Business Details
11 Years
experience
Professional In-Home Pet Care Services in Raleigh
Founded in 2015, Phoebe's Pampered Pets is a professional pet sitting company led by Melissa Boose, a registered veterinary technician with over 20 years of experience in animal care. Our team specializes in providing personalized, medically informed pet care services in the comfort of clients' homes, with particular expertise in caring for special needs and geriatric pets. We implement Fear Free practices to ensure pets remain comfortable during our visits, offering services ranging from medication administration to overnight stays.Our commitment to continuing education maintains our high standards of care, while our veterinary background enables us to handle complex medical requirements. We serve Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas, prioritizing pet safety and client peace of mind through detailed communication and documentation. Our mission stems from Melissa's passion for animal welfare, inspired by her late rescue chihuahua Phoebe, whose joyful spirit continues to guide our approach to pet care.
Services
Vacation Visits
Medication Administration
Special Needs Care
Overnight Stays
Holiday Services
Fear Free Handling
Custom Pet Care
Home Security Checks
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of professional pet care experience with veterinary technician expertise
- Our team specializes in caring for pets with special medical needs
- We implement Fear Free certified practices for stress-free pet handling
- We provide customized care plans tailored to each pet's unique requirements
- Our services include detailed documentation and regular client communication updates
What people say
Excellent care
Peace of mind
Detailed records
Regular updates
Special needs expertise
Services
Vacation Visits
Our 30-minute vacation visits include potty breaks, feeding, litter box cleaning, playtime, and home security checks. We also offer extended visits (45 minutes or 1 hour) with additional care. All visits include personalized attention and accident cleanup, ensuring pets remain comfortable in their home environment while owners travel.
Medication Administration
We safely administer oral medications, eye/ear drops, insulin injections, and other injectables during home visits. Our veterinary training ensures accurate medication handling for pets with chronic conditions. We maintain detailed records of all administrations and provide updates to owners, ensuring continuity of care between veterinary visits.
Special Needs Care
Our veterinary expertise enables specialized care for pets with medical requirements including feeding tubes, subcutaneous fluids, and post-operative rehabilitation. We perform doppler blood pressure measurements and provide tailored care plans for geriatric and chronically ill pets, maintaining their comfort and quality of life in familiar surroundings.
Overnight Stays
Our all-inclusive overnight stays provide evening and morning care with 10+ hours of continuous presence. Services include multiple walks, medication administration, play sessions, and companionship. Pets receive consistent care in their home environment while owners travel, with regular updates and photos provided throughout the stay.
Fear Free Handling
Certified Fear Free practitioners implement specialized techniques to reduce pet anxiety during visits. We create customized handling approaches for nervous or fearful pets, using pheromone therapy and positive reinforcement. Our methods ensure safe, low-stress care for pets with behavioral challenges or medical sensitivities.
People
Melissa Boose
Founder/RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician with 20+ years of pet care experience, including 8 years at a specialty hospital. Fear Free certified, specializing in geriatric and special needs pet care. Founded Phoebe's Pampered Pets in 2015 to provide compassionate in-home services.
Questions
Are you insured and bonded for pet care services?
Yes, we maintain full insurance and bonding through Business Insurers of the Carolinas for all our pet care services.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
What types of pets do you care for?
We care for dogs, cats, exotic pets including reptiles, small mammals, fish, and amphibians with specialized handling techniques.
Do you care for pets with special medical needs?
Yes, our veterinary background enables specialized care for pets requiring medication administration, feeding tubes, and post-operative rehabilitation in their home environment.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas with customized in-home pet care solutions.
