At Auntie is Coming to Visit, Auntie Juliann and her team are devoted to treating your pets with love, knowledge and lots of play. Whether you have a new puppy, a dignified senior, a rescue pup who needs extra patience or support with medical or behavioral challenges, we are present and ready for it. We ONLY offer in-home care, meaning we will be with yiur pet the majority of the time. We prioritize clear, regular communication—including frequent updates—so you feel like your still at home with them. Auntie is Coming to Visit is insured and bonded. We are also CPR and First Aid certified ensuring your pets and home are safe with us.
For pups with separation anxiety or medical needs. We only leave the house for grocery runs and quick errands. Basically, 23.5/7 care.
For the pet that can be alone for up to 6 hours at a time. The pet who’s requirements are to be fed, watered, walked and loved by Auntie while you are away.
While you’re off enjoying your holiday, we’ll pamper your pet with playful activities and cozy cuddles, making their stay feel like a holiday too!
Farm animals need love too! We will care for your farm with the same attention you give it. Collect eggs, feed beasties, water garden and more…We got ya!
For your older furry who needs extra potty breaks, special homecooked foods, timed medicine, diaper changes and assistance getting around.
for your 1.5 year old and younger who needs training, redirection and lots of potty breaks. We will make sure that all things stay without teeth marks!
Hello! I’m Auntie, though my friends know me as Juliann. My passion for animals took root during my childhood having been raised on a small farm. Growing up surrounded by chickens, pigs, horses, goats, rabbits and more taught me the language of animals, a skill that has only sharpened over the decades. If you look at my picture, Im not young, but I am wise.
I formally began my professional pet-sitting journey in 2012. At the time, I was completing a year-long counseling course in San Francisco. Living in San Francisco isnt cheap. Interestingly, I took the course to enhance my then career as a somatic therapist, but it became the secret ingredient to my unique approach in pet care. I don’t just see an animal; I see a nervous system that needs to feel safe, respected, and understood. Dont we all?
I have significant expertise in handling specialized pet care requirements that often intimidate others. From administering subcutaneous injections to preparing enticing meals that even the most finicky eater will eat, to mucking a stall… I am that woman.
I have a particular panache for working with animals that require more than your average level of care. My heart is drawn to the “vulnerable” categories: the dignified seniors who need patience and mobility assistance, the high-energy puppies who need consistent boundaries, and the reactive or anxious souls who view the world as a scary place. I provide a calming presence and a structured environment. I recognize the subtle signs of anxiety before they escalate.
As I continueto build my community of Aunties, I promise that we all have the same passion and knowledge of pet care. This is why I created this business. I couldn’t imagine someone caring for the animals I love so much. So I figured I’d find other Aunties that Id trust with my own animals.
We service the areas from Asheville, NC to Charlotte, NC but are willing to travel if the fit is right!
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