About Us
While Away House Sitters & Pet Care Inc. has more than eleven years of experience in the house sitting and pet care industry. Our caregivers are hand selected based on their unwavering passion for animals, their high level of accountability and their willingness to go above and beyond for our clients.
While Away was established in 1999 and has grown one client at a time. We currently serve over 1500 customers in Calgary and surrounding areas (Airdrie, Cochrane, Bragg Creek and Springbank) and look forward to assisting more in the future. While Away is fully licensed, insured and bonded. All caregivers have completed a criminal record check and vigorous interview process. While Away is also a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) where we have an A+ rating for the outstanding service we provide to our clients.
We at While Away are passionate about the work we do. We absolutely adore animals of all kinds, love knowing that we can provide our clients with peace of mind and find it rewarding to leave our clients knowing that their home and pets are well taken care of in their absence.
About the Owner
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Mandy Blerot and my love for animals began when I was a young girl as I was raised on a farm in southeast Saskatchewan. I was the youngest in a family of 6 and spent a lot of my time growing up being the only child at home so I quickly learned to make friends with my little critters on the farm. It wouldn’t be unusual to see my kittens dressed up in doll clothes or wrapped up in blankets. While other friends hung posters of celebrities on their walls and read People magazine, I displayed drawings of horses and read about life’s fascinating creatures.
I received a Marketing Management certificate from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in May of 2009. Shortly after completing my studies, I moved from Vancouver to Calgary. I was ready for a change and have always been interested in this beautiful city. Once in Calgary, I began working for While Away under the previous owner. Once he announced that the company was for sale, I took advantage of the opportunity to continue its legacy. I realize that While Away is a great business where I can help other people by doing the things that I truly love to do.
When I’m not busy with pet visits or in growing my business, I enjoy playing sports like ultimate frisbee, badminton and softball. I am also a member of Super Jockettes where we play a different sport every week for four months out of the year. I love keeping active! I also have a passion for personal development and am always reading a book or two, attending various seminars and watching all sorts of motivational videos. But aside from animals, my true passion is hosting game nights involving Pictionary, Catch Phrase and Cranium! I have a fun loving and competitive spirit and truly enjoy every day that I am blessed with.
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