ABOUT FARLEY PET CARE

Erica McChesney, CVT
Owner of Farley Pet Care
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Certified Veterinary Technician
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Fear Free Certified
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Certified Professional Pet Sitter

St. Petersburg is home for Erica — literally. Born here, she moved away as a toddler before finding her way back to St. Pete to attend veterinary technician school. It turned out to be exactly where she was meant to be.
After years working in the veterinary field, Erica found herself on the business side of the industry and quickly realized what she missed most was the animals. The hands-on care. The connection. The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. That realization became Farley Pet Care.
With a trained eye for subtle changes in health and behavior, hands-on experience administering medications, and a deep understanding of what animals need to feel safe and comfortable, Erica brings a level of expertise to pet care that goes well beyond a typical pet sitting visit. Her passion for senior animals and those with medical needs isn't just professional — it's deeply personal.
At home, Erica shares her life with four animals of her own: Leo & Meowi, two male cats aged 13 and 14; and Romeo and Petunia, her two rescued French Bulldogs. Petunia was born with a spinal birth defect that causes urinary and fecal incontinence — and yes, she rocks her stylish diapers with full confidence. Caring for Petunia every day is a reminder of why this work matters and why Erica is uniquely equipped to care for pets that need a little extra love and attention.
She also happens to be a mom to two teenage sons, which means she is no stranger to organized chaos — and handling it all with a smile.
Kelly T.
Pet Care Specialist

What is your favorite part of working with Farley Pet Care?
Spending my days with animals! Every pet has its own personality, and I love getting to know what makes each one special.
Being able to help pets feel safe, happy, and loved while their owners are away is something I’m truly excited about.
Where are you originally from and what brought you to St. Pete?
I was born and raised in Ohio (O-H!) and spent my summers in St. Petersburg visiting my grandparents, so this area has always felt like home.
After high school, I lived in California before making St. Petersburg my permanent home in 2008. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made!
Tell us about your pets!
Yes! I have three cats—Guinness, Killian, and Oreo. Guinness and Killian are brothers that I adopted as kittens from a PetSmart rescue in 2020.
Guinness is a slim gray tabby, while Killian is a muted orange tab that is definitely a "more to love" kind of guy! Oreo was rescued from the median of US 19 when she was just six weeks old.
They each have their own unique personalities, and I couldn't have asked for better furkids to grow up with my daughters and me.
What's your favorite way to spend free time?
My favorite way to spend free time is enjoying my backyard oasis, relaxing and unwinding at home.
I also love to travel and explore new places in Florida—or anywhere new that I can discover. When I’m not exploring, you can usually find me enjoying a good movie.
THE WELCOME COMMITTEE


Meowi

Romeo & Petunia
Meet the NAIL TRIM CLINIC Crew
Our Nail Trim Clinics are a collaborative effort!
Offered twice monthly at St. PetersBARK- Natural Pet Market, Erica is joined by a wonderful group of veterinary-trained pet care professionals who share our commitment to gentle handling and a Fear Free approach. Together, we focus on making nail trims as comfortable and low-stress as possible for every pet.
Erica

Chris

Alex

Chloe


Chris & Chloe trimming Raleigh's nails while her mom feeds treats!
Click here to visit the Nail Trim Clinic page for more information



