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Hello! My name is Vanessa and
I am the proud owner of Zoo Sitters. As a former zoo keeper,
I realize how much time, energy and patience goes into caring for animals. As a pet owner, I also realize how hard it is for
me to give that responsibility to someone I don't know when I have to be out of town. Because of this, I created Zoo Sitters!
I’ve shared my home with many types of animals ~ from dogs and cats
to ferrets, turtles and monkey-tailed skinks. Horses have been a big part of my life as well and show jumping served as my
sport from grade school through college.
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| Vanessa and Mike With the Boys |
After graduating from West Chester University in 1997 with a Bachelor's
Degree in Psychology and a concentration in Animal Behavior Research, I went to work in a zoo environment caring for many
types of exotics including monkeys, lemurs, birds, bats, large cats and bears. As the years went by, I decided on a career change and went to work in Corporate America
while taking courses toward my MBA. While Corporate America taught me a lot about running my own business, it was not as fulfilling
as I had hoped. That led me to think about combining my two passions ~ animals and business. After 6 months overseas
in Costa Rica with my husband Mike, observing many exotics in their natural habitats, we decided to return to my hometown
of Cape May, NJ and open up Zoo Sitters.
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| Working with Indian Fruit Bats at the Zoo |
With Zoo Sitters, you can be sure your pets and plants are being cared for by professionals and
that your house or farm is being looked after by a responsible member of your community. We are experienced, caring, animal
enthusiasts who pride ourselves on getting to know your pets - ensuring them the best possible care. We also welcome the opportunity
for you to get to know us so you feel confident when we look after your loved ones. We look forward to having you as part of the Zoo Sitters family!
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| Working with Ring Tailed Lemurs. |
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| Backpacking on Horseback in Ireland |
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