Business Profile
Trustworthy, Patient & Energetic Pet Sitting by Christina Manning Photos courtesy of Wagmore Quality Pet Care
Everyone considers their pet to be a member of the family. You therefore want the best for them. It’s sometimes difficult to care for your pet during the day with busy work schedules and unexpected situations. Wagmore Quality Pet Care is here to help! At Wagmore, you can trust that your pet will be cared for and loved like it was one of their own. Wagmore’s Owner Bob Zwaan grew up in a large family — one of seven — and they always had a dog in the house. “When I was little, I snuck out the front door one day and started walking towards a busy intersection. My dog came running after me and stopped me from walking into the street!” Bob recalled. “Ever since then, I’ve always had a love for dogs.” After high school, Bob joined the Army. During his active service years, he earned his college degree in electrical engineering. When he left the Army, he started working for a
Bob with Kodiak, Bob’s previous dog and the reason Bob created his home-based business
telecommunications company in West Chester. He worked his way up to Project Manager and stayed at that position for 15 years. When his company wanted him to go back to electrical engineering, Bob decided to move on from the corporate world and do something on his own. “Every time I had to travel for work, I had to put my dog in daycare somewhere,” Bob explained, “but my dog would never come home the same.” Bob’s love for his dog Kodiak was the reason he started his business. “I wanted him to be with me during the day.” At first, Bob wanted to be an obedience trainer, but was struggling to get clients. “My family suggested that I walk and train dogs. I love dogs so why not work with them in every aspect?” In 2011, Bob started Wagmore Quality Pet Care. He started growing his business by leaving his business card in veterinarians’ offices and in pet food stores. After two years, his client list had increased to the point that he was able to hire employees. Wagmore Quality Pet Care provides care for all types of pets: dogs, cats, birds, rodents and even reptiles. “My first client had 17 cats, 4 birds, and 2 dogs!” laughed Bob. His website, www.WagmoreQualityPetCare.com, describes the various types of visits you can choose from based on your schedule and what your pet needs during each visit. Clients can choose a quick visit and a Wagmore employee will come to the client’s house, to turn on/off lights or close the windows or shades, making sure your pet is comfortable. Intermediate visits are 30 minutes and include services such as dog-walking, litter box maintenance, feeding, playtime, etc. Extended visits are
Bob's current dog Berne (second from left) with some of the many dogs cared for by Wagmore Quality Pet Care Team 16
Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors
August 2020
