Sue Giannosa
Fur and Feathers Pet Care
Addison, IL
Years as a Professional Pet Sitter: Eight
PSI Member Since 2007
Likes: All animals, going to the zoo, meeting with new clients and their animals
Dislikes: Anything or anyone who abuses animals
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Shrimp
Favorite Movie: Born Free
Favorite Song: Born Free
“Tricks of the Trade:” Always be aware of things missing in the house that are dog accessible
Favorite Dog Name: Butch
Favorite Cat Name: Tommy
Favorite “Alternative” Pet: Rat
Favorite “Downtime” Activity: Watching animal documentaries
Best Pet-sitting Experience: I was pet sitting for a rottweiler named Midnight, who just so happened to eat pieces of a braided rug in the basement! I was checking for accidents and noticed that the rug was missing some corners.Then Midnight rubbed her butt on the floor and cried and I noticed that there was a piece of rug coming out. Not knowing the dog too well, Imuzzled her and pulled out a foot-long piece of rug (with a paper towel) from her butt. I took the muzzle off and she began to kiss me and never left my side. She is my best friend now and is always so happy to see me. I love her too.
What accomplishment are you most proud of? I have been pet sitting for eight years and have always done this for friends (and friends of friends) without pay. When I decided to open my own business, I wasn't sure if the same people would pay me or if they would look for someone else. To my surprise, all of my friends (and friends of friends) have been supportive and told me that I am irreplaceable. I am very proud of this.
What kind of car would you drive if money were not an object? 1963 Ford Mustang
What is your “Dream Vacation?” An African safari
What does your PSI Membership mean to you? PSI is important to me because I know that being related to this company will help my company grow. I will also learn more about being a pet sitter, which is very important to me.
Finish this sentence: “If I hadn’t become a pet sitter, I never would have… met other people who love animals as much as I do. I love all the animals I sit for – from the dogs to the rats. They’re like my own pets.”
Favorite quote:
“Save a life – adopt, spay and neuter.”
- Unknown
