Congratulations to Danielle Vasta — Business of the Year Winner!
After a rigorous screening process, the NAPPS Pet Sitting Business of the Year Selection Committee recently announced Bella's House & Pet Sitting as the 2006-2007 winner!
Danielle Vasta, Owner of Bella's House & Pet Sitting, started the business of house and pet sitting in the summer 2002, and has gained a large two- and four-legged client base. While growing her business, Danielle has worked hard to set the company apart from the other services in the valley by paying close attention to detail, going above and beyond the call of duty, and building lasting relationships with clients and other business owners.
With a business philosophy strong on trust and the bond of relationships (with pets and humans alike), she has built a strong foundation that has led to a loyal and long-lasting client basis.
Monica Leighton, a member of the Selection Committee said Danielle's application was chosen because it stood out from the rest in a multitude of ways. Monica said, "She really seems to put a lot into her client education, which is very important. She has many support materials and client education pieces that offer invaluable information to her clients. Overall her business strategy and procedures were very clear, concise and easy for clients to understand as well as make them feel their pets were in very capable hands."
FINALIST — April M. Cook, Dogs On The Run
April Cook, the finalist for Business of the Year, says she became a pet sitter because she wanted to be with animals everyday and make a difference in their lives. She says, "Not only am I helping the families while they are away from their home, but I am able to help pets overcome fear, weight problems, illness, and many other things. I became part of my client's family. I just wanted to help, even if it was one family at a time."
Her business philosophy is to provide only the finest treatment for her clients' pets. She says, "When caring for their pet, we follow core values that consist of ensuring the safety of the animals, respecting our community, acting with honesty and integrity, and striving for continuous improvement through education for ourselves and our clients."
Congratulations to both Danielle and April!