About Us:
Hi! My name is Cynthia Rinehart. Welcome to PetzRFamily2 Petsitting/Dog Walking! Owning my own professional pet service was brought about after the loss of "Odie's" companion. We both missed our playtime with another friend, and therefore, started taking neighborhood dogs out with us. Joining us now on our walks is our Aussie, Camo . Throughout the years, I have informally been asked to sit for pets of friends and neighbors. I was surrounded by kitties, pups, gerbils and hamsters as a child, then with a move to a farm as a teen we added horses, goats and cows to our menagerie. As an adult, our home would not be a "home" without a handful of animals. We have always found our pets with various Rescue organizations, knowing that there are so many specials pets in needs of homes. Brit, our Springer Spaniel who was Odie's companion tested heartworm positive when we adopted him. Although we knew this upon adopting him, we felt that whatever quality time we could give him (and he could give us!) would be worth everything. Six years after using an alternative treatment, our vet with "shivers", told us he was now "heartworm negative". (For anyone interested in his story/treatment, please contact me.) Our household today consists of our border collie "Odie", "Camo" our adopted ball-crazed Aussie, our quirky kitty "Cassie", "Freddy" the snake, (and, of course, a few human folk!).
Having taken care of a dog with diabetes requiring insulin injections two times daily, another with heart disease (both requiring special diets and medication), as well as several animals requiring constant care in their last days, I have had considerable experience with animals with special needs. I am also trained in Reiki which is extremely beneficial to pets and their human folk (see "Reiki page). The summer of 2012, I attended the International Symposium on Animal Hospice at UC Davis. Our business includes palliative and hospice care for animals, as well as before, during and after support for families and their animals when faced with illness, old age, or any other pet situation needing extra support, a listening ear or an extra hand.
I have been a private piano teacher for the past 25+ years which has allowed me to be home with my 3 children, now 15, 23, and 26 and my very, supportive husband. My past professional career over the past 30+ years has included elementary school teacher, as well as music teacher with NVUSD, pre-school music teacher, reading and music consultant with Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, and an administrative assistant with a local doctor's office.
Having taken care of a dog with diabetes requiring insulin injections two times daily, another with heart disease (both requiring special diets and medication), as well as several animals requiring constant care in their last days, I have had considerable experience with animals with special needs. I am also trained in Reiki which is extremely beneficial to pets and their human folk (see "Reiki page). The summer of 2012, I attended the International Symposium on Animal Hospice at UC Davis. Our business includes palliative and hospice care for animals, as well as before, during and after support for families and their animals when faced with illness, old age, or any other pet situation needing extra support, a listening ear or an extra hand.
I have been a private piano teacher for the past 25+ years which has allowed me to be home with my 3 children, now 15, 23, and 26 and my very, supportive husband. My past professional career over the past 30+ years has included elementary school teacher, as well as music teacher with NVUSD, pre-school music teacher, reading and music consultant with Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, and an administrative assistant with a local doctor's office.
My name is Jim Rinehart, Cynthia's team member! Before meeting Cynthia 28 years ago, I was a confirmed bachelor with no kids and no pets. Little did I know how drastically my life would change. Today, my life is full with 3 beautiful children and numerous animals. Through Cynthia, I have seen that a house is not a home if it is not filled with laughter, a bit of running, a meow and a bark here and there. I've got a soft-spot for our kitty, Cassie who likes her nightly walks and I must admit, I have fallen in "like" (Cynthia says, "love") with our Aussie, our former frisbee star (part of the senior set now) and ball obsessed Camo. He insists I play with him at least 3 times a day (but usually it ends up to be about 5!)!
I am semi-retired which allows me to walk dogs with PetzRFamily2 (and occasionally feed them, too!). I must admit my favorite are our "Hotel Buddy" sits, meeting furry friends from all over the country and spending the day with them. I am also a pet friendly designated driver, so when not walking dogs you may find me driving for a wine tour in our lovely Napa Valley.
The Hard Facts:
* Licensed with the City of Napa #31557.
* Insured and Bonded with Mourer-Foster, Inc./Kennel Pro.
* Experience with farm animals, as well as home pets.
* Experience with administering insulin and sub-q fluids.
* Experience with senior pets and those with special needs.
*Trained in Animal Reiki (Healing Energy) by Kathleen Prasad
* Animal Hospice Training at Brighthaven, Animal Sanctuary
* Petsaver Pet CPR, First Aid and Care
* Excellent references.
I am semi-retired which allows me to walk dogs with PetzRFamily2 (and occasionally feed them, too!). I must admit my favorite are our "Hotel Buddy" sits, meeting furry friends from all over the country and spending the day with them. I am also a pet friendly designated driver, so when not walking dogs you may find me driving for a wine tour in our lovely Napa Valley.
The Hard Facts:
* Licensed with the City of Napa #31557.
* Insured and Bonded with Mourer-Foster, Inc./Kennel Pro.
* Experience with farm animals, as well as home pets.
* Experience with administering insulin and sub-q fluids.
* Experience with senior pets and those with special needs.
*Trained in Animal Reiki (Healing Energy) by Kathleen Prasad
* Animal Hospice Training at Brighthaven, Animal Sanctuary
* Petsaver Pet CPR, First Aid and Care
* Excellent references.
My buddy, Louie!
