Business Details
13 Years
experience
Professional Pet Sitting Services in Gainesville, FL
Founded in November 2013, Paws to Hooves Pet Care reflects my lifelong dedication to animal care, built on experience as a certified veterinary technician and decades of hands-on work with small and large animals. Our personalized pet sitting services cater to dogs, cats, birds, and domestic pets, alongside specialized care for horses, goats, cattle, sheep, and poultry. We prioritize reliability, attention to detail, and consistent one-on-one service, eliminating the stress of pet ownership during absences. Our team provides feeding, playtime, litter box cleaning, and basic house sitting, including mail collection and plant watering.Unlike larger companies, we ensure the same caregiver visits each time, fostering trust and familiarity. Serving Gainesville, Florida, and surrounding communities, we offer a free initial consultation to understand your pets' unique needs. Our pricing is transparent, with tailored services for livestock and farm animals, and we emphasize clear communication to address client concerns. With a background in veterinary care and years of pet sitting for friends and family, we combine expertise with genuine affection to ensure your pets receive exceptional care in their home environment.
Services
Dog Sitting
Cat Sitting
Horse Sitting
Livestock Sitting
Basic House Sitting
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of experience as certified veterinary technicians.
- Our team provides consistent, one-on-one pet care with no third-party sitters.
- We serve diverse animals from cats and dogs to horses and livestock.
- We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
- Our local expertise covers Gainesville and surrounding rural communities.
Services
Dog Sitting
Professional in-home dog care includes feeding, walking, playtime, and basic needs attention. Ideal for owners seeking reliable care during work hours or vacations. Our one-on-one service ensures consistent caregivers familiar with your pet's routine, reducing stress for both animals and owners.
Cat Sitting
Comprehensive cat care featuring feeding, litter box cleaning, and play sessions. Designed for multi-cat households with up to three cats per visit. Our caregivers prioritize minimizing disruption to feline routines while maintaining hygiene standards, ensuring cats remain comfortable in their home environment during owner absences.
Horse Sitting
Specialized equine services include feeding, watering, and daily turnouts for horses. Basic care covers two horses per visit with additional support available. We provide manure cleanup starting at $15 per horse per visit, maintaining stable hygiene and supporting animal health through consistent care routines.
Livestock Sitting
Customized care for goats, cattle, sheep, and poultry includes feeding and daily monitoring. Services require initial consultation to assess specific needs. Our experienced team handles various livestock types, ensuring proper nutrition and welfare maintenance while owners are away, with flexible scheduling for agricultural requirements.
Basic House Sitting
Complimentary home care includes mail collection, plant watering, and light management. Integrated with pet visits to maintain home appearance during absences. This service helps deter crime by simulating occupancy, providing security benefits alongside pet care convenience.
People
Linda Curran
Owner
Certified veterinary technician with 10+ years of experience caring for small and large animals. Founded Paws to Hooves Pet Care in 2013 to provide personalized pet sitting services, combining professional expertise with lifelong animal care experience.
Questions
What types of animals do you care for?
We care for dogs, cats, birds, horses, goats, cattle, sheep, and poultry. Our services accommodate both household pets and farm animals.
How are your services priced?
Basic visits start at $30 for cats, $35 for dogs, and $40 for horses. Prices vary for livestock based on consultation, with additional fees for extra animals or special requirements.
Do you serve areas outside Gainesville?
Yes, we serve High Springs, Alachua, Newberry, LaCrosse, Lake Butler, Trenton, Lake City, and Fort White. Travel fees apply beyond 20 miles from our base location.
What experience do you have with large animals?
Owner Linda Curran is a certified veterinary technician with extensive experience caring for horses and livestock, ensuring professional handling of all animal types during visits.
How do you ensure consistent service quality?
We provide one-on-one care with the same caregiver for every visit, building familiarity with pets and owners while maintaining high standards of reliability and attention to detail.
