Mona Culver

House Sitter, Pet Sitter

In Wickenburg, AZ & Surrounding Areas

I recently retired from a 41 year nursing career. I have always had  cats, guinea pigs and dogs growing up. At the age of I8  I adopted my first dog, she was a beautiful German Sheppard named Madchen and followed me everywhere even on campus to my classes (before leash laws). Later, I married Jim and we have had numerous dogs and cats, they were usually strays who found us. Currently we have 7 dogs, 6 are rescues, 2 cats and a guinea pig. Our daughter is a vet tech and has been to school to be a dog trainer. She and her husband have cats, dogs, a tortoise, tree frogs, guinea pigs, ferrets,  a snake, and rabbits.- we trained her well. 😊 We as a family have always volunteered at Humane Societies – walking the dogs, socializing them and playing with the cats.

We are also clients of Four Paws Family Pet Sitting and have had Jess & Eric watch our 3 senior dogs several times.  I was so impressed with the care they provided that  when I heard they were  looking for more help I jumped at the chance. I am truly beyond excited to join the team and look forward to spoiling your pets rotten while you are away!!!

Tami Aspeitia-Mastriona

House Sitter, Pet Sitter

In Wickenburg, AZ & Surrounding Areas

Ever since I was a little girl I was fascinated with animals. My father was in the military and we were overseas for most of my childhood so if we had a pet, we were unable to take them with us when my father was reassigned, which was every from 2 to 4 years. I did have an experience for 2 summers on my uncle’s farm in Michigan which opened a whole new world to what pet ownership was like. Of course, I didn’t understand that the cows, chickens, and pigs were not pets, but I loved them!

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I vowed that when I lived on my own, I was going to have cats and dogs as pets. And I have ever since. I took in stray cats and once, our family purchased a purebred cocker. She had a litter of babies the same time my cat had a litter. They both shared in their babies at feeding time. That was the first time I ever saw such non- discrimination. And it was a great learning experience for my kids.

Any time I am on a trail I can’t resist stopping to pet and even play with dogs if they and their fur parents allow. I am very mindful of sensitivities and honor their space. I believe God gave us a unique kind of love for our pets. A love that transcends any conditions on the relationship and I have never met an animal I could not embrace in this way.