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House Calls Pet Sitting & Home Services!
When it is unfeasible to travel with your beloved pet what are your options? It is often difficult to find someone responsible and trustworthy enough to take care of your pet. Furthermore, boarding is an extremely stressful endeavor that often leaves animals shell shocked for weeks following the experience. Luckily the experts at House Calls, Inc. provide a pet and home sitting service in California. They have been "minding your pets and manor since 1981".Your sitter will care for your pet(s) by making "house calls" to provide what they need while you are away. This includes feeding, walking and administering medication, in addition to keeping an eye on your home.
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Special arrangements can be made upon request.
How it works
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- Step 1
- Call them using their contact details below
- Step 2
- A Sitter will call you to set up a meeting in your home with you and your pet(s).
- Step 3
- The sitter will gather your pet(s) history, habits, veterinarian information, your contact information for your absence, names and phone numbers of anyone who has access to your home while you are away.
Note: HouseCalls requires two house keys that have been verified.
- Step 4
- Meet with your personal pet sitter to determine the best routine for you and your pet(s). A service contract will be completed clearly stating your services, the dates and fees.
- Step 5
- Your service request begins. Daily instructions are carried out. A note is left on the last day letting you know how things went.
- Step 6
- Service continues until you call to say you are home. You can call at any hour.
A Note from Debbie
I grew up in a home where animals were always present. One of my earlier memories is that of holding a cracker in one hand and the tail of George, my family’s tomcat, in the other. (George was a very patient and trusting fellow.) When I outgrew my teddy bear at age 12, I found my best friend; a Cocker Spaniel and Pekingese mix, named Sniffles. When I moved to my first apartment, which did not allow pets, I was so lonely without my friend. Doug, then my fiancé and now my husband, helped relieve my loneliness with some gifts: first there was “Temba”, the gerbil; then “Tweety”, the yellow parakeet; and then “Bruno”, the Pekingese. Template:pullquote3 In 1972, I took a trip with some friends and put Bruno in a kennel. He got so depressed that he did not eat for the entire week that I was gone. I vowed I would never again put a pet of mine in a kennel again. Married to Doug, who was in the military, meant a lot of traveling. All too often, airlines would not allow us to take our crew of creatures. Even if they were allowed to come along, the travel was disturbing for them. By 1979, Doug and I had two children, that we took with us on our trips to the Midwest to visit our families and relatives. To care for our pets, we hired the boy next door who had always shown an interest in them. He did a great job giving each animal the attention and food needed. However, I could tell by the muddy paw prints across my floors and carpeting that he was not used to caring for a home.
Shortly after, a few pieces of the pet/home care puzzle started to fall into place. First, because I wanted to work at home while raising my small children, and I had taken several classes at the local college on starting and running a small business. Second, while waiting in a veterinarian's office, I read an article about a woman in San Francisco who walked people’s dogs in the middle of the day. If people would pay her to walk their dogs while they were at work, why wouldn't people pay me to care for their pets and homes while on vacation or business trips? I was sure of the answer to that question, and I began to ask more questions. Template:pullquote3
- Were there other such services in the area?
- What did the future of the pet-service industry hold?
- In what location would this service best be sold to the public?
Then I applied for, and received a scholarship to attend a six-month entrepreneur program offered by Advocates for Women. What I learned in that program kept me headed in the right direction, and Advocates for Women provided much of the “pat-on-the-back” support I needed. By the end of the program, we relocated our family to an area we thought would be good for my fledgling business. In June of 1981, I began my advertising campaign and the history of my pet-sitting career.
House Calls Pet Sitting & Home Care Offices
Locally Owned & Operated
- Solano County, Wendy Simmons (707)452-9962
- Concord, Kurtis Pierce (925)937-7387
- Livermore, Debbie (925)328-0500
- Contra Costa County, Byron, Discovery Bay, Tracy Nelson (925)872-0400
To start your own pet sitting company using House Calls proven method, call Debbie at (925) 328-0500
Service Areas in California
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Testimonials
Template:influenceus Here is what people are saying
“ | Hello, Jeff and I wanted to thank all of you. We finally feel comfortable leaving Taro, our out at home while we go on vacation. A special thanks to Julie and Margaret. They have done a terrific job. We never have a problem with Taro when we return and that is to the credit of Julie and Margaret. Thanks! | ” |
—Jeff & Carrin, |
“ | I am writing to express my appreciation for the excellent service that I received from Jim Martin. I was so pleased to come home from military duty to find my dogs well cared for and content. I addition, the yard was in excellent shape. I look forward to using your services many more times in the future. Thank You! | ” |
—Nancy S, |
“ | I am delighted to say I have been a customer for almost ten years. During that period House Calls has cared for my pets (all of which are spoiled rotten). Their personnel are dependable, caring, and trustworthy. They have consistently been there for me and treated my babies as their own. I highly recommend their services, you won't regret it! | ” |
—Georgia H, |
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Affiliations
- Pet Sitter International
- Charter Member Soroptimist International of San Ramon
- San Ramon Valley New Comers
Languages
English
Contact
- HouseCalls
- San Ramon CA
- US 94583
- 925-328-0500
- Pet
- Pet Care
- Pet Pictures
- Pet Sit
- Pet Sitter
- Pet Sitting
- Dog Walk
- Dog Walker
- Dog Walking
- Cat Sitter
- Newspaper & Mail Pick Up
- Home Security Checks
- Plant Care
- Home Care
- Alamo
- Blackhawk
- Byron
- Concord
- Danville
- Diablo
- Discovery Bay
- Dublin
- Fairfield
- Lafayette
- Livermore
- Brentwood
- Orinda
- Pleasanton
- Pleasant Hill
- Rancho Solano
- San Ramon
- Suisun
- Vacaville
- Walnut Creek