Letters of Reference

January 27, 2000

To Whom It May Concern:

We have been fortunate to have known Sandra, and used her pet sitting services for over a year now.

We have always found Sandra to be extremely competent and caring. She has been reliable and always given our "Fur Kids" the best of care.

Whenever our pets have been in Sandra's care we are confident that they are well cared for, given lots of attention, given medications when needed and our home is secure.

This is evidenced by the fact that all of our animals adore Sandra.

If you are considering using a pet sitter, you will not find a better one than Sandra Ling.

-Jess O., small business owner

February 4, 2000

Dear Sandra,

I was so excited to hear that you are planning on taking over a pet-sitting business--that is wonderful news!

I am writing to give you my endorsement for this endeavor. I know I began working with you last fall, when it became necessary for my cat Kerrville to take asthma medication on a regular basis. Since he is an older cat, whom I love dearly, I knew I couldn't leave him with just anybody. As soon as I met you, I knew you would be perfect, and I felt comfortable leaving him with you. My subsequent experience has only confirmed that hunch. Since that initial visit, you have taken care of Kerrville on numerous occasions, including the three-week period during which I was away for the holidays. And by which time there were 2 cats to care for! I knew that you were keeping an eye on their interactions, and I was very glad you had a chance to watch them, since you are such a kitty expert!

You always leave such detailed & informative notes about your visits with the kitties, I know you have spent lots of time with them, and that they have gotten lots of love & play time. I really appreciated your taking Henry to the vet on such short notice over the holidays--that was a lifesaver, & you did it so willingly. It is also a great comfort to me that you take care of all the other details--looking after the plants, & noting the comings & goings of repairmen, etc. I was able to truly relax during my vacation--& all the business trips--because I knew if there were anything wrong you would let me know.

It is clear that you truly love the work you do with animals. I've never met anyone who does all of the volunteer work you do - all the time you give, because you love cats so much. You seem genuinely concerned for their wellbeing. Of course, all of the time you have spent caring for animals--on a professional & volunteer basis - has given you so much knowledge & experience. This adds to my comfort in leaving my boys (in your care). Your cheerful but serious disposition, your easygoing nature, & your thoroughness & experience will make you ideal to run your own pet-care business. I can't imagine anyone better. I would recommend you to anyone, but especially to people who are particular about their pets, & who want to leave them in the best hands.

Sincerely,

Laura M., Ph.D., historian