{"id":153,"date":"2026-05-20T08:41:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e-datainc.com\/crittersitters\/?page_id=153"},"modified":"2026-05-20T08:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:42:11","slug":"about-critter-sitters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/about\/about-critter-sitters\/","title":{"rendered":"About Critter Sitters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-671\" alt=\"cindy-louie\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cindy-louie.png\" width=\"322\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cindy-louie.png 322w, http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cindy-louie-120x150.png 120w, http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/cindy-louie-241x300.png 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/>My sister Tammy and I started Critter Sitters in 1994 to provide peace of mind to pet owners who needed to leave their pets behind when they traveled. Since that time, Critter Sitters has become a first rate pet care provider offering pet sitting, dog walking, in-home dog training and pooper scooper services. We pride ourselves on the top-notch animal lovers that work for our company and the long term relationships we have developed with both our employees and clients.<\/p>\n<p>We thank the thousands of pet owners that have trusted us with their pets and homes since 1994.\u00a0 If you are browsing this website looking for a service provider that will deliver unsurpassed care and allow you more freedom, look no further than Critter Sitters.<\/p>\n<p>Most Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>Cindy Berndt<\/p>\n<p>President\/Owner<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Why Choose Critter Sitters?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Critter Sitters is insured and bonded.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Critter Sitters is a member of Pet Sitters International and the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Our pet sitters and scoopers are employees of our company, not independent contractors.\u00a0 They are experienced in caring for pets, and are clearly mindful of their safety and well being.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Clients receive written literature, including a service agreement that describes services and fees.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Our business is conducted with honesty and integrity; we observe all federal, state and local laws pertaining to business operations and animal care.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">We care about the quality of service we provide and all clients are asked to complete an <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">evaluation form<\/span>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">We promote responsible pet ownership and work toward increased public awareness of animal rights.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">A portion of our profits is donated annually to help neglected and abused animals.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>In addition, for pet sitting\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<ul>\n<li>The sitter meets you and your pet before the first pet sitting assignment.<\/li>\n<li>We have a contingency plan for pet care in case of inclement weather or pet sitter illness.<\/li>\n<li>Pet care services continue until we receive a call confirming you have returned home as scheduled.<\/li>\n<li>Our employees have been carefully screened, and are true animal lovers!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Did You Know?<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">In St. Louis alone there are thousands of animals that need our support. Many have been abandoned or abused and they are confused and frightened.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/about\/about-critter-sitters\/blackcat\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-333\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-333\" style=\"border: 5px solid white;\" title=\"BlackCat\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/BlackCat.gif\" width=\"258\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/BlackCat.gif 322w, http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/BlackCat-180x150.gif 180w, http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/BlackCat-300x248.gif 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">We at Critter Sitters &amp; Co, Inc are asking you to please remember shelter animals if you are considering a new pet. Many of these animals are already house broken and trained and are just waiting to be adopted into a loving home. Rescued animals often make the best pets. In return for a little affection and attention, they reward their new owners with a love and loyalty unmatched anywhere.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Please see our <a title=\"Pet Rescue\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/about\/pet-rescue\/\">Pet Rescue<\/a> page for contacts to various shelters and rescue groups throughout the St. Louis metro area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.petsit.com\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-337\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-337 alignnone\" title=\"PSIlogo\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/PSIlogo.gif\" width=\"111\" height=\"98\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/about\/about-critter-sitters\/pet_sit_color\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-339\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-339\" title=\"Pet_Sit_Color\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Pet_Sit_Color.jpg\" width=\"155\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Pet_Sit_Color.jpg 222w, http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Pet_Sit_Color-200x143.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apaws.org\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-338\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-338\" title=\"apaws\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/apaws.gif\" width=\"223\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/apaws.gif 223w, http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/apaws-200x88.gif 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stlouiscrittersitters.com\/wordpress\/about\/about-critter-sitters\/pet_sit_color\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-339\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My sister Tammy and I started Critter Sitters in 1994 to provide peace of mind to pet owners who needed to leave their pets behind when they traveled. 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