Type Of Business:
Pet care business
Marketing Area:
Local--South and Southwest Austin,TX
Expertise:
Providing business with honesty and integrity--avoiding dishonorable or unethical business practices that would reflect poorly on the pet care industry.
Major Product/SVS:
Pet sitting; Pet Care. Mission: To provide quality care for pets entrusted to my supervision and to be ever mindful of their safety and well-being.
Promote responsible pet ownership and to work toward increased public awareness of animal rights.
Favorite Business Publication:
Entrepreneur
Hobbies/Sports:
Fitness; Dance Theater; Laughter, volunteering for Austin Pets Alive; Providing message therapy for animals; learning, and constantly asking the question "why"?
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education, TCU 1988-1990; Texas State University 1993-1995.
Affiliations Awards:
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters; Professional United Pet Sitters, Austin Pet Sitters Organization, BBB, Austin Pets Alive!, LaterDog
Place of Birth:
Port Clinton
Children's Names:
No children. 2 Lucky cats.
Career Achievements:
Reached record income goals within the first 3 years of business.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
A personal thank you note written by a grateful client.
Charity:
Volunteer with Austin Pet's Alive! Making Austin a NO KILL city 2012.
Number Of Years In Profession:
8
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
I attribute my success to God and the gift of compassion.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
I have a vision of providing care for others... I became involved in my profession because I wanted to work for myself in the pet care industry
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Dailey started her business part time in 2003. By 2006, she had everything in place to work on a full-time basis. She has been around animals since her childhood, ranging from horses and pigs to dogs. She states that she can't imagine leading a life without pets.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Taking care of pets while clients travel or work; Feeding and walking pets; Providing complete animal care. Enhance my professional skills and improve my business on a continuing basis by taking advantage of educational opportunities related to pet care.
Education Certifications:
Animal First Aid/CPR; animal massage; AKC Canine Good Citizen; certified pet adoption counselor; advocate for animal rights
Awards/Honors:
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau, Austin's most Awesome Pet Sitter, 2004.
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
I will continue to promote and provide the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals and livestock.