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Critter Care - Pet Sitting
for a Cause

           Supporting animal advocacy programs.

Offering an alternative to boarding facilities, I’ll take care of your beloved pets in your home as if they were my own — with love, kindness and compassion. 

A percentage of proceeds will be donated to a non-profit animal advocacy program including the Chittenden County Humane Society, Green Mountain Animal Defenders and the Vermont Police Canine Association because the world is a better place with animals! 

A little about me: I work remotely full time for FoodScience, LLC in the veterinary division, VetriScience Laboratories - going into my 24th year.  I volunteer for several animal organizations including the Chittenden County Humane Society, the Vermont Police Canine Association and Green Mountain Animal Defenders. I've  completed my Professional Pet Sitters and First Aid and CPR for Dogs and Cats Certifications with Pet Sitters International and Animal Behavior and Welfare from the University of Edinburgh via Coursera.org and End-of-Life Doula Certification from The University of Vermont.

 

I currently have Chia (ChiChi), my shadow and rescued dog and rescued Russian tortoise named Zoe. Most importantly, I value and cherish all animals. I am also a freelance writer with five published children's books and animal articles published in the Williston Observer and 4 Legs & a Tail.

My latest children's books:

Duke's Day Off: K9 Duke the Comfort Dog: Sturtevant, Karen, Cohen, Cpl. Matt, Bahr, Max, Cohen, Caroline: 9798345756614: Amazon.com: Books

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ2M7KX2

and 

Penny and Maple: find their forever home: Sturtevant, Karen, Bahr, Susan, Bahr, Max: 9798870424194: Amazon.com: Books

I'm able to combine my love of animals with pet sitting during the workday, as well as weekends, as long as I have high-speed, reliable internet and am able to bring my dog with me. She is very easy going and adapts well to all critters (even cats and chickens - and goats!). 

 

After my expenses (insurance mainly) are paid, I donate a portion of the proceeds to a non-profit animal advocacy program. It's a win-win-win!

Entrusting me with other people's pets and homes is a responsibility I take very seriously. The safety and well-being of the animals in my care are my primary objectives. I have glowing references I can provide. 

 

Discounts applied for long-stay assignments. 

You know your pets best. If you feel they would benefit, please contact me via email: flowerlady125@yahoo.com or text message: 802  238 1567. 

 Certifications

* Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Certification/The University of Vermont

* Pet Sitters International Member

* Certified Professional Pet Sitter

* Pet First Aid & CPR Certified

* Fear Free Certified Pet Sitter

* Dog Emotion and Cognition/Duke University

See articles on animal adventures here: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-sturtevant-0073aa54/

Get in Touch

Happy Tails.

I’d love to hear your feedback. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.


Our family has two wonderful, spoiled, mildly high maintenance dogs.  They are six and three and before Karen they had never been left with anybody outside immediate family.  Karen took the time to come over a few days early to meet the gang and allow them to get comfortable with her.


During Karen’s time at our house she gave meds to our oldest dog, stuck to the somewhat quirky daily routine our dogs are used to, and sent pictures and text updates daily to ease our mind.  When we returned the dogs were both so happy and relaxed you never would have known we left.  


Karen allowed us to leave them with peace of mind, and in just a week she also became part of the family.  I recommend Karen to anybody looking for a pet sitter! My family is extremely grateful and she will be our first call in the future!

Nichole L. 

Contact Me

PO Box 5264, ESSEX JUNCTION, VT  05453

802 238 1567

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802 238 1567

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