About Us
Friendly and experienced help to take care of your pets at your home, occasionally or on a schedule. Ideal for weekends, holidays, and vacations. I care for cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, parrots, parakeets, and other pets. Lots of love!
How We Got Started
I had a terrible time finding pet sitters for my two old lady cats when I needed to go out of the country. The Day of Decision was when I returned from that trip, and found that one of my two cat sitters hadn't bothered to show up. My oldest, smallest cat lost a whole pound in 10 days. Too, I was 60-ish and was having trouble finding a good part-time job. So I started For Paws Pet Sitting to give others who love their furry companions an option for in-home care when they have to be away.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (20)
"Janet is amazing with animals, she cares for them like they are her own, until you get back home..."
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"Janet is amazing with animals, she cares for them like they are her own, until you get back home to them. Highly recommended.
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"For Paws Pet Sitting gets how important it is your pet stays in your home while you're away. And,..."
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"For Paws Pet Sitting gets how important it is your pet stays in your home while you're away. And, goes beyond sitting for dogs and cats. Even if you have exotic pets like a parrot, parakeet, ferret... they are comfortable with that. Janet's personable and cares for pets like they're her own. "
Products & Services
I care for pets in the owner's home so they don't have to be kenneled during vacations, etc. Such care includes giving medications including subcut...
When you can't be home, leave your pet in my care. Home is so much less traumatizing for any animal.
Recommendations Given (26)
"Yvonne has a big heart for wild creatures in trouble. Years ago, she rescued a nest of baby..."
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"Yvonne has a big heart for wild creatures in trouble. Years ago, she rescued a nest of baby rabbits and kept them safe in her bathtub. And that's when the idea for a wild animal hospital was born. Fellow Mortals has helped thousands of wild animals maimed by cars, power lines, and shooting. Yvonne has reached out to the best veterinarians in the SE Wisconsin area, enlisting their expertise to assist animals like finches, beavers, deer, great horned owls, and most creatures in between. The staff Yvonne has gathered is excellent. Wisconsin's indigenous creatures benefit from having Fellow Mortals Wildlife Hospital and Yvonne Wallace Blane in this area. "
"This is a good idea for introducing people interested in dating: Sheryl's business is dedicated..."
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"This is a good idea for introducing people interested in dating: Sheryl's business is dedicated to introducing dog lovers to dog lovers. That's why it's called FetchaDate. What fun, and this may save time and disappointments during a first date because the groundwork about loving dogs has already been laid. In the interest of equal time for cats, I hope Sheryl also has room in her business for a few cat lovers!"
Recent Activity
I was out of the country during Small Business Saturday.
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I was out of the country during Small Business Saturday.
I'm a senior woman with three rotating part-time businesses: For Paws Pet Sitting, Cobweb Creations by Janet (designing and knitting accessories), and I'm a published author and editor. I enjoy creativity and variety, period. All three of these businesses make me happy because each challenges a...
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I'm a senior woman with three rotating part-time businesses: For Paws Pet Sitting, Cobweb Creations by Janet (designing and knitting accessories), and I'm a published author and editor. I enjoy creativity and variety, period. All three of these businesses make me happy because each challenges a different aspect of my creativity, and they're all different. Too, when one business isn't doing so well, I can turn to another. And when all three are demanding attention, it gets wild! I never get bored, and I'm consistently happy with most of my creations. If a knitted piece doesn't please me, I rip it out and start over. I also get along really well with my boss--me! I am tremendously happier than when I worked a 9 to 5 job in a building I was forced to travel to, and coordinating my businesses from home (except for art fairs) makes working even better.
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Many of your questions in polls don't take into consideration one-owner multiple businesses such as mine. The questions are also not oriented to details, such as the one about my opinion about elected officials. Since I'm an Independent, I take each elected official as an individual and rate...
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Many of your questions in polls don't take into consideration one-owner multiple businesses such as mine. The questions are also not oriented to details, such as the one about my opinion about elected officials. Since I'm an Independent, I take each elected official as an individual and rate them. Some are horrible, others are good.
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I don't have a shop. I'm trying to sell my beautiful yarn flowers and knitted accessories by other means.
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I don't have a shop. I'm trying to sell my beautiful yarn flowers and knitted accessories by other means.
The top hurdle to my business success is finding the time I require to fit everyone in. Most people like their dogs walked at around the same times. I find myself juggling schedules. But I'm not complaining: any work is better than none. I'm also working on getting Cobweb Creations by Janet...
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The top hurdle to my business success is finding the time I require to fit everyone in. Most people like their dogs walked at around the same times. I find myself juggling schedules. But I'm not complaining: any work is better than none. I'm also working on getting Cobweb Creations by Janet (knitted accessories) off the ground.
We've gone through the first pandemic shutdown, and are inching back to normalcy. But can anything be "normal" again? Not only that, here comes the Delta variant, and most people are ignoring its horrendous possibilities.
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We've gone through the first pandemic shutdown, and are inching back to normalcy. But can anything be "normal" again? Not only that, here comes the Delta variant, and most people are ignoring its horrendous possibilities.
This is horrible! I had no idea this was happening. Just another way to squelch freelancers and tiny businesses, also kill places like Etsy.
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This is horrible! I had no idea this was happening. Just another way to squelch freelancers and tiny businesses, also kill places like Etsy.
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I am using the same advertising I've always used: my business cards in local veterinary clinics, and word of mouth. I do not intend to change, pandemic or no pandemic. Recommendations from current clients are the most fantastic advertising I can have.
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I am using the same advertising I've always used: my business cards in local veterinary clinics, and word of mouth. I do not intend to change, pandemic or no pandemic. Recommendations from current clients are the most fantastic advertising I can have.
I virtually attended the cast retelling of "The Princess Bride" during the summer of 2020. It was a great way of getting away from the despair of Covid-19 since the premise is fantasy-romance. One of the cast had to be replaced: Andre the Giant passed away several months before this happened. His...
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I virtually attended the cast retelling of "The Princess Bride" during the summer of 2020. It was a great way of getting away from the despair of Covid-19 since the premise is fantasy-romance. One of the cast had to be replaced: Andre the Giant passed away several months before this happened. His lack reminded me of how important his gravel voice and gentle demeanor belied his great size, both in the movie and throughout his life. I enjoyed the reading immensely, particularly since Mandy Patinkin was playing his part of the Spanish swordsman 'way over the top.
No, I'm not better prepared for another lockdown. My money stashes are depleted. I'm hoping that my other jobs (I'm also an author, editor, and proofreader, and a professional knitter/designer) can help make some money.
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No, I'm not better prepared for another lockdown. My money stashes are depleted. I'm hoping that my other jobs (I'm also an author, editor, and proofreader, and a professional knitter/designer) can help make some money.
