Jenn Meara
The heart and soul behind Animal Instincts.
Meet Jenn
My name is Jennifer Meara, founder of Animal Instincts Pet Sitting & Dog Walking. I was born in Springfield and currently live in East Longmeadow, and have been “adopted” by countless homeless animals seeking a loving home. Before starting Animal Instincts, I worked with a skilled nursing facility, bringing pets into the lives of the residents living there.
The idea to open Animal Instincts came to me as I thought about my own dilemma of finding an alternative to kenneling my pets while on vacation. I could have asked a friend or relative to stop by, but I knew they had busy lives and didn't want to impose. Paying a neighborhood kid didn't appeal to me either. I worried about reliability. I sensed that my cats would be much happier staying in their own home, and I was confident other pet owners felt the same way. So, Animal Instincts Pet Sitting & Dog Walking was born in June 1998.
I've cared for a variety of pets, from dogs to a Capuchin monkey, and just about everything in between. I'm familiar and experienced with pets who have special needs, including medications and injections. I enjoy volunteering at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, fostering cats and kittens in my own home. I live in East Longmeadow with my husband, Scot, our two dogs, Fiona and Bunny, and our three cats, Bailey, Murphy, and Stella.
My Goal
To treat your pets with the love, care, and respect I'd give my own. I believe in caring for my clients' pets in their own home environment, and helping them follow a consistent, reliable schedule. At Animal Instincts Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, your happiness and your pet's happiness is my main concern. I know how important your pet is to you. Your pet is part of your family, and as a client, your pet will be part of my family too.
