CHECK PET & PLAY Pet Sitting Services To spend "QUALITY TIME" with your pet! My name is Lise Girard. I am the owner of Check Pet & Play. I started this pet sitting business September 2001 in Odenton, Maryland. After a survey in my community, I decided to be a pet sitter. People being busy with their work, family and travelling for vacation or business, needed someone to take care of their pets. My love and respect for animals help me to make my decision. I am a retired nurse. I provide full time Pet Care services in private home and daily dog walking. I am Certified with the AMERICAN RED CROSS, PET FIRST AID. I am a member of NAPPS (national association professionnal for pet sitters) bonded and insured. Their web site is: www.petsitters.org I studied my business by attending seminars, conferences and reading books on animal care. I have an interest in small business operations. I am certified in health and welfare of pet animals. I will continue to participate in any education programs offered. My goal as a pet sitter, is to provide Quality pet care to each customers when you can't be there. Knowing your pet will be safe and happy in his/her's environment will give you "Peace of Mind" during your absence. Keep in mind, your pet is important to you so it is to me.