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Testimonials

This is a brief selection of testimonials from our clients.  Numerous additional testimonials and references are provided in our information packet presented to you during our FREE consultation.

Thanks so much [for the referral credit on our account], you didn't have to do that.  We are happy to pass along the word about you guys.  We truly love your service and are happy to spread the word.  I am so glad we found you.  I was telling Patti I was surprised that your business never came up on my search before now.  We have had a few dog walkers and none have been up to snuff. 

 Everything is going great with the boys (Angus and Guinness, pictured above), Robin is top notch and we are happy to have her in Patti's absence.  Like you said both ladies are excellent and really take care of our boys.  They are our other children so we are happy that they are getting great care now.  We can really tell the difference now that they are being walked everyday.  The boys are beat when we get home and they are now tired enough to be able to stay out of their crates all day. 

Thanks again and have a great day!!

Chris S.
 

Caren and Patti:  We are back!!!!!   

I cannot express in words how impressed I have been with your services.  From day one, when I made the initial phone call to you, Caren, you were right there guiding me through this process, understanding my concerns, answering all of my questions, responding to my e-mails, etc.

I love the fact that you require your clients to fill out such extensive paperwork!  It shows your attention to detail and it makes me, the client, feel secure knowing that EVERY situation is thought of ahead of time, with security measures in place so that no pet can ever be forgotten!!!! 

Patti, you are the best pet-sitter in the world!!!!  (Caren, you were right that we would do well with Patti!)  Not only did you take the greatest care of Sammy that I could ever hope for, but you washed the pets' dishes and extra food dishes, took out our trash, brought in our mail, took care of Daisy and Dolly (and strays), and scooped the litter boxes!!!  And on top of all of that, the notes and e-mails!!!!  I SO LOVED receiving special e-mails telling me about the day with our pets, and how they were all doing!  And then when we got home, there was a journal of every day!!!  And what a fabulous idea to take a picture of Sammy (looking happy, above) and sending it to us the day before we got home!!!  What a smile you put on our faces!!!!!  You went above and beyond. 

I have not gone away without Sammy for many years because I know how attached he is to me (and I to him!)  Since I planned this vacation in February, I have been sort of dreading it, because I couldn't bear to think about how Sammy would fare.   I know that there are many pet-sitting services out there, but I never thought that I could trust them in my home and with my animals.  Never in a million, zillion years would I have believed, if you told me a month ago, that I could actually go on vacation and totally enjoy myself knowing that my pets were well-cared for and happy!!!  But you both made me feel so good during the week leading up to my departure date, and I knew in my heart that I could trust you.  To me, this was almost a miracle that this worked out so well.

I thank you both for all of your patience, understanding, and devotion to making your service a top-notch business.  I feel so lucky that Ms. Urbano* recommended you to me, and that you were available for my vacation dates.   I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know both of you, and I appreciate all that you did to make my vacation a wonderful time for me and my family.   

I will always refer you to any of my friends/neighbors with pets and, should I ever need another pet-sitter, you would be the ONLY one I'd call!!!! 

Donna D.
Audubon, PA

* The Urbano Family Testimonial can be found below.


  Caren - I love For Pets' Sake and Callie (right) loves everyone that comes to walk her, though her FAVORITE is Maria! I am so happy you were able to set her up on a regular basis with Callie. Maria also takes great care of our two 16 year old kitties; making sure they get treats and pets as well when she is done walking Callie. Callie has rebounded from being the abused/neglected puppy I brought home from the shelter and I am positive that part of her healing is because of you, Maria and Nicole.
I knew I had found a great place when I first talked to you and am always recommending you to my neighbors and friends. Thank you for all you and your staff do for all of us pet lovers.

Stacy, Callie, Brooke & Timbre
Wayne, PA
 

"Caren, and the rest of the team at For Pets' Sake:

 Thank you for all the support you have given to myself and the dogs Nia (left) and Issac (Right) over the last few years. 

It was very satisfying that I knew someone would be there to help with the dogs when I needed it.  If we move back to the area we you will definitely be one of the first people that I call to setup the dog service again.  Thank you."

Susan H.
Phoenixville, PA
 

"Hey Caren. Thanks again for coming by yesterday. I'm glad you and Nan had a fun walk with the little Monkey and were able to drum up some business while you were there! Our summer has been so busy thus far and I feel guilty about leaving Molly (with Caren at left) so much.  It has been such a relief knowing that she is
in great hands and we really want to acknowledge the fact that you have been staying well past her allotted time! Thank you thank you thank you! 

As I told you it took me a long time to trust a 'company' with Molly,
and I have no idea what made me call you, but whatever it was, I am
super glad I did!"
 

Sandy, Tori, and Molly
Phoenixville, PA
 

"Caren and her warm and friendly staff take such good care of Baci when we are away.  We never need to worry because Baci is given so much love and attention.  I especially want to thank Patti because she gave our dog extra TLC.   Baci needed medication and meticulous care of her eyes and long hair.  For Pets' Sake provided all the care that Baci needed and then some.  Our dog always looks so fresh and happy when we get home.  For Pets' Sake is a gem.

The Urbano Family
Audubon, PA
 

"Thanks so much for your patience and support with our crazy
schedule. We don't know what we'd do without you! And please pass on
my very high praise to Patty - she is wonderful with the dogs and I
can tell they are very happy with her."

Cynthia P.
Phoenixville, PA
 
"Caren - You have provided wonderful pet sitting service to us for our Golden Retreiver, Zoe for over 10 years. I can also rest assured that when I go away Zoe is in good hands with For Pets Sake.

A few weeks ago my daughter and her 3 children brought their 8 month old Lab, Bella  to our home. During one of our day trips you walked Zoe and Bella. Your keen eye noted that Bella's gait was not quite right when you walked her. Sure enough when she was taken to the vet she had a problem. Thanks to you, Caren, Bella got the care she needed and is on the mend. You truly love animals and it shows in the great care you consistently provide.

Thanks a million!"

Sue C.
Valley Forge/Phoenixville, PA
 

My husband and I have recently relocated to be closer to family, and while we are excited about the move, we are really going to miss For Pets' Sake's services.  Donnie had taken care of our dog, Red whenever we were out of town.  Red is a big, lovable, chow-mix who can't get enough walks.  Red came from the SPCA and gets too stressed out when staying in kennels, so we were excited to find a service that would allow him to stay in our home where he is most comfortable.  Donnie and the other For Pets' Sake sitters have always gone above and beyond, even spending extra time with Red when they had the chance.  My husband and I enjoyed reading the notes that were left telling us about Red's adventures when we got home.  We have never had to worry about Red's well being while he was in For Pets' Sake's care.  They even made an emergency stop at our house when my son was born!  We wish For Pets' Sake all the best!

Take Care,
Angie H.
Trooper, PA
 

I recently moved 45 minutes from my hometown, family and most of my friends and my only concern was my dog Masons’ care.  I work in the city, and on some occasions Mason would have to be home alone for up to 14 hours.  Having a dog with anxiety issues, a kennel is not an option. After a little searching I found For Pets' Sake and you have become my rescuer!  I can now work long hours or have a full day of entertainment knowing Mason is home safe and comfortable and that his caring friend Patti will stop by to feed, walk, and play with him.  This has made Mason and me so happy!  He is calmer when I come home from long days and it is a nice change for him.  I would really be stuck if it wasn’t for the loving care For Pets' Sake provides Mason, and for that I just want to say Thank you!

Travis K.
Oaks, PA
 

"This is a "testimonial" letter regarding your pet sitting service.  For eight years (time flies when you are having fun), you faithfully came to our home to care for our Springer Spaniel, Cocoa, whenever we needed a dog sitter.  At the beginning, Cocoa was a bit of a challenge since he was a rescue dog.  We were amazed at how well you handled him, and always gave us much needed advice on how to handle him in certain situations.  You let us know if any problems arose during your time with him. 

Whenever we needed service other than the normal days every week, you were always available.  If you were not available, one of your competent employees stepped in to help.  Never did we have any reason to mistrust you or any of your employees.

Cocoa obviously loved you!  It showed whenever you came to our home on other occasions.  He put on quite a "welcome show", and Cocoa wouldn't do this unless he truly liked and trusted you.

Thank you for such professional, competent, and faithful service for our Cocoa.  We will continue to use your service whenever the occasion arises.  Best Wishes!

Gwen D.
Phoenixville, PA
 

"Caren - Two years ago our dear Murray passed on. We could always count on you. This past year we chose to adopt two doxies and when both my husband and I weren't able to make it home on time we naturally thought of you again.  I always feel good when I arrive home knowing that you were here visiting them.  I can always tell that they had a caring visit when I arrive because they aren't frustrated or over needy when I come in the door when we great each other.  To feel properly cared for is a good way to live for everyone.  You have to be able to live in the present (like dogs do), but, not everyone is ready or able to fulfill the task.  Thanks with gratitude"

Barbara & John Y.
Phoenixville, PA

"Caren - I know you are aware of how concerned we were about leaving Tess for her first experience at home with a pet sitter while we were on vacation.  You and Maria have eliminated that concern. Tess was happy to
have you both wrapped around her paw :)  I think she was disappointed that you stopped visiting when we got home. The updates that you gave us were very comforting. When we heard how often you were playing "hide & squeak",
 we knew Tess was happy. We owe you another special thanks for dealing with the snow!  Thank you so much. We will not be going back to using a kennel
for our vacations!"

Kim & Tray D.
Kimberton, PA

 

"I just wanted to say thank you for stopping over at our house this past weekend to help my mom out, especially at the last minute like that. Katy and I felt horrible for my mom as she was struggling with Harper and we had neglected to show her how to put the gentle lead on. Anyways, thanks again!!"

Chris & Katy
Phoenixville, PA
 

"Donnie - We can never thank you enough for making our time away from home and our "boys" so worry-free.  You are the BEST caretaker ever!  We hope 2010 will be a wonderful year for you, and we look forward to our continued relationship with For Pets' Sake!"

Jeanne & Scott
 

"Robin came over and gave me a list of commands she has been using with my dogs. She also showed me how she was using them. Today I was able to take the dogs to PetSmart and NOT have my arm nearly ripped off. They were very well behaved. They would sit when I told them to sit and stay when I told them to stay. We are still working on the heel, but they are really close. It was so much fun taking them for a walk. I really appreciate how wonderful Robin has been with the dogs and you can see by the picture (at right) they think she is pretty wonderful too! I am so glad that we started to use you folks. The dogs are better behaved and not as restless at night after we have been gone all day. Thank you for the services you provide.

Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Happy New Year."

Kathy F.
Audubon, PA
 

"Thanks so much for the dog treats and chew treats as well.  The boys (Mikey [pictured] and Ralphie) LOVE them and we really appreciate you and the special care that you give our pets.  

 Best wishes for a special holiday and a fantastic 2010!!!

"Thank you for your special care, and for visiting us for Valentine's Day.  We Love You!

Jean Marie and Kieran
Malvern, PA

 

"Caren, our house is on the market.  I got a job [out of State] and we are in the process of relocating. 
We will miss you guys - you have done such
a great job. 
It will be 10 years in
February (2010) since we started using
For Pets' Sake.  We think it's great that you've taken the time to get to know us, and Stephanie (left).  We believe Barbara has formed a bond with her, and can probably even translate what she means when she's meowing.  Barbara treats Stephanie as if she were her own. 
When we return home everything is perfect - our cat has been well fed and taken care of and she we know she is happy. 
We would never even consider using a kennel after having such a fantastic experience all these years.
  We will have a tough time finding such a
great pet sitting service when we move.
  THANK YOU for all the love
and care you have shown our cat over the years!  Please know that we
will always be happy to serve as a reference. 

And just recently:
 
"Yay - I see my little Stephanie on there [in our new Newsletter] ! 
We were amazed that Barb shoveled.  She TOTALLY rocks!

Lori and Keith W.
Collegeville, PA
 

"Thanks so much Caren!  I apologize for the change.  What would we do without you and Jonelle?  Don't want to find out!  Enjoy your weekend, and thanks again."

Peg P.
Wayne, PA
 

This is an example of recent communication between For Pets' Sake and first time client Sukand, who is visiting his family for two weeks in INDIA.

"Hi Caren - I hope Quito is not giving you a hard time.  Is he eating well?  When you have a chance, can you please let me know?"

"Sukand - How's India?  Quito is eating VERY well indeed.  My parakeet baby is doing fine, and the lil fishy is doing fine as well.  Your plants, however, are NOT fairing as well.  It's getting cold at night.  Not sure if they'll make it until your return. Quito has me chasing him around your apartment when it's time for me to leave (I've been staying way extra long for him.) I took some pictures of him holding up one of my business cards.  Very cute photo. (Caren and Quito holding a For Pets' Sake business card pictured at right).  I cleaned both the cages today.  I'm going to pick up some more fruit and am looking for a home for Ms. Keet (so far NO luck but I have my feelers out.) Take care and safe travels. Have a great rest of your vacation. Thanks for checking in. 
I'll be in touch. - Caren

"Hi Caren - This is great news.  Thanks so much for taking special care of Quito and company.  I am so glad that I chose you!  Thanks, Sukand."

"Sukand - Quito is hanging with me now.  He flies over and sits on my shoulder while I prepare his dinner and supervises me!  He is soooo cute.  I've been giving him scritches under the chin and have been trying to teach him to talk.  Wish I had someone to take our picture.  He misses you (they all do), but are being very well cared for.  I've been bringing paperwork with me to work so that I can stay longer and give him lots of quality time out of his cage.  Hope you're enjoying your visit with family.  No worries here. 
Talk to you soon, Caren."

Sukand
King of Prussia, PA
 

"Caren and her team are flexible and dependable.  We know our girl is in good hands.  They accommodate our constantly changing schedule on a moments notice.  Caren always takes care to make sure the walker and the dog are a good match.  Ellie loves her nannies at For Pets' Sake!"

Samantha & Ryan K.
Malvern, PA

 

"Thank you SO much for taking care of my Ralphie!  He is doing so well, and I  know that has a lot to do with Barbara's care.  She is FANTASTIC!  It makes us feel so much better knowing that we can trust someone with him during the day.  Thank you again."

Jessica B.
Trooper, PA

"Caren, thank you for your help last week.  I was really glad to see that you thought Jackson is doing so well.  He really is a great puppy, and we love him a lot.  I'm sure part of why he is doing so well is because of you and Maria.  Thanks again."

Jen H.
Mont Clare, PA
 

"Very happy with your service, and very happy to have your crew come back again.  Donnie answered the few text messages I sent him right away, and even called me to give me some verbal reassurance one time.  The cats must have appreciated his care.  Look forward to using your service again in a few weeks.  Thanks again."

Confidential Client
Phoenixville, PA
 

"Just wanted to send an email thanking you for sending Stephanie over to watch my cats last week!!  It was nice to come home to see she took the time to leave notes for us on how everything went.  It was a big sigh of relief to know everything went well!  Thanks again."

Alyson & Scott, Spartacus, OC, Diva, & Oscar H.
Royersford, PA
 
"Thank you again for taking care of Baxter over the holiday weekend  - he had sooo much fun with Donnie!!  We extremely appreciate the last minute accommodations.  I trust you to assess who within your team is a right fit to watch Baxter, but Baxter himself was glad that Donnie was the one with whom he got to play!"

Dani & Jared
Conshohocken, PA

 

"Caren, here is our testimonial (which seems so blah compared to how I really feel about you guys)!!

For Pets' Sake has provided stellar care for our "household zoo" for approximately 6 years.  Our furry family tree is comprised of 4 cats, 3 dogs, bunnies (including new babies), birds, and fish - so a visit at our house is never quick!  With so many pets, there are always special instructions, such as keeping our two dogs separate at all times and providing injections for our late diabetic cat, Spock.  For Pets' Sake has always carried out each instruction perfectly, which supplies us with [tremendous] peace of mind when we are away.  I'm confident in the care they provide for our family, and I am amazed at their reliability and pride in their care for animals.  Thank you for all that you do for our family!  Words cannot express how truly satisfied we have always been with your service."

Michelle and John R.
Mont Clare, PA
 

"Thank you as always for the great service.  It has been a pleasure dealing with you guys over the past year."

Ryan (and Bruno) T.
 

"I just wanted to see if you could relay to Cindy what an awesome job she did.  I really felt like my doggie's were loved. :0)  Thank you and I can't wait to work with your company again!"

Jennifer E.
Phoenixville, PA
 

"I recently got a Yorkie puppy at the end of April named Daisy.  I am a single professional who works 40+ hours a week. When I got Daisy she was 4 months old and I thought I could house train her myself, which I tried to do unsuccessfully for about 2-1/2 weeks on my own. All of my friends were telling me to try this or try that and I quickly started to realize I was
trying too many things all at once and confusing me and poor Daisy.  

 Someone told me about For Pets' Sake and how they will help train your dog by coming to your house midday for a potty break and walk.  I was a little skeptical at first about leaving my house key with a stranger, but I was frustrated and confused about what to do with Daisy so I decided to give For Pets' Sake a try.  

 When I called, they [Caren and Lisa] were very friendly and [Caren] gave me some great advice during the very first call.  I scheduled an appointment to meet Daisy's walker, Barb within a couple of days . Daisy took a liking to Barb right away; she was warm, kind, and loving to Daisy, which eased my mind about this whole experience.  Soon thereafter I [made arrangements with the For Pets' Sake Office to] schedule daily visits with Barb to let Daisy out for a potty break and a nice walk. Within a few days I could tell Daisy was much less anxious about me leaving her home all day and within a few short weeks I could tell Daisy was learning not to potty in the house (although still had one or two accidents here or there mainly because I was not paying attention to her warning signs! ).  

 It's been 3 months now and Daisy is doing so well with Barb.  My neighbors
tell me they occasionally see Barb walking Daisy around the neighborhood
and how much fun she and Daisy are having on their walks together. They
tell me how patient Barb is with Daisy and how they sometimes stop and
play for a bit on their walks.  

 Barb leaves progress reports for me each day so I know how Daisy is doing during her visits and gives me some helpful advice when Daisy is struggling with some issues...For instance, Daisy likes to bark her head off when she sees people outside, so Barb and I coordinate which commands we will use to teach her not to bark.  This way we can be consistent with Daisy.

Overall my experience has been great and I would recommend For Pets' Sake to anyone who has a dog and feels guilty about leaving them home alone."

Sandra V.
Oaks, PA
 

"Having been a Vet Tech, and doing a little pet-sitting since I worked at the vet, I am very picky as to what I want for MY pets and the kind of care that I want provided for them.  For Pets' Sake and Donnie have gone well over those expectations.  For Pets' Sake and Donnie have been more than I ever expected that you would be.  He takes such great care of the kids and the fact that he stayed with Phoebe during a thunderstorm just makes me want to cry that he is compassionate enough to take the time to do such a thing.  When we get home we can tell the kids are well taken care of!  It's peace of mind for us to know we are leaving them in such great hands.  Donnie leaves such nice notes!  He is really a sweet guy, and he has such nice things to say about our dogs! 
It's so wonderful to know that our dogs love him so much!  "
 

Nancy & Michael M.
Conshohocken, PA
 

"For Pets' Sake has provided exceptional, dependable, and loving care for my lab puppy, Annie, since I brought her home eight months ago.  During that time she has had 10 visits each week and has received care during two weekend vacations.  Annie is happy, healthy, and well adjusted due to the exercise and loving care that she receives from For Pets' Sake during each visit!"

Linda G.
Phoenixville, PA
 

"Caren, I met Donnie tonight an he is very nice and obviously loves animals.  He did get a quick peak at Sienna when she was at the window, but then she hid in the dinning room.  She can be a bit shy, but hopefully she will warm up to him after a day or so.  I saw that one of your referrals is Dr. Allum at Creature Comforts.  She is Sienna's vet, so I was glad to see her name on there.  I am very happy to have found you, and really appreciate you fitting me in."

Sue S.
West Norriton, PA
 

"I met with Donnie last night and he seems like a great guy.  He LOVES animals! We discussed the schedule for his visits and got everything adjusted.  Appreciate the flexibility.  Thank you, and I look forward to working with you guys!

Jeff A.
Mont Clare, PA
 

" I've been meaning to fire off an email to Caren to thank her for her TLC in our absence.  The girls [four cats] were all right at the front door waiting when we got home.  The remarkable thing is that even though we had company stay with us after we got back from the beach, the girls stayed present and didn't retreat to the basement as they had done with the same company prior to our us leaving."

Dave and Joe
East Pikeland, PA
 

"Hi Caren, I don't know if you remember me from the 1990's, but you watched my cat Andy occasionally in Phoenixville on the weekends.  I moved out of your service area, but now I am back.  Andy is now 16 and requires a sitter on the weekends due to some health developments.  Besides my best friend, you are the only person I would trust to come into my home and take care of my baby.  Looking forward to working with you again!"

Cindy N.
Phoenixville
 

"Caren (et al), I just wanted to take a moment (which I should have done sooner) to thank you for all your kindness.  I really appreciate that you planted my flowers for me while I was gone on my last trip.  Thanks also for your continued care of "The King" (aka Two Socks).  I always know he's in good hands."

Paul C.
Phoenixville, PA

February 26, 2010:  Paul, we were so VERY sad learn that our little pal Mr. Two Socks is now in the big mice field in the sky, catching lots of mice while being watched over by his mom. We've been caring for Mr. Socks for so long, I feel like a part of me is gone too. He lived a VERY wonderfully fulfilling and HAPPY life thanks to you and Suzanne.  I'm sure she's glad to have him back with her. Please know that our thoughts are with you, and that will all miss
Mr. Two Socks.
Especially Donnie and Caren.  Sniff.
 

"I just wanted to say Thank You for sending Susan to us!  She was fabulous with Roobie and Dudley and our cats.  Roobie is slow to warm up to people, and she took a liking to Susan right away.  We knew that they were in good hands.  Thanks again!"

Carolyn K.
Phoenixville, PA
 

"Ibitha was so well adjusted when we came back from Mississippi.  She usually bites my ankles the first evening we get back, and for the first time in a long time, she didn't do that.  She also let me hold her without trying to get out of my arms for the first time in months, which was wonderful!  Thank you for the time you spent with her.  She really seemed to enjoy it!".

Priscilla W.
Phoenixville, PA
 

“Just got my referral discount!  Thanks, and it was my pleasure.  I hope to get more discounts in the future too.  You guys are GREAT!  I’m working on some people at work presently.  Have a great night, and thanks again!”

Kimber S.
King of Prussia, PA
 
"Just dropping everyone a line to say 'thank you' SO much for the 'group' effort caring for Killian this weekend!  I returned home this afternoon and everything was great.  So, again THANKS!  Talk to you again soon.

Karen T.
Collegeville/Oaks, PA
 

"Please let Donnie know that Sara had a great week with his visits.  I read  his notes as soon as I stepped in the door and was VERY impressed that Sara allowed him to give her a belly rub.  That is something that she reserves for people that she trusts 110%, so she must have really enjoyed Donnie's company.  I think she misses him!

Please feel free to add me to your reference list.  I would be happy to give you a referral if you have new clients that want to check references.  Everything was taken care of to a "T" and most importantly, Donnie was able to bond with Sara and make sure she also had a great vacation week.  If you can't take your pet on vacation with you, the service that you provide is the next best thing."

Katina M.
Audubon, PA
 

"Thank you SO much for taking good care of Max.  Glad he was a good boy for you.  And I really appreciate the detailed notes.  You know that I've been extra worried about him lately, but no pee-pees when I came home!  I think the key is the mid-day potty break you provide."

Jeannette N.
Norristown, PA
 

"First of all, I want to thank you and Nicole for the wonderful treatment of Riley (our Labradooble).  We came home, and he was nice and excited.  Within 10 minutes, he was treating us like it was any other day.  It was great!  We knew that he was not phased at all about the past few days, and rather enjoyed himself.  Plus, the pages of notes made me giggle as I read about his adventures.  I even saved them.  From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You!"

Janel W.
Phoenixville, PA
                                    

"Thanks for visiting our zoo.  Traveling for a week would not be
possible without your help."

Rich G.
Paoli, PA
 

"Caren - What would we do without you?  I don't even want to think about it. 

Thank you SO much for dropping everything and coming over to keep Rooney company last week while Allen was at the hospital with his Dad.  It's a huge relief to know our furry friend is in such great hands and having a blast.  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!"

Carla, Alan, and Rooney B.
Downingtown, PA
 

"I just wanted to thank you and the wonderful pet sitters at For Pets’ Sake for the exceptional care during our last vacation.  As we had discussed, it was for an extended period of time and it was over the Christmas holidays.  The For Pets’ Sake team took care of our home and our cat, Butterscotch (with Caren at right), while we were gone and you were good enough to take care of our Golden Retriever puppy, Apollo, at your own home while we were gone.  Knowing that Apollo would be with someone all day and night made it much easier to be away. 

I must admit, it is difficult to leave ones pets for even one night, never mind, three weeks!  I knew from past experience that they would be in good hands but that was proven to me when we returned home.  Apollo (at left with Caren) was as happy as could be when we got home.  Butterscotch usually “punishes” us by stalking upstairs and sulking for a day or two when we leave her, but even she was happy!  As expected, everything at home was taken care of.  One could not ask for better or more reliable service than that which is provided by For Pets’ Sake.  I extend a very sincere thank you to you and your exceptional staff. 

Sheryl A.
Malvern, PA

"I want to thank you so much for all you do for K.C. and Riley (and for our peace of mind) while we're away!  Jim and I just finished reading the notes from you and Donnie. We love to read about each visit and appreciate knowing about their days and habits and even the weather when we're not home. I also love that you sometimes bring paperwork and just hang out with them -- that means a lot to them and us!

Thanks, too for bringing Riley's food preference to our attention. We just started trying the new wet/dry combo routine a few weeks before we left and I didn't pick up on that he left more when I used the chicken liver flavor. You are absolutely right! Yesterday, we picked up some more turkey and rice and also beef and chicken, which he seems to like. He would still prefer to have only dry food, but I think the mixture satisfies them longer and keeps  their weight a little more reasonable.

Lastly, thanks for calling Sunday morning to make sure we were home. From now on, I'll be sure to email the day/night we return so you won't have to call (although it is always nice to hear from you). Again, many thanks for taking such special care of everything."

Debbie and Jim D.
Phoenixville

NEW from Linda and Jim H.:

"Hi Caren!  We got home safely yesterday!  Thanks for taking such good care of Lila - she was very happy to see us and has not stopped purring and talking and following me around!!!  I haven't told Lila we're leaving again, but you should have us on the books...nor have I told her about another trip we have coming up in October, but you should put that on the books as well.  Again, THANKS for taking such good care of everything, Lila, the house, the plants...EVERTYHING!"

Previous Praise: 

"We have been using For Pet’s Sake for quite some time now.  Caren and her sitters and co-workers have all been a godsend to us as they are truly devoted to the care and well being of our animals.  They are dependable and take the time to make sure the animals are comfortable and safe in our absence.  We have also come to rely on them to make sure the house is secure and that the plants both inside and out are watered properly.  We have developed a true friendship over the years and are very grateful for all the services they offer. 
I would highly recommend For Pet’s Sake."

Linda and Jim H.
Collegeville

Hi Caren,

"I just wanted to let everyone know that Noonan passed away last month.  He lived 16 wonderful, healthy, years and filled my life with great happiness, companionship and joy. I couldn't have asked for a better dog.

I'd like to thank everyone at For Pets' Sake for all you did for Noonan and me.  It was always comforting to know that he was in great hands whenever I was away -- the entire staff was professional, supportive, caring (and flexible), spending extra time with him and going above and beyond your "jobs".  Noonan loved it when you were here with him.

Thanks Caren. Keep up the good work. You guys definitely make a big, positive difference in peoples lives."

Thanks again, Steve P.
Phoenixville, PA
 - - - -

 Steve,

"I am so VERY sorry to hear about Noonan's passing.  He certainly was a huge part of all of our lives these past 12+ years.  I am deeply sorry for your loss.  I will pass this sad news on to the team here.  Thank you for your "business" over all these years. We will miss Noonan tremendously.  You gave him a wonderful life and I know he loved you & Karen SOOO much.

Thank You for letting us know.  With loving thoughts and prayers."

Caren Sipkin @ For Pets' Sake 

"What an awesome service!  For Pets' Sake has been caring for our two Dogs and Cat for over 1.5 years. They have been totally responsive to our needs as my husband does a lot of travel and I am in the Medical Profession and am often on call. We are so fortunate to have found them. The pets are always happy and a lot calmer upon our return home. It is more than apparent that they are well loved and cared for and the house is always tidy. I would recommend  For Pets' Sake to anyone who's life is never at a standstill. No matter when we call they are always there for us even for last minute emergencies. We trust everyone in your company - all your sitters have always gone above and beyond what ever we asked. The peace and comfort they have provided us is truly a Godsend and we have referred several friends their way. A huge Thank You to them from the bottom of our hearts and from all our babies. "

Al & Sandra W.
Phoenixville, PA

"Just a quick note to let you know that I've returned from my trip.  I just read over Susan's notes, and I can't relay to you how comforting it is to know that the boys were SO well taken care of!  It sounds like all three of them had a great time, and I think the dogs are secretly plotting how they can get me to go on another trip!  Thanks so much again." 

Dave (and Bo and Luke) L.
Phoenixville, PA

"We have used Caren's service, For Pets' Sake, for almost six years, and have been delighted and reassured that our two dogs
are getting the best of care while we are at work five days a week. We have never once had a service "blooper" or "no-show" or any of the other crises that pet-owners worry about. Our boys have loved every sitter that was assigned to them, although it's not as if the sitters are constantly changing.  Caren's sitters must be very happy with their employment....the sitters we've had, including Caren....have been gems. The service charges are very competitive, the service itself is high quality and fully reliable, and the sitters are well-rounded, animal-loving people. If we could afford to take Caren and crew to Bermuda when we move there in May 2008, we would do it. We're going to miss them - and so are the boys!"
 
Judy T. and Kate D.
Malvern, PA

"Your help means so much to us...if we couldn't count on you, our lives would be very different.  Thank you for all your kindness to Whitey and your patient consideration of our sometimes unexpected requests for your time.  You are a special person to all of us."

Shirley, Ed, and Whitey

"We cannot think of taking a trip if you are not on duty taking care of our cats. If you ever want to refer a new client to us for reference, we would be pleased to tell them firsthand of the excellent care we have gotten from you and your coworkers."

Vijay & Susan A.
Malvern, PA

"For the past five years I have been fortunate to have the staff of
For Pets' Sake help with the care of Chloe, my Bichon Frise.  The service they provide is far more than being “dog walkers”.  While exercise is certainly a part of the service provided, Caren and her staff lovingly care for the pets under their charge.  They spend time with each pet - playing, sitting, petting - as well meeting their physical needs for exercise, water and food.  By looking at the way Chloe reacts to the staff of For Pets Sake I have no question about the level of love and care they provide for her.  It is comforting to know that she is receiving loving attention even when I am not home."

Kathy F.
Malvern, PA

"Wonderful Newsletter.  Congratulations on your 15 years of successful business!  Ed and I don't have our new dog yet, but we'll be in touch when we find our new baby.  Best Regards."

Pat D.
Phoenixville, PA

"Thank you for the terrific service you have provided to us for the past two years.  We tend to pamper our cats, and it was so nice to know we were leaving them with someone who understood how attached we are to both of them.  You didn't even blink when we mentioned that they like to be brushed each day and that they have to eat in separate rooms since one has a bladder problem - yikes! - that would have sent an ordinary pet sitter running!   You cleaned their box every day, and spent time playing with them.  You spoiled them even more than we do!  In addition, you brought in our mail each day and even watered our plants, going so far as to leave instructions for how to care for the plant on which you found spider mites!  That is above the call!

I just needed to thank you for a job well done and to let you know how much your service was valued.  You made the experience even more pleasant.

Susan L.
Chesterbrook - Wayne, PA

"Thanks very much for the extra visits with Snowy and Sneakers.  Your extra efforts on short notice are much appreciated.  Sorry, also, for having to page you in the middle of the night, but it was unavoidable.  Thank you for being so accommodating."

Eric O.
Audubon, PA

"My wife and I, owners of two cats, have used For Pets' Sake for over two years.  We travel frequently, and as a result, have need of a pet sitting service for both a few days or longer periods of time.  Caren's service is 100% reliable.  She is very professional in taking care of animals, regular and prompt with feedings, and most of all, very loving to our pets.  I highly recommend For Pets' Sake as a way to have your pets taken care of in their own environment with complete confidence that your home is secure."

David O.
Audubon, PA

"This letter is an attempt to recognize the outstanding service that For Pets' Sake has provided to our family for several years now. When we first started to use your service in the mid 1990's, we had two dogs, Opie and Annebell. It was such relief to find a service that was so dependable and convenient and that allowed our beloved doggies to enjoy "our" vacation in the comfort of their own home. The pet sitters took wonderful care of our pets AND our home."

Amy & Mark B.
Trooper, PA

"Words cannot express how happy we have been with your service over
the last few months.  We have seen such a difference in Bella's attitude
that could only have come from spending time with someone whom she really enjoys being with!"

Karen B.
Audubon, PA

"Thanks for everything.  I have really enjoyed working with you and hope
our paths cross again.  I really liked Susan, and appreciate your finding
her for us.  Please feel free to use me as a reference any time!"

Susan M.
Royersford, PA

"We would like to thank you and your employees for such professional and loving care of our 2 dogs, Ciapa and Chaica.  We have been using your services for a long time now and we know we can trust you with everything as we would trust our best friend.  You did prove yourself with giving our dogs lots of love as well as taking care of their medical needs.  We thank you for taking care of our plants too!"

Ivana A.
Collegeville, PA

"You have always been incredibly responsive to our needs, whether it be making sure my elderly dog, Stephanie, received her daily medicine or coming to my rescue when I had to leave unexpectedly due to a family emergency."

Teresa M.
Audubon, PA


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Interesting FACTS

Over the course of the last 17 years, For Pets' Sake has completed over 180,000 visits!!!

 

Our "Fan Mail" book is contained in a three inch binder, and is still growing!

 

Our customer satisfaction rating is over 99.99%!

 

 
 

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