My company offers an in home pet care service for dogs and cats. The premise of the company was based on helping people out with their animals while the owners are out of town or away at work. Fantastic Dog and Cat Sitting service will provide dog walking, love and affection to your pets, cat sitting and if needed, medicine for pets who are sick or need the extra care.
My company has booked 1500 clients over the last 9 years. Our staff come highly recommended by Kristy’s Grooming, Eastlake Vet, Aurora Vet, Hawthorne Hills vet, Elliot Bay Animal Hospital, in addition to many repeat clientele. Many of our clients have commented on what a good job we do. My service was also the only pet sitting service to be featured on Komo TV which aired March 5th, 2000.
To visit my website, please go to fantasticdogandcatsitting.com. You can email me with any requests for pet care at dan@fantasticdogandcatsitting.com. I can also be reached by phone @ 206-547-5947
Keywords: Dog walking, Cat sitting, Seattle dog walking, Seattle cat sitting, overnight care, medical animals, Seattle Dog walking, playtime, group walks
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
10 years
What is your primary product or service?
dog walking, cat sitting, overnight care, medical procedures for animals that are sick and require the extra care
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
owner of Westie from 1962-1969; owner of Labrador Retriever from 1969-1988; owner of Persian Angora cat from 1969-1989; raised two litters of puppies; worked as a Kennel Attendant for Bergen Animal Hospital in Lodi New Jersey from 3/1989-11/1989, Decided at that point I didn't agree with Vets philosophy of walking dogs for 5 minutes each and left on own accord. I always have been interested in animals and have a wonderful way of connecting with them. My sister gave me the idea to research the profession, and I did from 2/98-7/98. I opened my business 7/98 after mentoring with other sitters; reading books and journals on animal care, read Pattie Moran's book on how to start a pet service. I also met with SCORE; Senior Citizens of Retired Executives and got a business plan together. Since starting in July 98, I've developed a recession proof business that demands almost all of my time
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I go the extra mile to satisfy my customers by providing high quality care, whether I'm doing the call myself, or if it is being handled by one of my subcontractors. I now have a staff of 4 subcontractors that I call on to assist me with pet care
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Seattle and nearby neighborhoods
Provide detailed directions to your location
not applicable
What type of payments do you accept?
cash, checks
Which areas do you service?
Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, Greenlake, Greenwood, U-District, Hawthorne Hills, Laurelhurst, Capitol Hill, Downtown
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Me, Dan MacDonald
What are your hours of operation?
8-6; Monday through Sunday; hours may vary on holidays
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