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Gulf Coast Critter Sitter Insured, knowledgable pet sitting specializing in exotic and small animals. Certified by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)

09/27/2026

Every exotic pet owner has left instructions that sound completely normal to them and slightly unhinged to everyone else.

“His bugs are in the fridge.”

“She only likes that hide.”

“Please count all six rats. Yes, they will make this difficult.”

“The light goes off at exactly 8.”

“Don’t worry if the snake doesn’t eat.”

“She gets offended if you rearrange her cage.”

And honestly?

Those are exactly the details I want to know.

Gulf Coast Critter Sitter 💜

09/25/2026

Thrive Thursday 🌿

Enrichment looks different for every species, but the goal is the same: giving pets safe opportunities to use their natural behaviors.

🐀 Rats & rodents: tunnels, climbing, shredding, nesting materials, dig boxes, and scatter feeding

🐇 Rabbits: forage mats, tunnels, digging opportunities, and hidden treats

🦜 Birds: shreddable toys, climbing, swings, foraging, and objects they can manipulate

🦎 Reptiles: branches, hides, different textures, burrowing opportunities, and layouts that encourage exploration

🐍 Snakes: multiple hides, appropriate climbing opportunities, varied surfaces, and safe changes to their environment

🐹 Small mammals: tunnels, chew-safe toys, nesting materials, foraging, and digging opportunities

🐕 Dogs: sniff/scent focused walks, food puzzles, training games, safe shredding activities, and opportunities to explore

The best enrichment is safe, species-appropriate, and something the individual animal enjoys.

At Gulf Coast Critter Sitter, care goes beyond food and water. I pay attention to the little things that help each pet feel comfortable, engaged, and cared for while you’re away. 💜

Planning a trip, long workday, or weekend away? Send me a message to check availability and book personalized in-home care for your critters. 🕷️

Thinking about bringing home your first exotic pet? 🐾Some species can be a little more beginner-friendly than others—but...
09/16/2026

Thinking about bringing home your first exotic pet? 🐾

Some species can be a little more beginner-friendly than others—but beginner-friendly doesn’t mean maintenance-free! Every animal deserves proper housing, nutrition, enrichment, veterinary care, and plenty of research before coming home.

Here are a few animals that may be worth researching for first-time exotic pet owners:

🐀 Rats — COMPANIONS NEEDED
Rats are highly social and should live with compatible rat companions—not alone. They’re intelligent, affectionate, and incredibly interactive, but need a spacious cage, enrichment, regular cleaning, and plenty of social interaction.

🐹 Guinea Pigs — COMPANIONS NEEDED
Guinea pigs are social animals and generally do best with compatible guinea pig companions. They also need plenty of space, unlimited hay, fresh vegetables, vitamin C, enrichment, and routine veterinary care.

🐍 Corn Snakes — SOLITARY
Corn snakes should generally be housed individually. They’re often considered a manageable introduction to reptile keeping, but still require a secure enclosure, appropriate temperature gradient, hides, enrichment, and a proper feeding routine.

🦎 Crested Geckos — SOLITARY
Crested geckos are generally best housed individually. They’re small and fascinating, but their enclosure needs appropriate temperature, humidity, climbing opportunities, foliage, and a nutritionally complete diet.

🐸 Frogs — SPECIES DEPENDENT
This one depends heavily on the species! Some frogs may be kept in appropriate groups, while others should be housed alone. Research the exact species before deciding on housing, diet, temperature, humidity, and enclosure setup.

💜 Social doesn’t mean every animal will get along, and solitary doesn’t mean an animal doesn’t need enrichment and interaction with its environment. Introductions, s*x, age, enclosure size, and individual temperament can all matter.

The best “first pet” isn’t the same for everyone. Consider space, lifespan, veterinary availability, feeding requirements, whether you want an animal you can handle or primarily observe, and how much daily care you can realistically provide.

Most importantly: research first, bring them home second. 🐾

Gulf Coast Critter Sitter
Trusted care while you’re away.

Hi, I’m Brenna! 💜I thought it was time to introduce the person behind Gulf Coast Critter Sitter.Animals have always been...
09/14/2026

Hi, I’m Brenna! 💜

I thought it was time to introduce the person behind Gulf Coast Critter Sitter.

Animals have always been an important part of my life, and I have shared my home with a wide variety of pets—from dogs and cats to rats, birds, reptiles, and more. Caring for so many different species has given me a particular appreciation for just how individual their needs can be.

One of the reasons I created Gulf Coast Critter Sitter was because I know how difficult it can be to find someone you genuinely trust with your animals—especially when their care involves specific routines, habitat requirements, medications, or simply an understanding of their species.

I’m NAPPS certified and especially passionate about animal behavior, husbandry, and continuing to learn so I can provide thoughtful, individualized care.

My goal with Gulf Coast Critter Sitter is simple: to give pet parents peace of mind knowing their animals are being cared for by someone who understands that the details matter.

I’m looking forward to sharing more about myself, my animals, and the work behind Gulf Coast Critter Sitter. 💜

With exotic species, proper care means looking beyond food and water. 🐍🐀🦜🐇🦎A visit might include:🌡️ Checking temperature...
09/14/2026

With exotic species, proper care means looking beyond food and water. 🐍🐀🦜🐇🦎

A visit might include:

🌡️ Checking temperatures and humidity
💡 Making sure heating and lighting equipment is functioning properly
🥬 Preparing species-specific diets
💧 Refreshing water bowls, bottles, or misting systems
🧹 Spot-cleaning habitats and monitoring waste
👀 Watching for subtle changes in breathing, posture, appetite, activity, or behavior
🐛 Providing appropriate feeders when part of the pet’s established routine
🚪 Double-checking locks, lids, doors, and other escape points

Exotic animals often have very specific environmental and husbandry needs—and some species are exceptionally good at hiding signs that something isn’t right.

That’s why Gulf Coast Critter Sitter provides care based on the individual animal, their species, and the routine you’ve already established at home.

Because exotic pet sitting should be more than stopping by to refill a bowl. 💜

Gulf Coast Critter Sitter
Trusted care while you’re away.

🐾 Enrichment Looks Different for Every AnimalEnrichment isn’t one-size-fits-all! Every species—and every individual anim...
09/10/2026

🐾 Enrichment Looks Different for Every Animal

Enrichment isn’t one-size-fits-all! Every species—and every individual animal—has different needs, instincts, preferences, and comfort levels.

Enrichment gives animals opportunities to engage in natural behaviors, use their senses, make choices, and interact with their environment. And sometimes, enrichment looks a little different than the typical treat puzzle!

🐕 Dogs: sniff walks, food puzzles, training games, digging, shredding activities & exploring new scents
🐈 Cats: climbing, scratching, hunting-style play, treat hunts, boxes & window watching
🐀 Rats & Mice: foraging, climbing, digging, shredding, nesting materials & puzzle feeding
🐇 Rabbits: digging boxes, tunnels, tossing toys, shredding, chewing & forage activities
🐹 Hamsters & Gerbils: deep burrowing substrate, scatter feeding, tunnels, digging & appropriate wheels
🐹 Guinea Pigs: tunnels, hideouts, forage piles, safe chew items & opportunities to explore
🦜 Birds: shredding, foraging toys, climbing, chewing, training & safe opportunities for flight
🦎 Reptiles: climbing structures, burrowing opportunities, varied textures, appropriately changing enclosure features & opportunities to explore
🐍 Snakes: branches, hides, climbing opportunities, varied textures & safe environmental changes
🐢 Tortoises & Turtles: exploring varied terrain, digging, browsing/foraging & appropriately placed food
🐸 Amphibians: species-appropriate plants, hides, climbing surfaces, leaf litter & complex habitat features
🦔 Hedgehogs: tunnels, digging, foraging, appropriate wheels & scent exploration
🦦 Ferrets: tunnels, digging boxes, chase/play activities, hidden treats & rotating toys

But even two animals of the same species may enjoy completely different things. Enrichment should always be appropriate for that animal’s species, health, personality and comfort level.

At Gulf Coast Critter Sitter, thoughtful care means more than providing food and water. It means getting to know the animal in front of us and providing opportunities for them to safely engage in the behaviors that come naturally to them. 💜

Because enrichment isn’t about keeping an animal “busy”—it’s about helping them thrive.

09/05/2026

🐾 We’re headed to Pensacola's Danetober Fest! 🐾

Gulf Coast Critter Sitter is so excited to be part of Danetober Fest on October 3rd! 💜

If you share your home with animals who need a little more than traditional pet sitting, come say hi! We provide personalized in-home care for:

🐀 Rats, guinea pigs, hamsters & other small mammals
🐇 Rabbits
🦜 Birds — from finches and cockatiels to large parrots
🦎 Reptiles & amphibians
🐾 Ferrets, hedgehogs & other unique companions
🐕 Dogs — including giant breeds and dogs with behavioral challenges

We’re also NAPPS Certified and experienced with medication administration, specialized feeding routines, detailed habitat care, and the little details that make each animal unique.

Stop by our table, grab a sticker, scan our QR code, and learn more about having someone you can trust care for your animals where they’re most comfortable — at home. 🏡💜

📅 October 3, 2026
📍 Danetober Fest

We can’t wait to meet you — and hear all about your critters!

09/02/2026

Sometimes exotic pet care requires a little creativity… and a towel. 🌯

Meet the burrito method!

For some pets, being gently wrapped in a towel can make things like medications, nail trims, quick health checks, or other necessary care much easier and safer.

The goal isn’t to force an animal into cooperating—it’s to provide just enough gentle support to keep everyone safe while getting the necessary care done as quickly and calmly as possible.

Some pets need a loose little wrap. Some need only a towel to feel more secure.

At Gulf Coast Critter Sitter, I’m comfortable adapting handling and care to the individual animal—including the ones who need a little extra patience💜🐰🐀🦎

08/30/2026

I’ve always been one who cares deeply about animals.

Dogs, cats, rats, rabbits, reptiles, birds, wildlife—the species has never determined how much an animal matters to me.

I love learning about all species. How they communicate, what makes them feel safe, what stresses them, what they enjoy, and how we can give them lives that allow them to express their natural behaviors.

More than anything, I believe animals deserve respect.

They aren’t accessories, entertainment, or “just a pet.” They’re living beings with individual personalities, preferences, boundaries, and needs.

That means respecting the rabbit who doesn’t want to be picked up.

Taking the time to earn the trust of a nervous rat.

Understanding that a reptile may not show affection in the same way a dog does.

And recognizing that good care isn’t about what is most convenient for us—it’s about what that animal needs to thrive.

That belief is at the heart of Gulf Coast Critter Sitter. 💜

I want every animal in my care to be treated with patience, kindness, curiosity, and respect—whether they have fur, feathers, scales, or something entirely different. 🐍

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