We are so honored that Jessica was named Pet Sitter International’s 2025 Pet Sitter of the Year. At Fur Services Fur Pets, our goal has always been to exceed the expectations of basic pet care. For us, providing wag-worthy care goes far beyond compassionate, flexible, and competent care for the beloved pets we serve. We believe in creating completely worry-free experiences for their people, too — ensuring our clients feel connected, supported, and involved. Through our work, we have created meaningful connections and become a trusted extension of our clients’ lives, allowing us to foster a community where pet owners not only feel passionate about the care and well-being of their own pets — but also feel empowered and inspired to help us make a broader impact on the welfare of countless animals across local shelters through our charitable initiatives — something we are deeply proud to share.

Becoming Pet Sitter of the Year: Supporting Animal Welfare

Animal welfare has always been at the forefront of Fur Services and in the hearts of Jessica & Chris. From fostering their first dogs and cats and volunteering with local rescues at 18 years old to countless foster -and adopted- dogs and cats over the years. From networking homeless pets online – to gathering up donations for shelters and rescues – to setting up staff to help walk dogs at local shelters.  Supporting our rescue friends – shetlers and rescues alike – has always been a part of our life. Our Feeding Our Fur Friends program was inspired by another organization’s charitable efforts in order to continue that same focus on Animal Welfare. It has now become a central part of our business model and reflects our belief that every pet deserves love, care, and a full belly. For every visit or service we provide, we donate one meal to a pet in need through rotating rescue shelters. Together with the support of our clients, between June 1st and November 30th of 2024, we donated over 4,524 meals to local rescues.

Becoming Pet Sitter of the Year: Anxiety Specialists

In addition to focusing on pet welfare advocacy, we proudly call ourselves “anxiety specialists,” recognizing the unique challenges that come with caring for anxious pets and understanding first-hand how prioritizing their emotional well-being is so important. Too often, anxious pets are misunderstood or deemed “too much work.” We strive to help educate both the pet-owning and professional pet-sitting community about compassionate ways to work with anxious pets, including how to create a calm, positive environment for these pets using techniques like positive reinforcement, pheromone therapies, and individualized attention.  Our entire team is trained in working with anxious pets, and together, our methods have helped countless anxious pets transform from nervous and fearful to confident and relaxed.

Becoming Pet Sitter of the Year: Shaping the Professional Pet Care Industry

Jessica serves on the board of the Texas Pet Sitters Conference, where she plays an instrumental role in shaping the future of the pet-sitting industry in Texas. She currently helps lead the conversation around industry best practices, professional development, and how to raise the standards of pet care across the state — advocating for the same values she practices within her business, pet welfare and compassionate care for anxious pets.  With this in mind, pets across the country will win!

Becoming Pet Sitter of the Year: Life Happens

Beyond our specialized care, flexibility and communication are cornerstones within our business at Fur Services Fur Pets. We approach our work with a philosophy we like to call “Life Happens.” This means we understand that unexpected events and changes occur — and we adapt to them without hesitation — always maintaining communication through a variety of flexible options, including texts, phone calls, or our online portal to meet our clients’ needs. Whether there is a last-minute cancellation due to a family emergency or someone needs us to care for their pet on short notice, we do our best to make it happen. By offering flexibility and understanding, our clients understand they’re not just booked appointments — they are valued as people, and their pets are as important to us as our own. Our philosophy of “Life Happens” extends to how we treat our staff as well. We understand that our team members have lives outside of work, and we are committed to supporting them with the same flexibility and understanding we offer our clients. By fostering a culture of compassion and respect, we ensure that our team feels valued, which in turn leads to better care for our clients and their pets. Jessica is honored to be named Pet Sitter of the Year,  and she knows it is a responsibility to carry forward the principles that have made Fur Services Fur Pets a trusted name in North Texas. We will use the platform to advocate for more improved pet welfare and support for animal shelters and compassionate care for anxious pets. Together with Pet Sitters International, we hope to continue shaping the future of responsible and compassionate professional pet care. We look forward to the opportunity to serve and represent the pet-sitting community in the coming year. Looking to find out more about our Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Mid-Day Potty & Play Breaks, Cat Sitting, Almost Overnight, or Overnight Stay services?  Contact us today so we can set up services tailored specifically to your pets’ needs.