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Why Fetch! Pet Care?
Flexible, Trustworthy, and Reliable Care for Your Pet
There are so many challenges that come with finding a good, local pet sitter. You need to find someone both you and your pet trust. You need them to be available on the right days at the right times, and maybe even last minute. And of course, you want them to be experienced and great with pets. At Fetch! Pet Care, these are the challenges we solve. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to schedule and receive pet care with the ideal sitter for you and your pet. You can see how we’ve met this goal below.
Pet Care Providers are Thoroughly Vetted
- Comprehensive interview
- Mandatory background check
- Hired based on prior pet care experience
Consistency With Your Pet Care Providers
- Meet your Pet Care Provider Before Your First Service
- Primary and backup Pet Care Provider teams
- Service tracking on our MyFetch! App
Our Team
Rich
Hi, my name is Rich and I am the owner of Fetch! Pet Care of Michiana. I have had a love for animals as far back as I can remember, but being 1 of 6 kids, my mother was slow to believe my unconvincing arguments that I could handle a pet. Finally, at the age of 10, she broke down and let me get my first parakeet, Petey. Since Petey, I have had a few more birds, a couple of hamsters, a frog, fish, dogs, and now 3 bunnies.
The reason I decided to open Fetch! Pet Care of Michiana, besides the obvious appeal of caring for animals for a job, was because of my last dog, Logan. Logan was a miniature pinscher who had a number of medical conditions, including diabetes. After much searching, we found a pet sitter that Logan loved that was comfortable giving him his insulin shots, his other medication, and of course, the cuddles he couldn’t get enough of. This sitter was wonderful with Logan and we always knew he was well taken care of when we weren’t home.
This trusted, individualized care is what Fetch! Pet Care of Michiana is all about. The Fetch! family provides the benefits of a large and experienced company with a local touch and will give you the peace of mind that your pet will get the highest level of care while you are away.
Shari
My name is Shari. I am a retired high school teacher and I love animals. Having been raised on a dairy farm in Elkhart County, animals have always been an important part of my life. As a child I remember the joy of the cows in the spring as they were released into the pasture after a long winter in the barn, and the surprise of Lady, our German Shepherd, when she gave birth to 14 puppies in her very first litter. When the veterinarian would come out for emergency visits, I watched in fascination as he examined and treated his distressed patients. I was certain I would go on to study veterinary medicine, but my education led me to Goshen College to major in Spanish and later Indiana University for a Masters in Education. However, my passion for animals has remained. I fondly remember the various fur babies I have been blessed with. Even though all have been a rescue in one way or another, it’s always felt like I am the one who has been rescued. In the early stages of the pandemic, I was teaching but we had gone to remote learning. That’s when Jasmine, a Sheltie mix, and I found each other, and she’s been a wonderful companion ever since. She was surrendered as a senior to the Humane Society of Elkhart County. I wish I knew her story but whatever it is, she was raised well. Jasmine is a great buddy for camping, hiking, and chasing squirrels. I have met many wonderful pets since joining Fetch Pet Care and I look forward to helping you in any way I can with your pet care needs.