Carin Cohen:
Owner of Critter Visits

My name is Carin Cohen, and I am the owner of Critter Vists. Lots of my customers and friends want to know how I turned my passion for animals into a career, so I thought I'd share that with you.

I started watching the neighbor's dog in high school, and during that time I volunteered at the largest no kill shelter in the country, The North Shore Animal League in New York. Before long my volunteer work turned into a paying job that I loved.

In 1988 I learned to train dogs for the show ring and for basic family obedience. Subsequently I attended college in Massachusetts and majored in "Animal Care", completing courses in kennel management, pet nutrition, grooming, basic first aid and animal health and structure.

Over the next several years I managed a large warehouse type pet supply store and ran a small country pet supply and grooming shop.

I have also had experience assisting veterinarians with all kinds of pets ranging from pet rats, cats, snakes, turtles, dogs, sheep, cattle, horses and the occasional chicken.

So after getting back into dog training full time for 5 years, I decided to get back to what I love best. Caring for pets.

The one thing that always stayed constant throughout my many years in the pet industry, is pet sitting. In 2003 I joined Pet Sitters International, I got insured and bonded, and after 15 plus years of experience with all kinds of pets, Critter Visits was born.