Glynna and I came to this business more or less by accident.  For more than twenty years I had worked as a manager for a national grocery chain. Glynna was working as a technical assistant and receptionist for local veterinarian, Dr. Larry Gumfory.  Our love of animals was well known among our friends and acquaintances.  We were particularly fond of our cats and pug dogs. At one point, we were also raising Cockatiels, and our interest in all kinds of animals and pets seemed to grow stronger every year.

In 1987, a friend who had for some time been running an in-home pet-sitting service contacted us.  At first, we thought the idea of an in-home pet care business was a little off-beat.  After all, when people traveled for work or vacation, we knew they usually put their animals into a kennel or relied on friends or relatives to check on them.  But we soon learned that a lot of people didn't like using kennels, which are expensive, and which sometimes expose dogs and cats to numerous health problems, including vermin infestation, worms, kennel cough, and dietary-related illnesses.  Kennels are often filled to capacity, especially during the holiday seasons.

Moreover, we found, a lot of people in the Arlington area just didn't have large families or groups of reliable friends to help them with their pets. We quickly discovered that many people who travel in their work on a frequent basis needed regular care for their animals, sometimes for a week or longer.  When added to holiday travelers, people who might need to be away for a family or personal emergencies, and people who simply worked long hours and needed someone to look in on their animals while they were away, the demand for an in-home service was obvious.  We knew from our own experience with our pets, that a large number of animals required special diets, medications, multiple "walks" and the kind of attention only a caring, in-home service can provide.  So it was not a surprise when we learned that many veterinarians recommended our service to their patients' owners, pointing out the tremendous advantages of keeping Rover and Kitty at home where they are comfortable in their own territories, rather than traumatizing them by locking them in a cage for days at a time.

Our friend's business had grown to a point where she needed help, so Glynna and I took on some of the work and soon were finding new clients on our own. At first, we saw this as part-time, supplemental income, work that was both fun and profitable.  We met many interesting people and soon became friends with the clients we served and, of course, with their beloved pets, most all of which we came to know on a personal basis.  Soon, we realized that what we were doing was far more engaging and attractive than our other vocations, so when our friend decided that she wanted to retire from the business, we seized the opportunity, obtained her client list, and founded YOUR PET'S CHOICE!

Today, we are completely committed to this service, which we believe is second to none.  We are the oldest pet-sitting service in the area, and we like to think that we're the best.  Our personal commitment to the animals we care for is a hallmark of our company's effort.  We are fully bonded and insured, and it gives us a great deal of pride to know that hundreds of pet owners can travel, free of worry about the devoted animals they've left behind in our care.

On A Personal Level

On a personal level, our interest in animals continues to develop as well.   We are presently owners of seven pugs, many of which have come to us through the DFW Pug Rescue Club, and we stay in close touch with other humane organizations devoted to the salvation and placement of lost and abandoned animals in people's homes.  We have established internet connections with national and international pet-sitting associations, and we regularly exchange information and educational data to make our service better and better.  We are, in short, "animal people," "pet people," and we understand and promote the psychological and emotional welfare that always comes when one is attached to a loyal and loving pet.

But we are also devoted to our clients' animals.  Even though holidays and special events sometimes crowd our schedule, we make sure that every animal we visit is given more than just food, water, and a change of litter or a quick turn out of doors.  We offer a bit of play, a rub around the ears, and a soothing, friendly voice to assure them that even though their masters are away, they aren't forgotten or neglected.

Additional benefits of our service are that our clients' homes are inspected for problems while they are away.  We have often alerted folks of problems with water leakage, appliance failure, storm damage, and many other problems that always seem to crop up when a homeowner is away.

And we aren't picky about the animals we care for. In addition to dogs and cats and birds, we will take care of horses and hamsters, fish and ferrets, although we do require that some of these be well contained in their pet houses and homes! We follow instructions to the letter and go well beyond what's required to make sure that every animal entrusted to our care receives the maximum love and attention anyone short of their owners can offer.

In short, we love animals! And we love our work! We're devoted to making sure that YOUR PET'S CHOICE is also the best possible choice anyone can make when they are away and their loving pets await their return.