Au pair is a French term meaning "on par" or "equal to," denoting living on an equal basis in a reciprocal, caring relationship with a host family and their loved ones.
Fully insured for the security of your pets, your home, and your property
Member of Professional United Pet Sitters (PUPS)
Member of Pet Sitters Associates (PSA)
I care for ALL animals!
I'm happy to serve all New Orleans neighborhoods as well as many parts of the Westbank (for no additional charge). If you live elsewhere, please call me--I'll try to accommodate you!
Advantages of In-Home Pet SittingFor Your Pet: In-home pet care eliminates most of the stress your pets may experience when they are away from their family, have a change in feeding routines, or are exposed to new or loud surroundings. Also, if you have lots of pets or animals that are difficult to board, such as birds, fish, or reptiles, an in-your-home pet sitter is the perfect solution.
For You: Petsitting can be a safer, more convenient, and more economical alternative to kennels, especially if you have multiple pets and/or transporting them is difficult. As an added bonus, your mail will be brought in, lights rotated, plants watered...in short, your home will look occupied while you're away. You can relax, knowing that your Pet au Pair pet sitter is fully insured, trained, and devoted to taking loving care of your home and animals.
My CommittmentI am committed to caring for your pets and home as you would if you were there. I try not to book an airtight schedule so that I can give your pets any extra time or attention they might need in your absence. I will go the extra mile if your dog wants a run, if your cat wants more affection, if your gerbil wants to play, or if you didn't have time to do the dishes in your sink. I pledge to continually increase my animal knowledge and training so that I can be of greater service to my clients and my community. I am happy to provide referrals--call them, they'd love to talk with you!
About Kelly
I'm Kelly Broussard Jason, founder of Pet au Pair of New Orleans and a life-long animal advocate/caretaker. I'd like to live in a world in which all life is treated with compassion and respect, so I am committed to being compassionate and respectful in life. I've volunteered my time, energy, and skills to wildlife refuges, zoos, and animal sanctuaries around the country. As a local volunteer, I was honored to exhibit reptiles, birds, and mammals at Audubon Zoo's Wildlife on Stage and educate visitors on wildlife conservation. I also acted as the adoption counselor for Spaymart, a local no-kill cat sanctuary, and was privileged to help feed, medicate, transport, and provide clean pens for 300 shelter cats. It just doesn't get any better than that...or does it?
After a 20-year career in book publishing came to an end against my stubborn will, I realized my true calling--being of service to animals--by starting Pet au Pair of New Orleans. Now I get to do what I've most enjoyed doing for more than three decades: lovingly taking care of animals, whether they be strays, pets, or wildlife. You can expect professionalism, safety, and integrity when you hire Pet au Pair of New Orleans for your pets' care.
I live in the lower Garden District with my cats Kilo and Momo the Penguin. I am also the Pet Services correspondent for the New Orleans edition of The Examiner.com. Please check out my column--it's full of local flavor and pet insights that you might enjoy or find useful.
In joyous memory of Milo (d. Oct 07)
