Janise Burford-Owner

Bonded & Insured

Janise has loved and treasured animals all of her life.  She has been caring for animals  for well over 50 years.  She has a B.S. degree in Biology from  the University of California, Riverside. While raising her two daughters on a two acre “farm” in Yucaipa, California she acquired experience caring for many different kinds of animals including dogs, cats, horses, chickens, turkeys, turtles, sheep, pigs, goats, geese, ducks, bunnies, guinea pigs, rats, snakes, owls and a kestrel.  She has milked goats, whelped puppies and cared for pregnant mares and foals.  She worked as a Medical Technologist for 14 years and as a Therapeutic Specialist in sales for GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals for 18 years and now, is finally fulfilling her dream of working with animals.  She worked for Lil Chick Pet Sitters before deciding to establish Amore Pet Sitting Services.  She is an accredited massage therapist and has been known to give massage sessions to her animal friends while caring for them.  Janise is a member of Pet Sitters International, Pet Sitters Associates, and the Humane Society of the United States.  She considers her pets as family members and honors them by meeting each one’s individual needs.  She lives in the Los Gatos Mountains in a beautiful redwood forest with her husband, Waldo, two rescued dogs, Derby and Starsky and several hens.  She pastures her horse, Mr. Morgan, at Indian Hills  Ranch in Milpitas where she enjoys learning Natural Horsewomanship, Dressage and Trail riding.  When she’s not riding her horse or walking her dogs, she enjoys writing fiction and spending time with her two granddaughters in Mountain View.  She is dedicated to providing your beloved pets the same Amore love, respect and quality of care that she extends to her own animal companions.

 
Waldo Burford

Bonded & Insured

Waldo has worked with animals all of his life.  At ten he designed and built a two story condo for his pet guinea pigs.  His love for animals motivated him to pursue a B.S. degree in Biology from the University of California.  On his farm in Southern California he has kept animals including dogs, cats, horses, chickens, turkeys, turtles, sheep, pigs, goats, geese, bunnies, guinea pigs, rats, snakes, owls and a kestrel.  He was active in rehabilitating wild birds of prey for return to the wild.  He was a high school biology teacher for 24 years  and, now, is finally fulfilling his dream of working  directly with animals again.  He a member of Pet Sitters International and former Board member of the Audubon Society.  He currently lives in Los Gatos with his wife,  Janise and their 2 rescued dogs, Derby and Starsky and several hens.  He is regularly found birding at his favorite Sea Otter observation spot sharing with his granddaughters the excitement of animals in the wild.  He will give your beloved pets the same love, respect and quality of care that he extends to his own animal friends.