Business Details
14 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services
Founded in 2012 by Samantha Joiner-Mathis, a registered veterinary technician with over 7 years of clinical experience, our company provides specialized pet care services rooted in professional veterinary expertise. We combine hands-on animal care experience with innovative technology, offering real-time GPS tracking, digital communication portals, and detailed care documentation. Our team includes certified veterinary professionals who deliver medication administration, therapeutic care, and emergency response capabilities alongside standard pet sitting and dog walking services.We maintain rigorous quality control through direct client communication channels and territory manager oversight while offering flexible employment opportunities for pet care professionals. Our service model emphasizes personalized care selection, multi-species expertise, and comprehensive household management during owner absences.
Services
Pet Sitting
Dog Walking
House Sitting
Live-In Services
Special Needs Care
Medication Administration
Pet Transport
Therapeutic Care
Wedding Packages
Custom Services
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Veterinary Technicians on staff provide professional medical care capabilities
- Clients personally select pet sitting teams based on pet-specific needs
- Real-time GPS monitoring available for all service visits
- Digital portal enables direct communication with pet care providers
- Specialized care for exotic animals, senior pets, and medical recovery cases
Services
Pet Sitting
Our professional pet sitting service provides customized care for all pet types in their familiar home environment. Services include feeding, medication administration, habitat maintenance, and behavioral enrichment. Our veterinary-trained staff ensures proper care for special needs pets, exotic animals, and multi-species households through detailed care plans and real-time monitoring.
Dog Walking
Daily dog walking services include exercise routines, potty breaks, and behavioral enrichment activities. Our trained professionals provide leash training, basic command reinforcement, and socialization support while maintaining strict medication protocols and emergency response capabilities. Services accommodate single or multi-dog households with flexible scheduling options.
Special Needs Care
Specialized medical care services include medication administration, wound care, and therapeutic treatments under veterinary supervision. Our registered technicians provide subcutaneous fluids, bladder expression, and post-operative recovery support while maintaining detailed medical documentation and client communication through our digital portal system.
House Sitting
Comprehensive house sitting includes home security maintenance, plant watering, mail collection, and pet accident cleanup. Our staff provides daily property checks with detailed journal entries and GPS tracking to ensure home safety while owners travel, combining pet care with household management responsibilities.
Live-In Services
Overnight and extended stay services offer continuous pet care with 12-24 hour coverage. Services include feeding schedules, medication management, and environmental enrichment while maintaining household security. Our live-in sitters provide uninterrupted care with scheduled breaks while ensuring consistent pet interaction and home maintenance.
People
Samantha Joiner-Mathis
CEO
Registered Veterinary Technician with 7 years clinical experience at VCA Peachtree Animal Hospital. Graduated from Gwinnett Technical College in 2012 with Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. Founded Fur'st Choice Pet Care to combine veterinary expertise with flexible pet care services.
Questions
What types of pets do you care for?
We care for dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and exotic animals of all sizes and special needs.
How are pet sitters selected?
Clients personally select their preferred sitters from available team members based on their pet's specific care requirements and compatibility factors.
Do you provide medical care services?
Yes, our registered veterinary technicians administer medications, perform therapeutic treatments, and provide post-operative care under veterinary supervision.
What service areas do you cover?
We serve Greater Gwinnett County and Coastal Georgia with plans for expanding territory coverage through qualified local professionals.
How is care documented?
All visits include time-stamped journal entries with care details, GPS tracking, and photo updates through our client portal system.
What happens during emergencies?
Our staff follows emergency protocols including immediate client notification, veterinary coordination, and ER transport assistance with real-time location tracking.
