Why use in house cat sitting instead of boarding?

Questions from the cat side:

1. Does your cat get stressed in the car on the way to the vet or boarding

facility?

2. Once there does your cat get even more stressed with all the unfamiliar

smells and sounds, such as dogs barking, having access to seeing unfamilar cats, sterile environment?

3. Does your cat like to relax, stretch, and play with loads of room?

Questions from the owners side:

1. Do you get stressed dropping your cat off for boarding wondering what kind of attention

and care will be given?

2. Do you get stressed trying to make sure you have everything your cat will need for

boarding and arranging your schedule to meet the boarding business hours for pick up or

drop off?

3. Do you worry about how empty your home will look while you are away, mail collection,

water plants, etc?

4. What happens when the friend or relative that is watching your pet has something come up at the last minute?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you might benefit by having an in-home cat sitter.

WHO ARE WE AND WHAT ARE OUR QUALIFICATIONS?

Hello, my name is Maria Brinson (Owner)

What experience do I have with cats?

1. My experience comes from personal, medical and home care backgrounds. I've been a cat sitter and veterinarian technician since 2000.

2. My medical background consists of being a veterinarian technician at Cheshire Cat Clinic in Pacific Beach for 2 1/2 years. I still do some relief vet tech work there when needed. I also have completed the Red Cross Certification at the San Diego Humane Society for emergency first aid and CPR for cats and dogs

3. I have worked as a veterinarian technician at the Animal Dermatology Clinic in San Diego for almost 2 1/2 years as a vet tech. When needed I fill in doing reference work.

4. I am familiar with medicating, injections and giving fluids, as well as being on the watch out for any medical problems that may arise.

5. I understand how lonely cats can get with their owners away and provide loving attention and care.

6. I also understand that some cats are a bit aloof or shy around strangers and just like the "presence" of another person to sit with them.

7. My bird/parrot experience is having been a volunteer at Project Wildlife in the care center and the Oasis foundation in Arizona. Oasis is a retirement home for abused or abandoned parrots. Then there are my own parrots which have taught me a lot. I also stay up to date by attending monthly classes held by the Parrot Education and Adoption Center (PEAC)

MARIA'S ANIMALS THAT OWN HER

PROFESSOR	FLICK

HERCULES	BEAN	SODAPOP	MERLIN

Pet care Providers:

I have worked with, highly recommend and trust the pet care providers below. My employees are part-time and have liability insurance and theft protection through my pet sitters insurance

Paula Thompson: Paula's Babies

Paula & Flea	SCREAMER

Paula has been pet sitting for the past 4 years. She has experience as a veterinarian technician and is experienced with a variety of animals including cats, dogs, birds, rodents, rabbits and horses. She also works at Animal Allergy Specialists and is available for daily visits in the central San Diego area. For more information please email or call Maria. Paula is a part-time pet care provider. Paula will be unavailable from Sept 28-Oct 20, 2007

Tami Cochran:

Tami has 10 years of experience working in veterinary offices, 4 of which were general practice and 6 with the Animal Dermatology Clinic. She has an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and 3 years of working in law enforcement. She is owned by 2 very cute but very demanding Chihuahuas. She has a lot of love and experience for the cats and dogs she comes in contact with and is available for daily visits in the Rancho Penasquitos and Miramar areas. Tami is a part-time pet care provider. For more information please email or call Maria.