caring for and supervising interactions between the animals.
Continuing with this service of taking care of your fur babies while you are away you can be confident that your pets are being loved and well cared for. You can know they are happy and content in their own environment, where all the sights, sounds, and smells are familiar.
I am looking forward to meeting with you and your furkids.
Being a full time working woman with my own business I rely very heavily on Karen Sims to take care of my girls Cocoa and Maggie. She is like a second Mom to them and they love her and respond to her very positively. She has a true love of animals it shows in all the kind things she does for my dogs. She is organized, trustworthy and on point with everything she does especially with her follow through process. I am truly very grateful to have someone like Karen Sims in my life.
– Diane I. (Pittston, PA)Services offered by Fur Kids Pet Sitting
Best for a quick break outside to do their business, stretch their legs and get a little play/cuddle time in.
$18.00The perfect amount of time for a bathroom break, feeding time and some extra love and attention or a short walk.
$25.00For pet parents who want to show their "kids" a little extra love: a potty break, feeding time (if applicable) and plenty of time left for belly rubs or an extra long walk to burn some energy.
$42.00For the days or nights you have to go away and leave your fur kids behind. Whether it is a day-trip or a weekend, we've got you covered! Customized to however many visits you would like each day, with plenty of potty breaks and exercise, all within the comfort of their home and normal routine.
Holiday rate applies per visitTransportation for your pet to and from locations: a trip to the vet when you're unable to take them, or a visit to the groomer so they look their best before company arrives.
$30.00Additional Holiday Rate will apply per visit.
Visits outside of a 10-mile radius from zip code 18704 may include additional charges and varying rates.
We were so happy with Karen's services. Karen helped us out on short notice by walking our border collie mix, Buffy. She sent me the sweetest photos of Buffy. Excellent service. Highly recommended!
– Amy S. (Forty Fort, PA)Contact me today for your free in-home consultation!
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Pet Sitters Associates, LLC