Why This Tampa Pet Sitter Charges for Short Notice & Cancellations

In this day and age of all the extra fees, you may wonder why any pet sitter would charge extra for short notice and/or cancellations, right?   It’s certainly not something we like to do but it is a necessary evil.  Here’s a peek into why we have short notice and cancellation fees for our pet sitting service at WestFetch: Yes, we are human, and while we are available for service 365 days a year,… Continue reading

WestFetch of Tampa Donates In Memory of Their Beloved Dante

WestFetch, Inc, Tampa’s premier pet sitter, dog walking and boarding service, in keeping with their devotion to remember their beloved Dante, donated another $500 to Lost Angels Animal Rescue, also based in Tampa.  WestFetch had donated previously in October of 2014. After losing their beloved Dante in May, 2014, whom was saved by Lost Angels and eventually adopted by Craig & Michaela Muniz, owners of WestFetch, Inc, they established a memorial fund that would donate $.50… Continue reading

Tampa Based WestFetch Lends Support To Lost Angels Pet Rescue

WestFetch & Dante

  WestFetch, Inc, Tampa’s premier pet sitter, dog walking and boarding service, in keeping with their devotion to remember their beloved Dante, donated $500 to Lost Angels Animal Rescue, also based in Tampa. After losing their beloved Dante in May of this year, whom was saved by Lost Angels and eventually adopted by Craig & Michaela Muniz, owners of WestFetch, Inc, they established a memorial fund that would donate $.50 from each pet sitting and dog… Continue reading

So What Does a WestFetch Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Do When It’s Not-So-Sunny in Tampa?

    If you spent any amount of time in Tampa, especially during the summer, you are well aware of the infamous storms we have here.  They don’t call it the lightning capital for nothing!  So what does a pet sitter do during the stormy summer season?? Summer Heat First, even without the storms, we have the heat (or is it the humidity???).  Our job as your dog walker is to ensure your pets don’t… Continue reading

WestFetch of Tampa Sets Up Memorial Fund For Their Beloved Dante

In Memory of Dante We have established a memorial donation in remembrance of our beloved Dante.  From July 1st until December 31st, 2014, for every pet sitting/dog walking visit we complete, $.50 will be donated to Lost Angels Animal Rescue in Dante’s name. Lost Angels is a wonderful pet rescue organization based in Tampa and is the reason we found Dante.  Most of you probably never heard the story on how we came across Dante,… Continue reading

Tampa Pet Sitter Establishes Exclusive Loyalty Program

New WestFetch Pet Sitter & Dog Boarding Loyalty Program Here at WestFetch we’ve established a very new and unique loyalty program.  Now that we think about it, we’re not sure why other pet care companies don’t already offer something similar (and, as far as we know, we are the ONLY pet sitter that offers such a program).  Our number one clients are dogs and they are the bastion of loyalty.  I mean, what took us… Continue reading

Five Simple Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe During Fireworks and Thunderstorms in Tampa

We may love watching fireworks and thunderstorms, but our furry friends might not be such a fan.  Here are a few tips to help calm your dog during these events and keep them safe (more dogs get loose on the 4th of July than any other day of the year). Get your dogs outside to “do their thing” before the storm or the prime time for celebrations hit.  While you’re out, get some exercise in… Continue reading

Puppy Training Tips | Let Your Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Help!

Here at WestFetch, we’ve seen a lot of puppies lately.  While this is certainly a ton of fun and an overload of cuteness, it has it’s challenges too.  If you’ve ever owned a puppy, you know what I mean!  House training, chewing, biting, feeding habits, leash training, and so on. If you have a pet sitter/dog walker, you can utilize their knowledge to help you train your puppy.  Now remember, we are pet sitters, NOT… Continue reading

What To Look For in a Tampa Pet Sitter

So What Do I Look For In a Pet Sitter or Dog Walker in Tampa? Below are the top five items items to look for when hiring a pet sitter or dog walker.  We’ve also included answers for WestFetch. Are they available all the time?  (Do they do this part time or full time?  Are they a one-person operation?  Do they operate 365 days a year, all hours?) This is an important question for complete coverage for all of… Continue reading