Snaggle Foot Keeps Pets Happy at Home

Eagle Point, OR, Jan. 8, 2010 – A pet’s home is his castle –and now, thanks the area’s newest and most comprehensive pet care services provider, dogs and cats can get the royal treatment, even when their masters are away.

With the highest quality pet sitting and pet care services available, Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care offers the perfect solution for busy pet owners. Jamie Lesko of Eagle Point brings the first Snaggle Foot franchise to Oregon, and now welcomes new clients in the Medford, Grant’s Pass and Ashland area. The company is a rapidly expanding national network of franchises offering premium pet care services, including in-home pet care, dog walking, and even a pet taxi service. All Snaggle Foot providers are fully trained, insured and bonded to provide the most professional level of care available.

In-home pet sitting is one of the most popular services the franchise offers, and Lesko knows why: She has seen first-hand how stressful the kennel environment can be for both pets and pet owners who need to leave their animals behind when they travel.

Lesko said she and her husband Al think of their three canine family members, each a rescue dog, as their children, and struggled when they wanted to leave town. “We hated boarding our dogs,” she said, noting the kennel experience was too stressful on her dogs. “After boarding, it seemed like it took a week for our dogs to get back to normal.”

An easier, less stressful approach is in-home pet sitting care, which allows pets to stay in their home environment. In addition to feeding, walking and spending play time with dogs and cats while their owners are away, the Snaggle Foot team can make sure homes are secure and have a lived-in appearance. This can include watering plants, alternating lights and bringing in mail.

Dog walking is another popular service for pet owners away for long periods during the day. Snaggle Foot gives dogs much needed bathroom breaks –particularly helpful for puppies in housetraining and senior dogs that have a harder time waiting for owners to return. Outdoor walks, play time and a little ear-scratching and belly rubbing during the day helps keep pets happy and satisfied until their owners return.

Dogs living with older individuals or those with medical conditions are prime candidates for the company’s dog walking service as well. These individuals can have difficulties giving their canine companions adequate exercise. And without enough exercise, dogs can be come stressed, anxious and just plain bored.
“A good walk can do wonders to improve a dog’s behavior and temperament, making life more enjoyable for both pet and owner,” Lesko said. “It really makes a huge difference.”

Lesko’s team can even drop in to dispense medication for special needs animals, provide transportation to and from vet and grooming appointments, or stay in the home overnight with animals that cannot be left alone.

“Whatever the pet needs, we are happy to provide,” Lesko said. “All of our clients are VIPS – Very Important Pets – and we treat each one as such.”

For Lesko, with a background working in a vet clinic, opening the franchise was a natural extension of her love of and compassion for companion animals. Al is a talented dog trainer, she said, so his involvement offers a great complement to the team’s offerings.

“We know how much pets enrich our lives,” she said. “It’s very gratifying to be able to help pet owners by offering the peace of mind that their pets are well cared for.”
That peace of mind for pet owners includes trusting their pets and their homes to the company’s team. “We’re licensed and bonded,” Lesko said. “We don’t just hire anyone off the street. Employees are put through a background check and drug screening to make sure they meet Snaggle Foot’s high standards.” Additionally, all franchisees and employees are trained in pet First Aid and CPR.

Even those with animals that don’t fare well with strangers can rest easy when using Snaggle Foot’s services. All new clients and their animals have an initial interview with the care provider. “This complimentary consultation provides another level of service by ensuring pets and care providers are comfortable with each other before services begin,” Lesko said. “It’s one more way we can make sure clients have complete confidence and peace of mind that their animals are in the very best hands.”
For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss how Snaggle Foot’s services, call (541) 690-8817, visit http://roguevalley.snagglefoot.com online, or email jamie@snagglefoot.com.