Fur and Feathers Pet Sitting is a new business in Danville, begun by recently retired Realtor Barbara Monroe. She and her staff take care of dogs, cats and birds while the owner is away, mostly with daily visits but they can also provide companionship overnight, including in vacation homes.
The business charges $25 per half hour of service. Monroe got the idea because she always used a pet sitter for Maggie, her Welsh terrier. Plus she had been taking care of pets for her clients and her friends for years, she said, adding that there are “amazing similarities” between pet sitting and being a Realtor.
Monroe said she has found many clients by walking up and down the Iron Horse Trail handing out business cards. “I call myself a real estate broker who has gone to the dogs,” she said.
Call Fur and Feathers Pet Sitting at 998-9317 or e-mail furfeatherpet@aol.com.
