About Safe Pets Trust
The services Safe Pets Trust offers are provided by a responsible
couple. We've been pet owners for
most of our childhood and adult lives and we love and enjoy
working with animals. We are not a boarding facility - we come to your home.
Our Mission
We are committed to ensuring your pet's comfort and safety
and your peace of mind when you can't be at home.
Our Services
We provide in-home pet sitting and home security checks
for periods of owner absence or incapacity. We do not board
animals, provide overnight services or provide services
involving cleaning or maintenance beyond those outlined
in our service contract.
Hours of visits are from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with an average visit time of 30 minutes. Service can be
scheduled online. email tony@safepetstrust.com
Telephone contact is reserved for active clients and emergencies.
Our service contract and pet profiles provide you and your
and pet(s) a tangible guarantee of our commitment to higher
standards of care and detail. We are in this business because
we appreciate the peace of mind a truly honest and committed
pet sitter provides. We recognize that this entails building
a relationship with both people and animals. Foremost to
us is the animal's welfare and, comfort aside, how well
the animal(s) accept us into their lives. If there is any
indication that either Safe Pets Trust or the animal(s)
are not compatible, then it is in mutual best interest for
us to decline the job. Distressing intruders only exacerbate
the animal's anxieties when their people are gone. Likewise,
any animal we do not feel adept at caring for will require
us to turn down the job.
Timeliness in emergencies, proximity to vet clinics, and
weather-related delays are also a vital consideration for
professional pet sitters.
Service Area
Our current service area is defined by Broadway/Scott Blvd. to Chapel Hill Rd./Stadium to Hwy 63. Residences out of this radius may qualify for service and the minimum rate for a single daily visit is $20.
We are safe and reliable:
- Fully insured
- Certified and receive ongoing pet education
- Experienced and detail-oriented
- Volunteer -- assist with Happy
Tails Animal Sanctuary
- References available
- Serving Columbia since 2004
Why did we become pet sitters?
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We've always considered our pets to be family members and as the years passed the number of our "kids" and their needs continued growing. The demands of our jobs also grew and we discovered how difficult it was to travel without worrying about them and our home. We wanted consistent care with routine time for play and affection like they were used to and we wanted to feel confident our home was secure and someone capable was
in place to protect it in the event of accidents, severe weather or other problems like a
broken water pipe.
Our kind family helped us but as they aged,
the burden was too much to ask of them or our friends. We hired a professional pet
sitter; someone reliable; someone to keep everything at
our home in order while we were away; someone that would
love our pets as much as we do! Initially we had to adjust to paying a "stranger" for something our family had done so well for free. We found a great pet sitting service that we used for 12 years. It was in that time we learned to appreciate the benefits of a professional pet sitting service
and the peace of mind it provides. In fact that peace of mind was consistently the best and most hassle-free aspect of our travels and significantly improved the experience.
When our pet sitter closed the business in 2004 it coincided with a crossroads in our lives and career paths. We thought pet sitting would be a great business opportunity
and found ourselves in the right place and time to be in a position to share our experience and passion for animal companions with people who wanted to feel comfort and assurance while being
away from home. We also recognized the benefits this would impart on our own pet companions in terms of their wellness and improved quality time together.
Pet sitting is Tony's full-time job,not a hobby!
Tony has dedicated himself to operating the business and is the primary care provider
for pets and homes. His 20+ years of business experience
and genuine gift for connecting with animals as a loving pet owner guarantees your pets will receive the special attention you want for them. He is a member of Pet Sitters International
and has completed the certification process to be a Professional Pet Sitter. He must maintain certification and membership through continued education and must pass an extensive certification exam covering a variety of topics including pet first aid, nutrition and behavior and emergency management. In addition to these qualifications he brings to bear his experiences as a homeowner and attention to detail to every client home he visits and considers it a privilege to earn the trust and love of each pet in his care.
Jean is Tony's wife and business partner and functions as his back-up, sometimes
accompanying him on home visits. She is a lifelong pet owner and accomplished business professional well versed in animal behavior and first aid. You'll never have concerns
that your pets or home will be neglected when you're away.
We provide trustworthy care when you can't be there.
Email Tony@SafePetsTrust.com.
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