About Us
Twice certified professional pet sitter by Pet Sitters International and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. Certified in Dog & Cat First Aid and CPR by the American Red Cross, Licensed, Insured and Bonded. Fun Fur U provides you with Peace-of-Mind Pet Care you can trust!
How We Got Started
Founded in January 2010 to provide friends and colleagues a professional pet care experience that was stress-free, trustworthy and ethical. Working closely with veterinarians, groomers and kennels to ensure all pets are cared for with dignity, no matter their age, ability, illness or injury.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (8)
"Kimberly is very good with all pets. She's very thorough, kind & loves your pets like they're..."
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"Kimberly is very good with all pets. She's very thorough, kind & loves your pets like they're hers. Love that she sends pictures daily of your pets! Thank you Kimberly💞"
"I have heard from friends that Kimberly does a great job. I have no pets. but if I did I would..."
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"I have heard from friends that Kimberly does a great job. I have no pets. but if I did I would call Fun fur U first!"
Products & Services
Our goal is to provide our pet loving Clients with the Peace-of-Mind Pet Care you can trust. Whether you're gone for the day, a long weekend, or an...
Professional Pet-Sitting in your home. Licensed, bonded and insured for Peace-of-Mind-Pet Care you can trust!
Kitten and Cat care includes medication administration, feeding, litter box clean-up and lots of TLC!
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Recommendations Given (22)
"Kimberly Perkins is a passionate advocate for people! Her role at Valley Oasis is the perfect..."
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"Kimberly Perkins is a passionate advocate for people! Her role at Valley Oasis is the perfect position for her to help those who have been hurt emotionally and/or physically. "
"We love Desert Haven for the life skills and on-the-job training opportunities they provide their..."
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"We love Desert Haven for the life skills and on-the-job training opportunities they provide their clients! What an asset they are to our community!!!"
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Heather, if your business is like mine, it's very geographically specific. So, you have to target your marketing to the audience you want to work with...specifically, door hangers to canvas those neighborhoods where your clients are...it's worked well for me.
However, what's worked even better...
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Heather, if your business is like mine, it's very geographically specific. So, you have to target your marketing to the audience you want to work with...specifically, door hangers to canvas those neighborhoods where your clients are...it's worked well for me.
However, what's worked even better is the referral network I've built with the local Veterinarian staff, groomers (mobile and storefront) and kennels. There's nothing better than having my favorite Veterinarian clinics call me to say "we need more of your business cards, door hangers, pens and magnets...we're out, again!" THAT's the best advertising money can't buy!!!
Finally, I always send thank you cards when I get a referral from someone in my network! I include four more business cards in the thank you note and encourage them to keep sending me business. It's old-school...you have to hand write a note, address and envelope and use a .50 postage stamp, but it works!
YES, experience does make a difference! Especially in highly competitive business environments...referrals and customer testimonials help as well and is the best advertising money CAN'T buy.
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YES, experience does make a difference! Especially in highly competitive business environments...referrals and customer testimonials help as well and is the best advertising money CAN'T buy.
Carey,
Your business, much like mine, is pretty geographically specific...the advertising net you need to cast to reach your target, and most probable audience is pretty small. Therefore, unless you can get your social media ads narrowed down to the geographical area where your prospects are,...
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Carey,
Your business, much like mine, is pretty geographically specific...the advertising net you need to cast to reach your target, and most probable audience is pretty small. Therefore, unless you can get your social media ads narrowed down to the geographical area where your prospects are, you're wasting money (and time). That being said, I've not gained many new clients from advertising via social media. I have used social media to respond to posts by friends, neighbors and colleagues I know are close by and piqued their interest about pet care that way. But, the advertising route hasn't been frutiful.
My greater client development effort comes from networking with the groomers, veterinarians and other pet care providers in my city...most importantly, my existing clients are the best referral base I could ask for...I couldn't afford the amount of positive PR they generate for me when they share their experience with their friends.
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We've had great success with door hangers in the neighborhoods closest to our target (home office)...and then make face-to-face meetings with the Veterinarians and Groomers in your community and show them your credentials and business model so they know you're legit (hopefully you're a certified...
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We've had great success with door hangers in the neighborhoods closest to our target (home office)...and then make face-to-face meetings with the Veterinarians and Groomers in your community and show them your credentials and business model so they know you're legit (hopefully you're a certified pet sitter and have a business license, insurance and bond). I do zero advertising...all of my business is referral based from my clients, the Vets and groomers because they know they can trust me. I've been in business almost 8 years!
Thomas, in my business, I offer a small discount (25%) off mileage to new clients...once they become a returning client I offer a 50% discount off the mileage rate...but that's the only discounts I offer...if a client wants me to cut my rate further I explain to them that in order for me to pay...
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Thomas, in my business, I offer a small discount (25%) off mileage to new clients...once they become a returning client I offer a 50% discount off the mileage rate...but that's the only discounts I offer...if a client wants me to cut my rate further I explain to them that in order for me to pay for the types of quality service they VALUE (Licensed, Insured, Bonded and Certified as a Professional Pet Sitter) it costs me money...if they don't value the quality of service you provide, you probably need to pass on them. They're not going to be a good source of referral business for you, anyway.
Door hangers in the neighborhoods you're targeting. This business is so localized, direct contact in the area we want to connect with has worked best for us!
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Door hangers in the neighborhoods you're targeting. This business is so localized, direct contact in the area we want to connect with has worked best for us!
If you're a member of the National Assn of Professional Pet Sitters, they have a webmaster that can do it all for you...it's about $15 / month for them to host it. GoDaddy, Google and WebBuilder are all very affordable and super easy to do yourself. They also have pro's that can build one for you...
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If you're a member of the National Assn of Professional Pet Sitters, they have a webmaster that can do it all for you...it's about $15 / month for them to host it. GoDaddy, Google and WebBuilder are all very affordable and super easy to do yourself. They also have pro's that can build one for you for about $1500. Make sure you shop monthly hosting rates as they vary considerably.
Hi Billie! I would check out your local farmer's markets, health food stores groomers and veterinary clinics that appreciate organic products. Be sure to check with your local taxing agency (or CPA) and see if you are required to have a resellers license (Franchise Tax Board here in CA). Then, be...
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Hi Billie! I would check out your local farmer's markets, health food stores groomers and veterinary clinics that appreciate organic products. Be sure to check with your local taxing agency (or CPA) and see if you are required to have a resellers license (Franchise Tax Board here in CA). Then, be sure you can verify your products as organic if you are marketing them that way.
I would also suggest you meet with a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) representative and have them help you develop a sales and marketing plan that works to meet your Business Planning goals. The SBDC is a FREE service, available nationwide, and is paid for through the Small Business Administration, which we taxpayers fund when we pay our federal taxes. You may also have a local SCORE mentor program with retired business professionals that can help you for free, as well.
Good luck!
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