Jo-Ann, age 2, following her passion... where it all started... |
Personal Info
Name: Jo-Ann Friedman
Age Group: 30-35
Pet Sitter Since: 1999
Jo-Ann Friedman, is the owner and operator of Gotta Love'Em! Professional Pet Care. Jo-Ann is a former veterinary assistant/technician, certified dog obedience instructor, Pet Tech Pet First Aid Instructor, as well as certified pet nutrition specialist. More important than her credentials, her love for animals was the driving force in developing her pet care business. Since very young childhood, pets and animals have been her passion - from bringing home strays, to owning dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, rats, birds, (and more!) to working in veterinary hospitals, volunteerism at local humane societies, and teaching dog obedience classes, the pets have Jo-Ann wrapped around their little paws!
Jo-Ann curently lives in Menifee, CA and runs Gotta Love'Em! from home with the help of her husband their four children. (Yes, four!) They are excitedly expecting their fifth little pet sitter in November of 2010. They share their home with four dogs - Guido (Pug X), Chupa (Chihuahua X), Tibbs (Schipperke), and Zeyda (Lab/Aussie rescue), three cats- Cyrus, Cletus, and Angus, rats, fishies, and a plethora of revolving-door foster pets from the local shelter who stay with them until their forever homes can be found! The more the merrier!
Personal Pet Care Philosophy: "Our pets are truly important members of our families and their comfort and happiness is just as important as the care we extend to our human families. Our pets depend on us for food, water, play, medical care, companionship, love, and attention, and as a pet care provider, extending this devotion and love to our own pets and the pets of others is extremely fulfilling and rewarding. Just as your pets depend on you, they also depend on us, as pet care providers, to serve them well during your absence. This is why your pet's comfort and happiness is top priority with Gotta Love'Em!. Myself, and all Gotta Love'Em! sitters are true animal lovers, and we wouldn't have it any other way!"
Background & Experience
Personal Experience With Pets
 Lifetime pet owner and lover of all animals regardless of species!
Current owner of three cats, two dogs, and fish!
Past owner of dogs, multiple cats, rats, hamsters, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, birds, etc. (You name it, I've had 'em all!)
Provided foster care for lost, abandoned, orphaned, and/or stray dogs, cats, kittens & puppies, as well as wild animals such as rabbits, birds, squirrels, yes, even roof rats, etc.
Provided pet sitting services to family and friends on a personal level.
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Professional Experience With Pets:
Veterinary Assistant & Office: Experience in various animal hospitals and boarding facilities throughout North County
San Diego, CA. (5+ years)
Lead Dog Obedience Instructor: Taught puppy, basic, and advanced obedience classes to dog owners including a special class for Canine Good Citizenship testing.
Certified Pet Nutrition Specialist for leading local retail pet store, also assisting with various departments in dogs, cats, a small animal customer education.
Wild Animal Park, San Diego, CA as a visitor's assitance officer and animal exhibits for visitor information and education.
Former volunteer for the Escondido Humane Society.
Provided pet sitting services on a private level to vet hospital clients.
2006 Accredited Pet Sitter - Pet Sitter's International.
2008 - Certified Pet Tech Pet First Aid & CPR Instructor teaching students life saving Pet First Aid/CPR skills for dogs and cats.
2009 - Certified Dog Trainer (2nd certification)- Animal Behavior College.
2009-2010 - Volunteer trainer, foster parent, and fence checker for Animal Friends of the Valleys Animal Shelter in Lake Elsinore, CA.
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Why My Experience Makes Me An Excellent Pet Sitter!
Passionate love of animals - I petsit because it's something I ENJOY.
Highly knowledgeable in pet care, behavior, nutrition, and proper handling techniques.
Knowledge and experience with different breeds, temperaments, and body language.
Educated and familiar with health & medical disturbances, abnormalities, or emergencies and the ability to identify which situations require immediate attention. Can also perform basic first aid.
Ability to properly restrain and medicate pets with relative ease if needed.
Patient, understanding, gentle, energetic, and above all else, a pet lover!
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Services
Jo-Ann
is currently available in the Temecula Valley, CA and surrounding areas for daily visits, dog walking, pet taxi,
and bathing. Jo-Ann
cares for all types of pets including dogs, cats, small caged pets, small to medium sized birds, and most domesticated farm
animals.
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