It’s important to have a knowledgeable and caring professional sitter for your unique pet. Learn more about my veterinary experience and pets serviced.

Why Choose an Exotic Pet Professional?

Exotic pets have specialized needs that differ significantly from traditional pets such as cats and dogs:

• Species-Specific Requirements: Each exotic species has unique dietary, environmental, and behavioral needs that require specialized knowledge.
• Proper Handling: Incorrect handling can cause injury and/or stress to exotic pets. My professional training ensures I know the proper techniques for each species, and respecting their personal space.
• Stress Sensitivity: Many exotic animals are particularly sensitive to changes in their routine and environment. An exotic pet specialist knows how to mitigate stress while prioritizing your pet’s health.
• Quick Problem Recognition: Unlike cats and dogs, exotic pets (especially prey animals) tend to hide their symptoms. As such, it is important to hire someone with a keen eye for identifying subtle changes in your pet’s behavior and address them before they become serious.

My Veterinary Background: Expertise You Can Trust

As a former Veterinary Assistant at the Bay Area Bird and Exotics Hospital in San Francisco, I bring specialized knowledge and hands-on experience to exotic pet sitting. During my time at the veterinary hospital, I developed the skills and understanding necessary to provide exceptional care for your unique animal companions.

My professional background ensures that your exotic pets receive the attentive, knowledgeable care they deserve when you’re away. This isn’t just pet sitting—it’s specialized care from someone who loves animals and understands the unique needs of each pet.

Animals I’ve seen and will happily care for:

Birds:

• Budgies (often interchanged with parakeets~)
• Finches
• Parrots
• Cockatoos
• African Greys
• Chickens
• Ducks
• Conures

Small Mammals:

• Hamsters
• Rats
• Guinea Pigs
• Rabbits (from Dwarf to Flemish Giants)
• Chinchillas

Reptiles:

• Snakes
• Fat-tailed Geckos
• Leopard Geckos
• Bearded Dragons
• Chameleons
• Iguanas
• Large Tortoises (We often needed a scale for dogs to measure these guys!)
• Box Turtles

Amphibians:

• Newts
• Frogs
• Axolotls

Aquarium Buddies:

• Fish
• Eels
• Crabs
• Snails
• Shrimp

And many more!