Meet The Team: Pet Sitting, Cat Sitting, Dog Walking by For Your Spot LLC

Our sitters are employees, not sub-contractors, so they are background checked, complete a training program, and are held to a high standard. Our sitters are insured, bonded and trained in Pet First Aid & CPR.

For Your Spot is a team of caring and trustworthy animal lovers. Since we are not a one-man operation, you will have a primary sitter and at least one backup sitter, ensuring emergencies never have a negative impact on you and your pets..

Jen

Hi. I’m Jen, the owner of For Your Spot pet sitting service.

I have had a lifelong love of animals of all types. This love has always allowed me to create a special bond with animals. For this reason, working with and caring for animals has been my lifelong path. I have shared my home with dogs, cats, fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, and I have always had a fascination with horses.

Working in the veterinary medical field for over 8 years I understand how much responsibility, patience and knowledge caring for pets requires. I have a B.S. in Biology and I was a certified pet first aid & CPR instructor through Pet Tech from 2010-2016. Want to learn how to save the life of your pet in an emergency situation? Click here! The For Your Spot Team is also FetchFind approved!

As For Your Spot has grown over the years, so has my family. My husband and I have three beautiful children; Layla, Sophia and Parker, as well as our cat Sonny, and our dog Alice.

As a For Your Spot pet sitting client, I encourage you to contact us any time. We are always available to answer any questions and address any concerns. I look forward to welcoming you and your pets into the For Your Spot family.

Justin

Hello, I’m Justin.

In June of 2011, I joined the For Your Spot team while on summer break from nursing school. Since then, I have gained employment as a registered nurse; therefore, I pet sit on a part time basis.

Animals were a big part of my childhood. I spent a lot of time on my uncles’ farms caring for horses, pigs, chickens and sheep. Also, dogs and cats were always part of my immediate and extended family. I now have one cat and one dog, Sonny and Alice.

In September of 2013 I enjoyed Pet Sitters International’s Quest for Excellence conference where I attended seminars covering various aspects of the pet sitting profession such as puppy behavior and development. I am certified in both human and pet first aid & CPR. I look forward to meeting you and your beloved pets.

Krissy

Hello FYS family!

I’m Krissy, the voice of For Your Spot, so to speak … if you call the office chances are you are talking to me. I joined the team as the office manager in 2015. I started helping in the office, so Jen could concentrate on what she loves the most, your kids! I have 2 fur babies at home. Yummy is a 6 year old min pin who rules our house. Kohl is a laid back lab mix rescue that is in love with everyone he meets. When Jen hired me I wanted to know what the life of a pet sitter was about so I went out for ride alongs and knew right away this was the greatest job in the world. Rex & Sophie welcomed me immediately, and I knew I needed more 4-legged attention in my life. I love being able to visit everyone’s furbabies. In 2016 I became certified in pet first aid & CPR.

I am so glad to have found a home here with For Your Spot!

Jillian

Hey there, my name is Jillian!

I have been working with animals for as long as I can remember. Anything from taking care of the horses on the farm down the road to helping my grandmother with her herd of pugs. After high school, I went to college to be a Vet Tech. In 2011, I started working in the Veterinary Medicine field and have been there ever since. My house is also home to a variety of pets, ranging from dogs to cats to a multitude of reptiles. I love coming home to them everyday.

What is even better is being welcomed into someone else’s home by their super ecstatic pets who want your attention more than anything. For Your Spot definitely gives you that opportunity! I can’t wait to continue meeting all your fur babies and spending time with them.

Virginia

Hi, I’m Virginia. I’ve recently joined the For Your Spot family and have enjoyed every minute!

I’m a mom to a teenager, two retired greyhounds, and two mixed breed rescued pups. In the past, our family has included chickens, lizards, cats, fish, ducks, and turtles — and we plan on adding bees pretty soon!

In my spare time I volunteer at the SPCA in Georgetown and even taught their Critter Camp this year. I love teaching kids how to care for and respect animals! I am certified in pet first aid and CPR and I am experienced in administering all types of medications.

I look forward to meeting you and your furry family member!

Maureen

Hi, I’m Maureen

Pets have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. As they say, a house is not a home without pets – fur and all! Currently, I have 2 rescue cats Bennie and Pixie that keep me laughing. I call them my comic relief.

Since 2013, I have been volunteering at the SPCA in Georgetown Delaware. I’ve met so many wonderful like-minded people there, and I have had the pleasure of meeting so many great dogs and cats and seeing them go on to their happy, forever homes.

I found For Your Spot on Facebook, of all things. As I approached retirement, I thought being a pet sitter and dog walker would be a good fit for me. I retired in May 2017, and here I am. So far, I love this work (although I wouldn’t really call it work!) and have completed training in pet behavior and pet CPR through online courses that For Your Spot provides for the crew. I look forward to meeting you, looking after your pets and giving them the best care and hugs!

Cheryl

Hi, my name is Cheryl.

I am a retired school counselor with a passion for children and animals. My entire career was spent helping at risk youth, first at the Division of Family Services and then at Capital School District at an alternative setting for youth with behavioral issues.

I was raised in Lewes, Delaware and have lived here all of my life. My husband Mike is a Delaware State Trooper and we have been married for over 26 years. I have always had animals. I was raised with Labrador Retrievers, cats, hermit crabs, fish (both salt and fresh water) and the occasional snake, turtle and frog. Currently, my husband and I have a 12 year old Black Lab (Maui) and a 14 year old gray tabby cat (Jezza Bell). Since joining the For Your Spot team I have become certified in pet first aid & CPR.

I can’t imagine my life without my animals!!! I am looking forward to caring, walking and loving your fur babies! Thanks for sharing your animals with me!

Megan

Hi Pet Parents!

My name is Megan, and I am so excited to do what I love every single day. I feel so blessed for the opportunity to take care of your pet while you are at work, or away. As a pet mama myself, I know how important it is to have someone loving and trustworthy in your home taking care of your babies!

Throughout my life I have owned a variety of pets and I love ALL animals; I even save spiders and insects whenever possible! I have experience with land and aquatic turtles, freshwater fish, guinea pigs and hamsters, snakes, and tree frogs. Growing up, we had a pony (Quincy), then a beautiful quarter horse named Tulsa. I truly enjoyed my time in the barn!

While working at a local pet store last year, I became more familiar with birds by tending to the resident cockatiels and African grey. I also loved helping the local cat rescue adopt out the cats/kittens we fostered at the store.

We currently have 2 indoor kitties, Tiger and Tassie, as well as a feral who lived here when we moved in, who we named Simba. We joke that WE bought HIS house. He wants nothing to do with being inside and loves to patrol the neighborhood, but we have a heated cat house for him on the porch for those chilly days!

We are down to 3 dogs, having recently lost our senior chihuahua, Belle. She was my first foster while volunteering with a local rescue, and became our first foster fail. She was my little shadow, and I miss her every single day. We are blessed to still have our 12 yr-old schnauzer Abby, our 5 yr-old hound/lab rescue Jake, and our 4 yr-old hound mix Daisy – our second foster fail. She had been a feral pup prior to coming into rescue, and helping her adapt to living in a home with people was such an educational and heartwarming experience. Each of them has a unique personality, and “pack life” is never dull! I wouldn’t trade it for the world though.

Nothing makes me happier than being with animals; I probably love them more than most people. Ahhh who am I kidding…I am a “people person” too, so working with pets and their parents is the perfect fit for me! I would love the opportunity to care for and love your furry, scaly, feathered or amphibious friends!

Mary

Hi there, I’m Mary

I joined the For Your Spot team in 2018 and I am looking forward to taking care of your animals as if they were my own. Pets have been a big part of my adult life, starting when I inherited an adult cat named Squeak. Since then I’ve had the privilege of being owned by a couple playful ferrets named Boomer and Kimba, a dog-like cat named Moo for 19 years, sweet guinea pigs Chloe, Chewy, and Peanut, several hamsters; and a big freshwater fish tank with a plecostomus catfish that ruled it for a hearty 15 years. Today when the weather is warm you’ll find me swimming and bodysurfing in the ocean with Max, our high energy mix of lab, shepherd, and probably a dozen other breeds.

The truth I do not stretch or shove When I state that the dog is full of love. I’ve also found, by actual test, A wet dog is the lovingest

-Ogden Nash, “The Dog”

Shelby

Hi I’m Shelby!

I joined the For Your Spot team in October of 2018 and I have enjoyed every second that I get to spend with all the babies! I love animals of all species, shapes and sizes and there’s nothing I’d rather do than spend time with them! I personally own a pointer/harrier named Frank, a cat named Chairman Nick, and two snakes- Lilith (corn) and Salazar (ball python). I don’t have the space for more babies of my own so I get my fix by loving and caring for yours while you’re away. Thank you for letting me spend time with your pets and I can’t wait to meet many more furry friends!

Debbie

Hello my name is Debbie,

One day, I was looking through some of my old pictures. I realized I have been very lucky to have been raised with pets, and I continue to have these wonderful creatures in my life. I have had all sizes of dogs and many cats. Then, I thought, how great it would be to have the opportunity to work with pets. It came to my mind to check the internet, and there it was, 4YourSpot.com. I sent an email. Jennifer responded, and as of 2014 I became a part of a great team. I have always had a great love for animals, and I look forward to continuing this rewarding time with all of your loving pets.

On a personal note, it gives me so much joy to see their happy faces as I get to spend time with them. As you all know, the moment you walk in the door they have unconditional love.

Terri

Hello, I’m Terri.

I joined For Your Spot in March 2020 and I am excited about caring for all your fur babies.

I retired from the US Postal Service two years ago with 33 years of service. I am enjoying life now and currently working at Body & Soul Fitness in Seaford a couple days a week and am looking forward to my new job at For Your Spot.

My fiancée, Allan, and I live in Seaford and we have one kitty, Miss Kitty (although Allan calls her “Lucky” because someone dropped her at our house not long after we moved in). We do love our Miss Kitty. We just lost our 14 year old pug/Boston terrier mix dog. It was certainly a very sad time around here and we miss her every day.

I have one son, Ryan, whom I am very proud of. He is a teacher at CRHS and coaches baseball and soccer. I have a grand dog, Jax. He could play ball for hours and hours but destroys a chew toy in seconds.

I can’t wait to meet all your fur babies and spend time with them, take them on walks and just love them. Thanks for giving me this opportunity.

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Meet the Team

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