Friendly dogs, cuddly cats, bashful bunnies and beckoning birds all around Chula Vista are being loved not only by their owners, but by the caring and professional pet sitters of Fuzzy Buddies Pet Sitting.
If you’re like us, you consider pets as part of the family. You know that when you leave home for a vacation, work trip, or family holiday, one of the most difficult parts is finding loving and attentive care for your fur babies while you’re away. Sure, there are apps you can download and sleep away boarding centers you can book, but something about those options feels just a little less personal.
With Fuzzy Buddies, it feels different. Like calling up an old friend. Steven Naegele, Fuzzy Buddies Founder and Owner, began the company in 2007 after a big life change had him rethinking his future. When asked why he started a pet sitting business, his answer is simple and full of energy: “I love animals.”
For Steven, nothing is better than showing up to a client's home and being greeted by a happy pet full of energy. “It brightens my day every time,” he says.
The Fuzzy Buddies difference lies in the personal touches and small details of care. When you hire a stranger to check on your pets, you never know what you’re going to get. Steven, on the other hand, knows all of the pets he cares for by name and quickly gets to know their unique personalities and quirks. With the small-but-mighty Fuzzy Buddies team, you can be confident that you will receive consistent and attentive care for your pets in your own home, with all of the toys and comforts that your pet is used to. Steven and his team are also offered above and beyond support like light cleaning, mail checks, and small house tasks, if asked. There is nothing quite like the comfort that comes with knowing an enthusiastic pet expert is dropping in to care for your little loved one and your home, while you’re away.
If you’re curious about booking loving care for your pets while you're away, the first step is to put in an inquiry online. Steven and his team will follow up with a text or email within 24-48 hours to set up a time to meet your furry baby. You’ll want to make sure to reserve early, especially during the holiday season, because they can get fully booked. Rather than focusing on growing into a huge business and expanding their team and offerings when they book up, Steven and his team intentionally choose to remain a boutique, family owned and operated business. This commitment allows them the best opportunity to provide the high-quality, attentive, and detail-oriented care that they’re known for, and that they feel each pet deserves. They understand that your pets are your family, and they treat them like it, too.
The Importance of Community
The Fuzzy Buddies team is deeply involved with the Chula Vista community. They are members and regular attendees of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation, and they donate regularly to local pet charities. For them, being involved in the local community is about building connections and caring for their neighbors. It’s an important piece of their values and business model and something they take seriously as they continue to choose where to invest their time and commitments.
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Meet some of your pet neighbors cared for by Fuzzy Buddies!
Here are just some of the cute pets the Fuzzy Buddies team has the joy of spending time with on a regular basis.
1. Cayman
Breed: Shiba Inu
Age: 9 years old
I absolutely love: Crunchy treats! And spending my time sniffing around outside. Did I mention I love crunchy treats?
2. Soleil and 3. Luna
Breed: House Cats
Age: 7 years old
We go wild over: Our feather string toy! I (Luna) prefer to rest during the day but my sister (Soleil) LOVES to play. We love when our pet sitter comes over to keep us entertained while our parents are away.
3. Lucy
Breed: Goldendoodle
Age: 15 years old
I absolutely love: Relaxing in my own space, and my ball! My sister Sophie could run and chase it all day long, but I prefer to sit back and check it out first, before joining in. Playing together is our favorite part of the day!
If you're looking for a community-focused, detail oriented, and friendly neighborhood pet sitter the next time you leave town or have a long work day ahead of you, rest assured knowing Fuzzy Buddies has your back!