Meet the PS4C Team
Trusted by Local Families Since 2016
Certified • Compassionate • Family-Owned & Operated
At Pet Sitting 4 Comfort® (PS4C), pet care is never transactional. Our team is intentionally small, fully in‑house, and personally trained — no contractors, no gig workers, no unfamiliar faces. Every visit is performed or supervised by someone who knows your pet, your routine, and your expectations.
Professionally Trained. Personally Invested.
Our team maintains industry‑leading standards:
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Fear Free Certified®
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Pet First Aid & CPR Trained (PetTech®)
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Background Checked
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Trained In-House & Shadowed Before Solo Visits
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Committed to Continuing Education
We don’t just meet 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 (injections, fluids, oral meds)
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Behavioral support for anxious or reactive pets
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Hands-on training for new team members
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Teaching pet parents how to safely administer any medication or treatment prescribed by their veterinarian
🐾 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 scheduling, communication, and client support, and assists with care for pets with medical or behavioral needs. Her background in veterinary assisting and customer service ensures every family feels informed and supported.
🐱 Cat Mom to senior DSH Cooper & Soju
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
Shatee provides calm, reliable care especially for:
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Senior pets
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Shy or sensitive cats
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Post‑op routines & house sitting
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Advanced medication support, including inhalers, subcutaneous injections (such as insulin), and hand‑given medications for pets needing gentle, Fear Free handling
She continues to expand her medical and behavioral skills through advanced training sessions.
🐱 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.