Danielle “Bella” Vasta, Pack Leader

Bella and Rocco playing...

Danielle Vasta grew up in an Italian household to the nickname “DaniellaBella”. Now, most people call her “Bella”. Growing up she had a fur sister named Gigi, who was a black and white house cat, and Max, a rescue dog who was a lab and beagle mix. Bella started Bella’s House & Pet Sitting in year 2002 while she was attending Arizona State University. In 2004, when she graduated with her BA in Human Communications, she made the decision she would like to go full steam ahead with her pet business.

Since 2002, Bella has become a national leader in the pet sitting industry. In 2007, BHPS was awarded the National Pet Sitting Business Of The Year Award, the highest honor in the industry. Bella was also awarded the Member In Action Award for her national volunteer work to the organization. She has been

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interviewed on countless mediums including, NPR, Martha Stewart’s Cat Chat Radio on Sirus Satellite Radio, Fox News, ABC 15, and many others locally.

In 2007 she  launched Jump Consulting, LLC where she coaches small businesses and pet sitters around the world on how to start or expand their companies. Most recently she has been named to the Advisory Board at the Association For Pet Sitters.

She is the author of Scottsdale Pet Expert and the creator of the first local Yappy Hour, Bow Wow Breakfasts, and Mutt ‘n’ Mingle.  Bella also has a strong commitment to giving back to the community and does so by leading the way for the McDowell Mountain Ranch Networking Group, and by serving on the board at her local churches business group, and served a short term as a council member with the ASU Young Alumni. .  In 2011, The Az Republic named her as one of the 35 Entrepreneurs under the age of 35. Bella enjoys gathering people together, learning and growing. It is her mission to gain the trust of each client, so they can have the peace of mind they deserve while they’re away.

ROCCO (The Rock Star), Office Manager

Rocco, Office Manager

Hi! My name is Rocco, I am Bella’s owner. As of June 10th 2010 am only 9 wks old. (born middle of April) See, Bella’s wanted me for a loooong time, but being a professional pet sitter – she is away from home a lot. Not until recently has she begun to manage more of the business – thus, it was the perfect time to find her. See, my fur-mom gave birth to me and my 4 brothers and sisters in the desert and my God Mother (Bella’s client) found us and saved us. I took one look at Bella and we fell in love. I was actually promised to a family in Tucson but Bella and I agree it was love at first sight.

Bella has appointed me the office manager. So when you get your confirmations of your booking – they will be coming from me(although I might be saying HI in the background, RUFF!). Mom says my English isn’t good enough yet – so she will still be answering the phones. In just 10 short days with mom, I already sleep through the night, ask to go outside,  come when she calls me, settle down in my crate within 10 minutes (the neighbors like this, lol) and chew on my OWN toys. I love living with Bella and I know when she “cheats” on me withyour pets – they will be in VERY good hands. Lol, hey – I already got to “hear” the ongoing training with one of my aunties (staff) . She pays real attention to detail and talks to them a few times a day!

Ok – paws are really hurting now… I don’t know how she types all day.  Here is a video so you can see all my sides!!!

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Photo Credit:  Cow Dreamz Pet Photography