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Adventures in Pet Sitting: A Collection of True Pet Stories

by Michael N. Arterburn

102 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); illustrated; catalogue #04-2566; ISBN 1-4120-4758-7; US$14.99, C$19.00, EUR12.35, £8.56

Amazing, but True Stories in the life of a Pet Sitter. "Always Expect the Unexpected" - The Pet Sitters First Commandment!

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About the Book      About the Author      Excerpts      Catalogue Information

About the Book

Nineteen true and exciting pet care stories as told by Michael Arterburn, a retired professional pet sitter. There is a Murphy's Law for Pet Sitters: "Always expect the unexpected". Caring for pets for over 20 years is an experience that is full of wonderful and amazing stories.

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About the Author

Michael N. Arterburn was born and raised in the Midwest. His only experience with pets as a young boy was being chased and bitten by dogs on his paper route in southern Indiana. He first experience with pets began when he helped his wife Judy open a pet sitting service in Southern California. Judy and Mike developed their business into the largest pet sitting service in the United States servicing pets in over 168 cities at it's peak. Michael is currently the Executive Director of Pet Sitters USA, a national organization that provides assistance to pet sitting business owners throughout the country. Michael is a veteran of the U.S. Naval Submarine Service and a graduate of Indiana University. Over his 60 years of living, he has been a Computer Engineer, a Fabrication Specialist, a Real Estate Broker, a teacher, a college administrator and has owned several small businesses from Private Investigating to Pet Sitting.

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Excerpts

"When the Bough Breaks" Page 3:

"I had a little conversation with God right then and there. What kind of message was this? It must have been meant for me to be there at that moment to pull old Tippy to safety. Right were Tippy was lying a few minutes before was a large 8 inch diameter tree trunk. Old Tippy had almost caught the train to 'Doggie Heaven'."

"From Wolf to Princess" Page 43:

"When I arrived for the morning visit on the second day of Wolfie's special revamped care, I was shocked to see that there was a big hole in the living room picture window. Upon closer inspection, I could see the glass had been broken from the inside. And you guessed it, Wolfie was gone."

"Shocking Home Break-In!" Page 73:

"As I reached for the light switch to see what was in the doorway, a little fear began to set into my mind. Where was the dog that always met me at the door? What in the world was blocking the door?"

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Catalogue Information

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