Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Pet & Farm Animal Sitting Services
At Paws to Hooves Pet Care, we bring a lifetime of animal care experience to every service we provide. Founded in 2013 by a certified veterinary technician with decades of hands-on experience, our business combines professional expertise with genuine compassion for animals of all kinds. We specialize in personalized in-home pet sitting for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, alongside comprehensive farm animal care for horses, livestock, and poultry. Our commitment to consistent, one-on-one service ensures every client receives the same dedicated attention from our founder, who personally handles all bookings and consultations. We prioritize reliability through detailed care routines that include feeding, exercise, medication administration, and basic housekeeping tasks like plant watering and mail collection. Serving Gainesville and surrounding communities, we offer flexible scheduling with complimentary initial consultations to create customized care plans.Our transparent pricing structure clearly outlines base rates for multiple animals, with additional services available upon discussion. Unlike large corporate pet sitting services, we maintain a personal connection with every client and pet, building trust through consistent face-to-face interactions. Our extensive experience with both domestic and farm animals allows us to serve a diverse clientele with specialized care requirements. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous education in animal health and behavior, ensuring our services meet evolving industry best practices. Every client relationship begins with a thorough assessment of specific needs, creating a foundation for dependable, worry-free pet care solutions.
Services
Dog Sitting
Cat Sitting
Horse Sitting
Livestock Sitting
Basic House Sitting
Puppy Care
Farm Animal Care
Pet Medication
Animal Exercise
Litter Box Cleaning
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We provide consistent, personalized service from our certified veterinary technician founder
- Our experience spans all animal types from domestic pets to farm livestock
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected charges
- Complimentary initial consultations to create customized care plans
- Maintain personal connections through face-to-face client interactions
Services
Dog Sitting
Professional in-home dog care with personalized attention. Services include feeding, walking, playtime, and basic training exercises. Our certified experience ensures proper handling of all breeds and sizes, with special attention to medication administration and health monitoring. Each visit maintains consistent routines for your pet's comfort.
Cat Sitting
Comprehensive cat care services featuring feeding, litter box maintenance, and interactive play. We follow specific routines for multiple cat households while maintaining hygiene standards. Our certified expertise handles special dietary needs and medication requirements during each visit.
Horse Sitting
Daily horse care including feeding, stall cleaning, and turnout management. Services cover basic health monitoring, medication administration, and exercise routines. Our certified background ensures proper handling of various breeds and special care requirements for senior or recovering animals.
Livestock Sitting
Specialized care for cattle, goats, sheep, and poultry. Includes feeding schedules, shelter maintenance, and health monitoring. Our certified experience handles special dietary needs and medication requirements across different livestock types with customized care plans.
Basic House Sitting
Complementary home care services during pet visits. Includes mail collection, plant watering, and light housekeeping. We maintain security through routine checks and adjust lighting/window coverings to deter potential break-ins while owners are away.
People
Linda Curran
Owner
Certified veterinary technician with decades of animal care experience. Founded Paws to Hooves Pet Care in 2013 to provide personalized pet and farm animal services. Combines professional expertise with lifelong passion for animal welfare.
Questions
What types of animals do you care for?
We care for all domestic pets including dogs and cats, plus farm animals like horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and poultry.
Do you offer overnight pet sitting services?
Our standard services are daytime visits, but we can discuss special arrangements during your free consultation.
How are your pet sitting rates structured?
We charge per visit with base rates for multiple animals, plus additional fees for extra services like manure cleanup.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Gainesville and surrounding communities including High Springs, Alachua, Newberry, and Lake City.
Are your services insured?
As a small business owner, I maintain professional liability coverage for all pet sitting activities.
How do you handle medication administration?
We're trained to administer medications and include this in our standard service offerings at no extra charge.
