Karen's friend, Fay

Areas Served: Santa Margarita, Atascadero, Templeton, Paso Robles

Name: Karen Clanin

Business: Critter Care by Karen Clanin

In Business since: 1997

Location: Atascadero

Experience and Qualifications: Karen is a former dog breeder and exhibitor, has 40 years experience instructing public training classes, is a former horse trainer and exhibitor and breeder of show sheep and goats. She has owned pets all her life including large livestock, dogs, cats, small critters and birds.

E mail: kclanin@sbcglobal.net

Phone: 805-466-3775

Website: http://www.clanins.com/critter.html

Additional Info:  Karen has experience with most all species of animals including large livestock.  Experienced in medicating and giving injections if necessary.  

A local veterinarian told Karen in June of 2009 that when she, the veterinarian, reincarnated she absolutely wanted to come back as one of Karen's pets as she greatly admired Karen's dedication to her animal family.  Karen applies the same dedication to the care of her clients’ pets as she does to her own fur kids.
                          
Insured with Pet Sitter Associates, LLC and licensed with the city of Atascadero, Karen offers her clients reliable, experienced, knowledgeable care of their pets and home while they are away.  Her advertising is primarily referrals from her customers as she prefers to deal with clients that care about their animals as members of their family.
                          
Karen does not do over nights or live-in sits.

Areas Served:  Cambria & San Simeon

Name:  Evelyn Zanella

  Business:  Auntie's Paws N the Pines Pet Care

  In Business Since: 1991

  Location:  Cambria

Experience and Qualifications: The Owner of Aunties Paws N the Pines, Evelyn Zanella, has B.S. in Animal Science from Cal Poly SLO, worked as a Registered  Veterinary Technician for 24 years retiring in 2005.  Was a Pet first Aid instructor for Pet Tech Pet First Aid for 2 years

Evelyn has had pets all her life from small farm animals i.e. chickens, rabbits, goats & sheep, to dogs, cats, pocket pets, birds, reptiles & fish. 

  She is currently a member of Pet Sitters International & Central Coast Professional Pet Sitters Network of San Luis Obispo County.

  E mail:  AuntieEvie@PawsNthePines.com

  Phone:  927-2375

Additional Info:  Aunties' Paws N the Pines specializes in cats, but will also care for birds, fish, reptiles, pocket pets, rabbits & chickens. Is a no longer accepting new dog clients and will refer Cambria dog sitting, dog walks, overnights, live-in/24 hour or Motel/Vacation Home sits to an assistant or a Network Sitter if assistant is not available.

Business is insured & bonded

Name:  Lori Green

Business:  Happy Pets Pet Sitting Service

In Business Since:  2006

Location:  Arroyo Grande

Experience and Qualifications:  I have had pets throughout my life: dogs, cats, sm & lg birds, chickens, ducks, rabbits and fish.  I am insured and bonded and have pet first aid training.  I have 2 IC's that special in horses and cats and one is a former vet tech.  We do home & hotel visits, dog walks and overnight stays. 

E mail:     l128green@yahoo.com

Phone:  805-343-5606

Website:   www.sanluishappypets.com    

Joann and Fluffy

Areas Served:    Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, The Mesa, Nipomo, Shell Beach, Avila Beach and surrounding rural areas

Name:    JoAnn Payne

 

Business:    Jo's Happy Pets

 

In Business Since:    2006

 

Location:    Arroyo Grande
 

Experience and Qualifications:    JoAnn was raised on a ranch and had animals of all kinds, including horses, most of her life. She rode and showed horses, as well as announced and clerked at western horse shows. Many of the animals she currently cares for require various kinds of medications, including diabetic injections. Her favorite day of the week is Friday, when she walks a number of dogs on the beach near the Pismo Pier.

 

 

Email:    joshappypets@yahoo.com

 

Phone:     (805) 748-6407 - cell    or    (805) 489-7923 - home

 

Additional Info:    JoAnn will spend the night at your home, which offers not only security and companionship for your animals, but also for your home and possessions. Other services include: pet taxi, to and/or from the vet or the groomers when you are busy or at work; dog walking; mid-day potty or play breaks; trips to the doggie park; medication, when necessary; or any other animal-related service needed. The photo that is attached is of JoAnn's friend, "Fluffy", from Martin, Slovakia. He belongs to the family that runs the Lutheran Bible College in Martin, where she went to teach English in the summer of 2008. Needless to say, she ended up "baby sitting", as well as teaching English!! Such fun!!

 

JoAnn is licensed by the cities of Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach, bonded and insured. She is a non-smoker and non-drinker. Her husband, Ron Parish, is also available as a backup for dog walking and other services, when JoAnn is otherwise booked. Jo's Happy Pets has no independent contractors or employees, so when you book with us, we are the people you will see and deal with.

 

Jo's Happy Pets currently cares for horses, dogs, cats, miniature burros, chickens, large birds, fish, small birds, rabbits, and various other animals. She is experienced in providing injections for most animals and administering medications.

 

Her policy is to refer you to another qualified petsitter, if her services are not available on the date that you select or if you or your animals are not a good "fit".

 

Lorraine and friends

Areas Served: Morro Bay, Los Osos, and Cayucos

Name: Lorraine Mitchell 

Business: Lorraine's All Creatures Great and Small     

In Business Since: 2006 

Location:  Morro Bay       

Experience and Qualifications: Lorraine is a fully insured professional pet sitter offering a mobile pet care service to Morro Bay, Los Osos, and Cayucos. She is veterinarian recommended and has excellent references. She would be happy to care for your pet on workdays, for business travel, or vacations; customizing a program for you and your pet. New client inquiries are welcome.

Lorraine has shown her Scottish Terriers in breed and obedience. She offers daily in-home visits, obedience training, competent dog walking, playtime, overnight stays, and pet taxi. She also offers cat care and care of most other small animals.

Lorraine is a lifelong horsewoman having ridden mostly saddleseat. She has shown in halter, english pleasure, and hunter. She welcomes inquiries regarding large animals and equines. Initial interview is free.

Phone: 805-305-9731

                  

Tom and friend


Areas Served: Cayucos, Morro Bay, Los Osos, San Luis Obispo Name: Tom Colero   
Business: A Pawsitive Day Pet Sitting
In Business Since: February 2010
Location: Los Osos     
Experience and Qualifications: Tom Colero, owner of A Pawsitive Day Pet Sitting, decided to move down to San Luis Obispo County in 2001 to escape years of hectic craziness in the Silicon Valley. Tom initially immersed himself in the local wine business and was the Tasting Room manager at two wineries in Paso Robles for over six years. After managing people for over twenty plus years, he realized that his love for working and spending time with animals would be much more personally rewarding and has since focused his talents and efforts on Pet Sitting and Dog Walking. Tom has been around animals all his life and he and his wife currently share their lives with two dogs, a number of cats and a horse. He is familiar and comfortable with giving a variety of medications, including injections, to animals requiring them. Tom is also certified in Red Cross Dog and Cat First Aid. The focus of A Pawsitive Day Pet Sitting is to provide a safe, relaxed, loving environment for your pets by maintaining their regular routines in the comfort of their own familiar surroundings. Tom provides services during the day – sorry, overnight stays are not available. 

E mail: pawsitiveday@gmail.com

 Phone: 805-704-9595     
Website: www.apawsitivedaypetsitting.com               
Additional Info: Sponsor of Woods Humane Society.  Member of the The Humane Society of the United States, PETA, the Audubon Society, World Wildlife Fund and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  Insured and bonded by Pet Sitters Associates.      






  Areas Served: Presently she offers services from Avila Beach to as far south as Nipomo. 

Name: Connie Allen
   
Business: Connie's Critter Sitter Service

In Business Since:  2010
Location: Arroyo Grande
     
Experience and Qualifications:  In 2010, Connie Allen created Connie’s Critter Sitter Service.  In the past she worked as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) for the Avila Beach Fire Department, and was a school bus driver for special education.  Connie’s lifelong love for animals is the motivation behind her new endeavor.  Throughout her life she has owned various types of animals and has experience with, horses, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, birds, and aquatics.  Currently she is living in Arroyo Grande with her husband, son, 2 dogs and her duck!  She has also cared for her friends animals for many years, and comes highly recommended.
*Connie is dog and cat CPR and first aid certified, and she is insured and bonded through Pet Sitters International. 

 

 
Phone: 805-748-3346 or 805-473-3934

              
Additional Info: 
Connie’s Services include:
Overnight pet/house sitting/theft deterrent, in home scheduled daily pet visits, playtime, on leash walks, hotel visits, pet taxi (vet visits/grooming appts.), administering medications, minor grooming, and lots of love!  Other services are available upon request.

 Connie is looking forward to caring for your pets with a gentle and caring touch.






Ariel with Layla



Areas Served:  San Luis Obispo City, zip codes 93401, 93405

Name:  Ariel Weininger
 

Business:  Under the Sun Pet Sitting 
 

In Business Since:  January 2011
 

Location:  San Luis Obispo
 

Experience and Qualifications:  Ariel has been pet sitting professionally since February 2008, starting her own business in 2011. Ariel has loved animals and the wilderness all her life. Growing up in a home with many pets, going camping, hiking, and gardening she's developed a kind, sensitive connection to the living world.

She moved to San Luis Obispo in the fall of 2001 to attend Cal Poly, graduating with a degree in business management. She worked taking care of interior plants for a decade before deciding pets were more her speed.

Over the years she has kept many kinds of reptiles, dogs, birds, fish, rodents, and cats. She currently lives with her husband, three dogs, three birds, a cat, a rat, and a snake.

Exotics are more than welcome! Ariel has experience with large and small birds, as well as large lizards and snakes.

E mail:     UnderTheSunPetSitting@gmal.com
 

Phone:  805-720-4605
 

Website:   www.UnderTheSunPetSitting.com    

 

Additional Info:  Under the Sun Pet Sitting is fully insured for the protection of your home and pets. Daytime, hotel, and overnight stays are available and client consultations are always free of charge. Ariel looks forward to caring for your pets!