VIS-A-PET - When You Want the Best for You and Your Pet

Katrina Tiner is the owner and principle employee of VIS-A-PET Home Pet Care. In fact, she is the only employee to date. She has recently taken her love of animals and her gift for taking excellent care of the domestic companions of her friends, family, and acquaintances to a new level. A Lifetime Member and volunteer with Flower Mound Humane Society, Katrina has started a visiting service for pets. She normally provides home care for dogs, cats, and horses. She makes home visits, as many times a day as necessary to continue the pet's regular routine. She will exercise and care for puppies or kittens. She makes sure all animals are loved, fed, watered and content.

"I have discovered that animals are truly my passion," says Katrina. "My philosophy is that these furry creatures give more to us in the way of companionship, support and love than we could ever give back to them. I consider my own animals my family and I treat my clients' pets as if they are an extension of my family. I believe pets are a client's most precious possession and I care for them as such."

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
Katrina Tiner has not always been in the animal care business. She has a BBA in Human Resources Management and was Vice President/Human Resources in the Dallas office of a major US company. Then, over a year ago, during a "re-structuring" of the company, Vice President Tiner was laid off. Truly, every cloud has a silver lining - for someone - and the silver lining for all of Katrina's friends and family, and now her petcare clients, is that she has discovered her calling.

"I began to work as a full time volunteer for the Flower Mound Humane Society during which I cared for the medical and emotional needs of rescued animals," says Katrina. "I found my true calling and became more involved in doing a valuable job for animals and their human companions, trying to meet the needs of both."

Katrina's experience includes hands-on animal care. She has worked with vets, evaluated animals, coordinated medical care, and administered medicines. She has worked with adopting families, rescued animals and individuals providing home foster care for abandoned, abused, or unwanted animals.

Saint Francis and The Cat Whisperer
Katrina's magic with animals has earned her the nickname "St. Francis". St. Francis is the Patron of Animals. The good saint was the only son of a wealthy merchant, but he disavowed a comfortable life. He is best known for his love of nature and animals and it is reported in some circles that he could actually communicate with many creatures.

Katrina has the ability to soothe and calm even the most distressed dog or cat, and many of the animals entrusted to her care have been through some tough times. She seems to have a finely tuned sense to the needs of our four-legged companions and they respond well to her love and compassion. She has also been dubbed "The Cat Whisperer," a play on the famous horse whisperer who could break horses by his gentle touch. This is no doubt the reason for Katrina's ability to calm and "tame" feral cats. In fact, she has cared for cats that were initially wild and unsocialized that are now very comfortable in their domestic homes.

The animals in her home are testimony to Katrina's peaceful and loving relationship with domestic companions. She has one dog she chose to adopt after her previous owner gave her up due to aggression issues. Now Kahlua, a German shepherd/chow mix, sleeps in doggie contentment at her human caregiver's feet, as a bevy of beautiful felines sniff, snooze, play and rub against Katrina's legs.

"Over the last year, I have cared for numerous dogs and cats," says Katrina. "I have learned that animals have unique personalities, behaviors and needs based on their own experiences with human care givers. You have to understand these differences in order to provide the best care for the pet."

Why Engage a Professional Pet Sitter?
Many families learn the hard way that hiring a local teenager or depending on a family member or neighbor to care for their pets while they are away is a risk. No one loves their animals more than their human companions, so no one cares for them as well as they do. The next best option is to engage the professional services of someone with Katrina's gifts to care for Fido and Garfield. Teenagers can be distracted by any number of situations - from social events to school. Neighbors and family members may seem ready to help, but often will not realize the importance of providing stress-free care for the pets. Often, due to lack of concern, experience or responsibility, the pet's welfare suffers.

"I offer a variety of home and pet care services depending on the needs of my clients. My job is to facilitate peace of mind for pets and their owners. My business is about TLC - Trust, Love, and Care."

Reliable Pet Care at Reasonable Rates
VIS-A-PET is bonded and insured for the pet owner's well being. Katrina's future plans include expanding her home pet care services while continuing to provide the best possible care for pets during their primary caregiver's absence.

"I am concentrating on exercising my devotion for animals while providing a valuable service to pet owners," she says. "I love what I do and it shows."

Contact Katrina Tiner at VIS-A-PET today and reserve your vacation or travel time with her. Let Katrina take the worry out of leaving your precious domestic companions. You - and the four-legged family members - will be glad you did. -0-