Meet the PS4C Team
Trusted by Local Families Since 2016
Certified • Compassionate • Family-Owned & Operated
At Pet Sitting 4 Comfort® (PS4C), we believe pet care should never feel transactional. That’s why our team is small, in-house, and personally trained—no contractors, no gig workers, and no random strangers.
Every visit is supervised or performed by someone who knows your pet, your routine, and your expectations.
Professionally Trained. Personally Invested.
We are:
✔ Fear Free Certified®
✔ Pet First Aid & CPR Trained (PetTech®)
✔ Background Checked
✔ Trained In-House & Shadowed Before Solo Visits
✔ Committed to Continuing Education
We don’t just meet industry standards—we exceed them.
Leadership Team
Steve San Miguel
Co-Founder & Senior Pet Care Specialist
Steve founded PS4C in 2016 after five years as a veterinary technician. He specializes in:
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Senior and special needs pet care
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Medication administration (including injections & fluids)
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Behavioral support for anxious or reactive pets
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Hands-on training for new team members
🐾 Pet Dad to senior lab mix “Sammy Wammy”
Certifications & Affiliations:
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Certified Professional Pet Sitter – PSI
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Certified Dog & Cat Trainer – Animal Behavior College
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Train Your Cat – Karen Pryor Academy
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Pet First Aid & CPR – PetTech®
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Former Veterinary Technician (2011–2016)
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Member – Pet Sitters International (PSI)
Hong Huynh
Co-Founder & Client Experience Manager + Pet Care Specialist
Hong oversees all scheduling, communications, and client support—and assists with care for special needs pets. With a background in veterinary assisting and customer service, she ensures every client feels heard, informed, and supported.
🐱 Cat Mom to senior DSH "Cooper"
Certifications & Affiliations:
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Fear Free Certified®
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Certified Veterinary Assistant – Fairfax County ACE
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Certified Professional Pet Sitter – NAPPS
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Pet First Aid & CPR – PetTech®
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Member – National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
PET CARE SPECIALISTS
Khadiza "Shatee" Sadia
Certified Pet Care Specialist
Trained directly by Steve and Hong, Shatee brings calm, reliable care to every visit—especially for:
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Senior pets
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Shy or sensitive cats
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Basic medication support
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House sitting & post-op routines
She’s also expanding her medical and behavioral knowledge through advanced certification.
🐱 Foster Cat Mom to DSH "Timmy"
Certifications & Training:
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Certified Professional Pet Sitter – PSI
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Fear Free Certified®
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Pet First Aid & CPR – PetTech®
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Train Your Cat – Karen Pryor Academy
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Field Training: PS4C Protocols for House Sitting, Mobility, Enrichment, and Client Communication
Our Commitment to Ongoing Training
Every PS4C team member completes:
✔ Multi-Week Onboarding Program
✔ Shadowing & Live Evaluations
✔ Emergency & First Aid Readiness
✔ Fear Free® Handling & Body Language Assessment
✔ Safe Medication Handling (oral, injectable, topical)
✔ Positive Reinforcement & Enrichment Planning
✔ Ongoing Training via PSI, NAPPS, PetTech®, and Karen Pryor Academy
We don’t hand out leashes without preparation—we invest in quality care.