Professionally Trained. Personally Invested.
Every member of our team is certified, thoroughly trained, and hand-selected by our co-founders, Steve and Hong. Whether it's a weekday walk or post-surgery care, your pets are in expert hands.
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Fear Free Certified®
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Pet First Aid & CPR Trained
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Background Checked
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Shadowed and Mentored by Founders
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No Contractors – Only In-House, Trusted Team Members
Leadership Team
Steve San Miguel
Co-Founder & Senior Pet Care Specialist
CPPS, ABCDT, ABCCT, Fear Free Certified®, Pet First Aid & CPR
Steve launched PS4C in 2016 after five years in veterinary medicine, where he gained experience in emergency care, senior pet support, and behavior. He oversees specialty visits, medication routines, and field training for our team.
Certifications & Affiliations
✔ Fear Free Certified® – Low-stress handling & enrichment
✔ Certified Dog & Cat Trainer – Animal Behavior College
✔ Karen Pryor Academy – Train Your Cat course
✔ Certified Professional Pet Sitter – Pet Sitters International (PSI)
✔ Certified Pet First Aid & CPR – PetTech®
✔ Former Veterinary Technician (2011–2016)
✔ Member – Pet Sitters International (PSI)
Hong Huynh
Co-Founder & Client Experience Manager + Pet Care Specialist
CPPS, CVA, Fear Free Certified®
Hong leads onboarding, client support, and communications with detail and compassion. Her background in vet assisting, law, and customer service makes her the go-to for ensuring smooth service and pet-parent peace of mind.
A lifelong feline lover, Hong grew up caring for neighborhood strays and is now cat mom to Cooper—rescued from under a Mini-Cooper in Virginia Beach.
Certifications & Affiliations
✔ Fear Free Certified® – Low-stress handling and enrichment
✔ Certified Veterinary Assistant – Fairfax County ACE
✔ Certified Professional Pet Sitter – National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
✔ Pet First Aid & CPR Certified – PetTech®
✔ Member – NAPPS
PET CARE SPECIALISTS
Khadiza "Shatee" Sadia
Certified Pet Care Specialist
CPPS, Feline Behavior Trained, Fear Free Certified®
Trained directly by Steve and Hong, Shatee specializes in calm, attentive care—especially for cats, seniors, and daily visits. She completed the Karen Pryor Academy’s feline behavior course and continues to shadow special needs visits.
Certifications & Training
✔ Certified Professional Pet Sitter® – PSI
✔ Fear Free Certified®
✔ Pet First Aid & CPR Certified – PetTech®
✔ Karen Pryor Academy – Train Your Cat course
✔ Ongoing field training in PS4C house sitting & behavior protocols
Our Commitment to Quality & Continuing Education
All PS4C staff complete a multi-week training program that includes:
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Shadowed visits
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Medication administration protocols
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Fear Free® handling
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CPR/First Aid certification
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Emergency preparedness
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Positive reinforcement and enrichment
We follow industry standards from PSI, NAPPS, PetTech®, and Fear Free Pets®.