Our Sitters
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John Standefer
Owner/ Dog Trainer/ Pet Sitter
My wife, Holly and I didn’t take a vacation for 5 years unless we could take our dog, Elsa with us. So we decided to start a pet care business in 2007. The vision evolved into providing a service where people could leave their pets in the comfort of their own homes. Holly and I have recently lost our 2 pups but temporarily my brother’s 3 year old Golden doodle, Max who is all gas pedal and no breaks is staying with us.
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Beth Wilkerson
Pet Sitter/Admin
I have been professionally pet sitting since 2015 with Big Paw. I started with caring for my neighbor’s pets and decided I wanted to do this more than just a few weeks a year. I am a self-proclaimed cat whisperer, but I love all types of animals. I am the owner of a cat in his senior years. I am experienced with pets needing insulin shots or other medications. I would love the opportunity to care for your fur babies. I cover the Winter Garden and Windermere areas.
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Stacey Steinman
Pet Sitter
I have a passion for pets! After caring for my own pets and being involved in rescue and fostering, I realized how much I enjoy helping friends and neighbors who love their pets too. Working with Big Paw the past 5 years has given me the opportunity to help many pet owners who consider their pets family. Those pets have not only been dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments but also cats, birds, turtles, bunnies, and other small critters. I look forward to treating your pets like my own. I cover the Windermere, Ocoee, Metro West and Dr Phillips areas.
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Angie Cooper Ware
Pet Sitter
I have always been an animal lover and had many pets over the years including mice, parakeets, canaries, dogs and fish. We even enjoyed a frog or two..
I love on friends & neighbours four & two legged as an extension of my own.
Currently our fur family includes ‘Friday’ the 14y/o lady of the house a Snocker (Schauzer/Cockerspaniel) mix, ‘Nala’ our 4y/o rescue cat girl who rules the roost and our Big boy ‘Sunny’…our 3 y/o Golden Lab.
My husband calls me the animal whisperer as wherever I am you will find our tribe.
I cover the Winter Garden/Windermere area & l look forward to loving on your animal family for you. -
Sarah Bianchi
Pet Sitter
I have 4 cats and a dog myself, so I understand how hectic life can be when looking for someone we can trust to watch our animals. I grew up showing horses, so bigger dogs will not be an issue when it comes to walks. I am a lover of all breeds, sizes and personalities of dogs and cats, and I will make sure to treat your pets with the same love and compassion that I show my own on a daily basis. I used to babysit two children along with their two dogs (border collie and a golden lab puppy) and cat for multiple days a week and about 12 hours a day. I also used to volunteer on a weekly basis at an animal rescue, where I would clean kennels and socialize with cats and kittens that are available for adoption. I did this for over three years.
I feed and walk my dog daily, as well as feed and take care of my 4 cats. My senior dog (14) has diabetes and must be given insulin twice a day at specific times, so I am familiar with giving injections and pills to dogs. I cover the Windermere, Ocoee, Metro West and Dr. Phillips areas. -
Kat Oliver
Pet Sitter
I am a lover of all animals, especially cats. I am currently a volunteer at Orange County Animal Service in my spare time. I have lots of experience with all kinds of animals. I just started pet sitting in 2021 and I love it! I cover Winter Garden including the Horizon West/Hamlin area.
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Julie Petrak
Pet Sitter
I have always enjoyed taking care of animals, while volunteering at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and Houndhaven or while pet sitting for friend and neighbors. Our family includes 3 dogs Nikki (Golden Retriever/Chow mix) Belle( Lab Retriever mix) and Hank (Pit Bull mix) and a cat named Dory who holds his own and actually rules the house. I am excited to be a part of the team at Big Paw so I can meet and care for your furry family members too! I cover the Winter Garden, Ocoee and Windermere areas
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Julie Smart
Pet Sitter
I just moved down to Florida from Boston Massachusetts. I lived in Boston for the past 17 years and I’ve been working with dogs for the past six years. I grew up in Manchester Connecticut and have always had a a family dog in my life. I currently have a pack of 5 Labradoodles that keeps us very busy. I have always had a passion and unconditional love for dogs and six years ago decided to make it a career. I started off working as a supervisor at a dog daycare and eventually decided to go out on my own and start my own dog walking business. There is nothing else that I would rather do than to devote my time and love for your precious for babies! I cover the Windermere and Winter Garden areas.
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Madison Roberts
Pet Sitter
I am a born and raised Central Floridian. I have always loved animals, especially dogs. For most of my life, I have been around dogs whether it was my own or a friends and family. Animals are just naturally drawn to me as I am to them. I have been a volunteer for the Orange County Animal Shelter for the past year. I have been pet sitting for friends and family and I am very excited to have joined the Big Paw team so I can make new furry friends. I cover Winter Garden, Ocoee and Windermere.