Betty Pivovarnick
aka “Miss Betty”
The Crooked Tail
Hamilton, New Jersey
Years as a Professional Pet Sitter: 20
PSI Member Since 2006
Likes: Gardening, cooking, animals, being at home with my husband
Dislikes: Rude, arrogant or ignorant people,liars, corporate stress and mean people
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Food: Grand mom’s iced tea
Favorite Movie: Love Actually
Favorite Song: Annie's Song by John Denver
“Tricks of the Trade:” Rub fresh catnip on your shoes before meeting a new client
Favorite Dog Name: Snots
Favorite Cat Name: Tank
Favorite “Alternative” Pet: Lop-eared bunny
Favorite “Downtime” Activity: Gardening and reading
Best Pet-Sitting Experience: That would be Dan. "Dan the Man" watches the "Danimal" Planet while his owners are out of town and just loves when I come to visit. His favorite pastimes include watching the outdoor activities at the bird feeder and playing "catch" with Miss Betty. He's truly a unique little kitty.
What accomplishment are you most proud of? Putting myself through college and earning a nice salary while at my corporate job
What kind of car would you drive if money were not an object? My Honda Civic. It gets me where I need to be and there are much more important things to spend my money on.
What is your “Dream Vacation?” Hiking through Europe with my husband. We would take the back roads and explore – and perhaps be lucky enough to meeta nice family who would invite us to help make wine and stay for a wonderful, authentic, sit-down Italian dinner.
What does your PSI Membership mean to you? I thank God for PSI because it allows clients to see that we take our business seriously.We are professionals who offer excellent service and commitment. Weare registered with our state,backedbyliability and bonding insurance and are true professionals at what we do.
Finish this sentence: “If I hadn’t become a pet sitter, I never would have…realized that life doesn't have to be filled with stress! I still cannot believe I spent thousands of dollars on college and spent over 12 years of my life "climbing the corporate ladder" – and for what? To put money in someone else's pocket? I may not make the money that I once did as a marketing professional, but my training and experience came in real handy when I decided to start The Crooked Tail. What could be better than spending my days with wonderful little critters who just want to play and be loved – and I get paid for it?
Favorite quote:
"Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!"
- Unknown
