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.

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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.

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At home, Erica shares her life with five animals of her own: Violet, a 13-year-old Golden Retriever; Leo and Meowi, two male cats aged 12 and 13; 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.