PAWS AND PURRS
UPDATES FROM WAGS TO WHISKERS
THANK YOU!
2026 marks five years of service to pets and their parents in the North Brevard area, and I’m incredibly proud of that.
2025 was a really good year. I had the joy of meeting new clients while still caring for so many longtime favorites, the ones who feel like extended family at this point. I was also honored to receive the 2025 Brevard Community’s Choice Award for Pet Sitter/Dog Walker, something that only happened because my amazing clients took the time to nominate and vote. Thank you for that trust and support. I’m already crossing my fingers for a repeat in 2026.
One of the things I’m most grateful for is how Wags to Whiskers continues to support Duke Dog’s Den. By choosing me as your pet sitter, you are directly helping senior dogs in hospice receive comfort, care, and dignity. That connection means the world to me, and I truly appreciate every client who makes that possible.
As we head into the new year, referrals are one of the greatest compliments I can receive. If you know someone looking for a reliable, compassionate pet sitter, I’d be so thankful if you shared my name. Your word-of-mouth support helps Wags to Whiskers grow while keeping the heart of the business exactly where it belongs, with the animals.
Thank you for being part of this journey, for trusting me with your pets, and for making 2025 such a meaningful year. Here’s to 2026 and many more happy paws, wagging tails, and whiskered faces ahead 🐶🐱💙
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SITTER
Choosing a pet sitter is about more than cute photos and availability. You are trusting someone with your home and a member of your family, so it’s important to look at both the care side and the business side of who you hire.
Here are a few things every pet parent should consider:
🐾 Experience & animal knowledge
Ask about hands-on experience, comfort with medications, senior pets, behavior quirks, and emergency situations. A good sitter should be confident, calm, and proactive.
🐾 Insurance & bonding
Professional pet sitters carry insurance to protect you, your home, and your pets if something unexpected happens. This isn’t optional. It’s part of operating responsibly.
🐾 Legal business status
A legitimate sitter operates as a registered business, follows local and state requirements, and pays taxes. This shows commitment, accountability, and professionalism.
🐾 Clear policies & communication
Look for written service agreements, cancellation policies, and clear expectations. Professional communication builds trust on both sides.
🐾 Emergency preparedness
Ask what happens if your sitter gets sick, your pet has a medical issue, or severe weather hits. A professional has backup plans.
🐾 Reviews & reputation
Consistent positive feedback tells you how someone shows up when it matters most.
Pet sitting isn’t just a side favor. Done properly, it’s a professional service built around safety, reliability, and genuine care. Your pets deserve someone who treats this work with the seriousness and heart it requires.
When you hire a sitter, you’re not just buying time. You’re investing in peace of mind.
Your clutter is about to have a glow-up.
Cleaning out closets? Hosting a garage sale? Wondering what to do with the “still good but not for me” pile?
Send it my way!
Towels, blankets, pet goodies, random treasures, unused gift cards - you name it. I’ll pick it up and put it to work helping the pups at Duke Dog’s Den and community cats in TNR programs.
Bonus: anything we can’t use gets donated to the SPCA of Brevard. Zero waste, all heart.
Less clutter for you, more comfort for them. Win-win.
Message me to schedule a pickup!
WE’LL TAKE IT OFF YOUR HANDS
FEEDING COMMUNITY CATS
For almost five years, I have been committed to providing food, water, and medical care, when necessary, to free-roaming and feral cats within our community.
By working with the SPCA of Brevard, some of these cats have even gone on to get adopted into loving homes.
I am driven by compassion to help these cats survive, but it doesn’t come cheap. Each morning we feed upwards of 10 cats, which is a lot of food to go through each week.
Here’s how you can help -
If you have a finicky cat, who doesn’t care for the food you purchased - please consider donating that food to me/Duke Dog’s Den and we will put it to very good use.
We’ve also set up an Amazon Wish List featuring the food we feed on a regular basis.
Absolutely anything helps when feeding community cats. They (and we) thank you.
GOT A SECOND TO LEAVE A REVIEW?
Many of you originally found me on Rover and know I use that as a marketing tool for my company. Recently, I’ve been contacted by quite a few people who have found me on Google. While I have numerous reviews on Rover, I’m lacking in reviews on Google. If you have some time to spare, please consider visiting https://g.page/r/CcZffHeZS8loEAE/review (or scan the QR code) to leave a review. This helps potential clients know their pets will be in good hands when they hire me.
AS A WAY TO SAY THANK YOU
As a way to say thank you for putting your trust in me and allowing me to spend time with your special family members, each month I give away a free visit (drop in or walk) to a client chosen at random from my bookings during the previous month.
The winner is notified by text. The free visit can be used any time and will not expire.
