Business Details
19 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Pet Care Experts in West Palm Beach
Founded in 2007, Petcetera Pet Services has dedicated itself to redefining pet care through personalized, compassionate services. Our expertise spans pet sitting, medication administration, and housekeeping for pets in their natural environment. With over 17 years of experience, we specialize in handling pets with special needs, including administering insulin injections, subcutaneous fluids, and eye treatments at no additional charge. Our founder, Heather Barker, brings a lifetime of animal husbandry knowledge and a commitment to rescue advocacy, ensuring every service reflects our motto: 'Your Pets. Our Passion.' Operating across Palm Beach County, we prioritize consistent care from a single provider, building trust with pets and owners alike.Our customizable care plans, supported by GPS tracking and photo updates via Time to Pet, guarantee transparency and peace of mind. Petcetera Pet Servicess reputation for excellence grows through client testimonials highlighting our ability to connect with even the most timid animals. As an insured and bonded provider, we maintain strict adherence to emergency protocols, ensuring prompt communication and veterinary action when necessary. Our services extend beyond pets to include plant care, catering to travelers with both animal companions and botanical collections.
Services
Pet Sitting
Dog Walking
Medication Administration
Elderly Pet Care
Bird Care
Reptile Care
Fish Care
Emergency Services
Plant Care
GPS Tracking
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We provide consistent care from the same experienced provider since 2007
- Medication administration offered at no additional charge
- Customizable care plans tailored to each pet's unique needs
- GPS-tracked visits with photo updates for complete transparency
- Emergency protocols established with prior veterinary authorization
Associations and certifications
- Pet Sitters Associates
What people say
Trusted with anxious pets
Consistent care provider
GPS tracking updates
Free medical administration
Customized care plans
Services
Pet Sitting
Our in-home pet sitting services cater to dogs, cats, birds, and exotic animals. We provide food and water replenishment, litter box maintenance, outdoor walks, and medication administration. Each visit includes customized care based on your pet's specific needs and daily routines.
Medication Administration
We offer free medication administration for pets with chronic conditions. Services include oral medications, insulin injections, eye treatments, and subcutaneous fluids. Our protocols strictly follow veterinary instructions while maintaining clear communication with pet owners during their absence.
Dog Walking
Mid-day dog walking services include leash training, controlled walks, and potty breaks. We accommodate up to three small dogs or one large dog per session, utilizing appropriate harnesses and gentle leader equipment as required by insurance standards and pet comfort.
Plant Care
Our plant care services cover indoor and outdoor watering, pruning, fertilization, and pest management. For homes with pets, we integrate plant maintenance with animal care routines, offering tailored monthly plans that include basic housekeeping tasks.
Emergency Protocols
Petcetera Pet Services maintains established emergency procedures for urgent pet care situations. We ensure immediate veterinary communication, maintain preauthorized care instructions, and provide real-time updates to traveling clients through pre-submitted payment information and contact protocols.
People
Heather Barker
Owner
Heather Barker has provided professional pet services for over 17 years. She specializes in special-needs pet care and advocacy, rescuing multiple animals from puppy mills. Her expertise includes African Grey parrot husbandry and geriatric pet care.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Springs, Lake Worth, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and Lantana. For other areas, contact us for availability.
Do you care for exotic pets?
Yes, we provide care for reptiles, birds, fish, and small mammals with customized handling and habitat maintenance protocols developed over our 16+ years of experience.
How do you handle medication?
We administer pills, liquids, insulin injections, and subcutaneous fluids at no additional charge. Our protocols strictly follow veterinary guidelines while maintaining clear client communication.
How are emergencies managed?
Emergency situations are handled with immediate communication to pet owners and veterinary professionals. We maintain preauthorized care instructions and payment arrangements for urgent situations.
Do you offer overnight services?
While we focus on daytime visits, we can arrange overnight stays through our network of trusted local sitters when required for special needs or emergencies.
What about plant care without pets?
Our plant care services accommodate homes without pets, offering tiered visit durations and monthly maintenance plans that include watering, pruning, and pest management.
