I have loved pets all of my life.  Growing up I had dogs and frogs.  When I went to college I rescued my first cat.  She was very spoiled!   While still attending Baylor University, I was given a toy poodle which I certainly adored.  She was my inspiration for my future poodle children.  I have been involved in animal rescues, adopting out animals and breeding.  All of this taking place while I was teaching full time.  My husband, Mark, and I retired from our careers in the Houston area and built a house in the hill country.  We decided to devote all of our time to our new career of breeding and raising quality tea cup and tiny toy poodles.   I have always enjoyed learning.  Perhaps that explains two master degrees.  However, I decided it was time to concentrate on learning everything I could about animal care.  When you have a passion for animals you want the best possible care for your own and others.  Through extended education once again, I became an animal expert.  I have been nicknamed Dr.  Dolittle  by a number of people.   I began to receive phone calls from friends and past poodle clients asking me to groom, pet sit, give advice on pet behavior problems, and to help with their ailing pet.   After many such favors, I decided there must be a need and felt God was leading me in a new direction.  God has blessed me with a talent and love for animals.  I am now using my talent, passion and knowledge not only to breed, but also to bring to you the best possible care you can receive for your pet(s) while you are away.  Kay and I officially began Hill Country Pet Sitters Plus on November 20, 2007.  We are both devoted to our animal clients.  We are trustworthy, honest, dependable, loving, and energetic.   Our expertise is with dogs, cats, horses, birds, turtles, guinea pigs, goats, chickens, fish, and rabbits.  Don’t worry though, if your animal isn’t listed, you can still call us.