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Business History

Professional Pet Sitting was started in 2002 by Monica Leighton. Monica was approached by several clients looking for an alternative to kenneling their pets while they traveled. They wanted someone they could trust to come into their home and care for their pets, in their own environment, where they felt safe and secure and where they are able to continue their normal routines. Monica, being an avid pet lover, was happy to take on the job. Clients started referring their friends and family after having great experiences using Monica's services and it came to a point where Monica was unable to handle all the requests for services on her own. That is when Professional Pet Sitting was started. Monica and her staff of contracted sitters have been giving pet owners peace of mind while traveling ever since. The invaluable sitters used by Professional Pet Sitting care for a clients two most precious things. Their pets and their homes. In 2004, Professional Pet Sitting successfully started a petitioning campaign in Sarasota County for the creation of pet friendly evacuation shelters as well as became the first known pet sitting business to create a disaster preparedness plan for their clients pets. In 2005, Professional Pet Sitting was awarded the prestigious "Business of the Year" award from the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce and has since then been awarded "Best in Venice" twice.
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Monica Leighton

Owner

My name is Monica Leighton. I handle all the management of Professional Pet Sitting as well as work as the practice manager of Jacaranda Animal Hospital for the past 11 years. I am a pet Nutritional Counselor and Disaster Preparedness Expert. I am very active in our community. I have written articles and columns for the Venice Gondolier, Florida Pet Pages, Venice Herald, and Sarasota Pet Magazine. I am a weekly guest speaker on the "Doggy Diva Radio Show" providing the listeners with the valuable pet tip of the week. I have been on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters since 2004 and I am currently the association President as well as the Member Benefits Committee Chair, Governance Committee Chair, Annual Conference Committee and a member of the Executive Committee. I started the Gulf Coast Pet Sitters Association and have been a member of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce since the start of Professional Pet Sitting being active on many committees as well as serving as Member Events, Co-Chair and the Membership Committee Chair. I have volunteered for Suncoast Humane Society and chaired the local pet event Paws in the Park.  I currently live in Venice with my 2 year old daughter, Hailey, our 2 dogs Baby, 11 year old collie mix, Daisy Mae, our 4 year old Yorskire Terrier and our 2 cats Socks and Lilly.
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Mary Robinson

Pet Sitter

I am Mary "Pinky" Robinson. I was born, raised and educated in Newburgh, N.Y. in the Hudson Valley. I worked for Nabisco for 30 1/2 years in various positions, the last being Personnel Manager and Purchasing Agent. After the plant closed I worked 14 years in dry cleaning. The cleaners was sold in the middle of 2004 and I decided to move to Venice, Florida in September of 2004. I really enjoy pets and was looking for a job that would allow me to interact with them. That's when I started working for Professional Pet Sitting. I really enjoy the job and spending time with such cute furry friends. Sincerely, Mary "Pinky" Robinson
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Deborah Whitham

Pet Sitter

I am Deborah Whitham. I have been bringing home animal for the past 50 years. I have lived in Venice since 1987 and I have been the director of Shamrock Preschool for 15 years. I have 3 dogs of my own. A Welsh Corgi named Boudicca (Boudie), a Jack Russell mix named Ennis and a Heinz 57 names Smike who was a Hurricane Charlie survivor. We have been a foster home for pets displaced by the hurricanes and enjoy the company of visiting animals. During the course of life, I have cared for almost every type of animal. Dogs, cats, turtles, snakes, bunnies, mice and hamsters and even reptiles and other exotic pets. I have experience with many different kinds of pets and have loved having the opportunity to care for them all. I enjoy pets and look forward to meeting you and your pet. Sincerely, Deborah Whitham
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Sylvia Mythen

Pet Sitter

Hi, my name is Sylvia Mythen. I have had animals all of my life. I raised my boys in Kentucky on a 1/4 horse ranch with many animals including goats, llamas, and donkeys. I was a vet tech for 15 years in Indiana as well as training dogs. I nursed for hospice for 10 years but missed being surrounded by animals. After I moved to Venice I started working for Professioanl Pet Sitting. I really enjoy spending my time with all the different pets in my care and you can rest assured that they will all receive the highest level of care. Sincerely, Sylvia Mythen
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Bernie & Donna McClenathan

Pet Sitter

Hi, We are Donna and Bernie McClenathan. We know how very important it is to find loving and reliable pet care. Professional Pet Sitting has provided such care for our German Shepard rescues since we retired here in Venice five years ago. We have a one year old Australian Shepard named Tilly. She stays with Professional Pet Sitting when we travel. We travel with the same peace of mind we hope to extend to you and your pet. Oue pets have always been family. Sincerely, Bernie and Donna McClenathan
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