AZ Pawsitively Pets
Cats are my specialty: feline enrichment/behavior interests
Cats are my specialty: feline enrichment/behavior interests
Az Pawsitively Pets is my retirement career. I worked almost 24 years at the Wilmette Post Office, and I retired in 2009. When trying to set up an encore career, I finally wanted to do something I enjoyed, and caring for pets felt right to me.
Cats have always been a big part of my life. I expanded my basic pet sitting and dog walking services to include cat behaviorism and cat massage.
The high point of the former was a three-month assignment with one kitty. The owner hadn't taken a vacation in 12 years: afraid to leave her cat. The little one started out under the bed at each visit and gradually moved closer to me. When the owner came home, she couldn't believe the change in her feline. The scaredy-cat was on the couch demanding cat massage. Before deciding on pet sitting, I took two concurrent certificate courses in Veterinary Assisting. This allows me to dispense medication when needed. I've augmented that with diabetic insulin shots for both kitties and canines.
This career has allowed me to expand my neighborhood knowledge via all the travel to reach my clients. All the clients, routines, and pets are different. This makes it challenging and fun, as well,
I also enjoy the chance to educate clients on pet care and am flattered that some clients look to me as a resource. Some won't take their vacations without checking with me first!
I look to pet sitting as more of a calling than a profession, and I aim to be a stellar performer in my field. My enthusiasm for it is contagious: that's why I'm hired!
(630) 337-2030
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"Helene was terrific! I was out of town for over a week and she sent me pictures of my kitties every time she came to visit so I had them when I was missing them. It was great how responsive she was and she also did great giving one of my more difficult cats her medicine every morning. I would highly recommend her for any pet sitting needs. "
—Mallory Blackburn
"Helene helped with our cat Steven when we were out of town. Helene is super caring, responsible and loving. I do not like leave our kitty by himself, but I knew Steven is in good hands! Helene even played music for our fur baby...;) Thank you! I wil use Helene for sure next time! "
—Milana Yatskevich
"Helene at Pawsitively Pets was an excellent pet sitter. She took care of my 2 cats while I was traveling recently. Helene is a professional, She is licensed and bonded and very conscientious. When I met with Helene prior to my trip, she came to my home, asked very detailed questions and took notes. I felt very confident leaving my babies with her. Helene arrived each day and sent me a tet message with a photo of my cats. She played with them and gave them a cat massage. I returned home to find two very happy healthy felines! I highly recommend Helen and her company Pawsitively Pets."
—Patricia Scott
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