Rusty’s Furry Companions - Boarding & Pet Bereavement - Lutz, FL

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I’m Charan Favazza, a dedicated pet care professional with more than 20 years of hands-on experience caring for animals. Inspired by my first dog, Rusty, I provide dependable pet sitting and pet boarding for loving pet parents throughout Lutz, Florida, and within a 10-mile travel radius. From dogs and cats of all sizes to birds, parrots, rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, reptiles, fish, frogs, chickens, ducks, I offer attentive, compassionate care tailored to each animal’s unique routine and personality.

Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my priority. I am licensed, bonded, and insured, with Pet Sitters International (PSI) certification and membership in the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA). I am also PetCPR+ Pet CPR certified, Emergency Care certified, First Aid certified, and trained in pet psychology, pet bereavement support, wound treatment, and surgical aftercare. I can administer oral medications and injections, making me a trusted choice for senior pets and dogs and cats with special needs who require extra patience, observation, and skilled care.

Whether your companion needs cozy boarding, reliable in-home pet sitting, medication support, or enriching playtime while you are away, I strive to create a calm, nurturing experience that feels as close to home as possible. I incorporate engaging activities to support your pet’s physical and mental well-being, from dog walks and play sessions to thoughtful cat enrichment and species-appropriate care for small animals and exotic pets. Give your beloved companion personalized, professional care with Charan Favazza—ready to get started? Reach out via my website.

  • Licensed
  • Certified
  • Bonded
  • Insured
  • Online Sessions

Pricing Packages

PawStay (Daycare) 5 days for 30 days
$ 220.00 Per Package book

This is up to 9 hours Package 5

Activity Enrichment
Group Play
Individual Play
Real Time Update
Frosty Paws
Cozy Retreat
Potty Breaks every 2-3 hours
Waterless Shampoo

Saving $44/mo

PawStay (Daycare) 10 Days for 30 days
$ 440.00 Per Package book

This is up to 9 hours

Activity Enrichment
Group Play
Individual Play
Real Time Update
Frosty Paws
Cozy Retreat
Potty Breaks every 2-3 hours

Saving $118
*Complimentary Bath

PawTravel 1
$ 75.00 Per 60 minutes book

I meet you at the veterinary off and guide you in understanding the treatment plan provided by your pet(s) Dr. This includes drive time for me and 30 min of my time at the Vet office

PawTravel 2
$ 99.00 Per 90 minutes book

I take your pet to the Dr and stay with your pet and then guide you in understanding the treatment plan provided by your pet(s) Dr. This includes drive time for me and 30 min of my time at the Vet office

PawStay (Daycare) 20 Days for 30 day
$ 880.00 Per Package book

This is up to 9 hours

Activity Enrichment
Group Play
Individual Play
Real Time Update
Frosty Paws
Cozy Retreat
Potty Breaks every 2-3 hours

Saving $206
*Complimentary Bath

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Pet Bereavement
  • Pet Services
  • Pet Loss Support

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Chinchillas
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Frogs
  • Gerbils
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Hedgehogs
  • Lizards
  • Mice
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Turtles

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • International Boarding and Pet Services Association (IBPSA)
  • Pet Sitters International (PSI) Certification
  • PetCPR+ Pet CPR Certification

Bonded and Insured

  • Bonded
  • Insured

Proud member of...

  • International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA)
  • Pet Sitters International (PSI)

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Lutz, Cheval, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel

What year did you begin serving pets?

2004

How did you hone your craft?

I like to do continued education to help educate my clients.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Kids should learn at a young age how to approach , handle and read the body language of a pet. Not all dogs like to be approached without the owner's approval. Your dog may be great off leash, but the dog that he may be approaching, that is on a lead; may not like dogs.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I have over 20 years in the animal industry, weather that is through the experience of being a Veterinary Nurse, or the continued education I do. My husband is a wonderful supporter and when I'm not working we like to take the family out and enjoy all the beauty FL has to offer. I'm a big advocate for small businesses and building referral partners.

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.
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BASED IN: Lutz, FL
SERVICE AREA: Within 10 miles, including Lutz, Cheval, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Florida only

Regular hours

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed

Times shown in Eastern Time (ET). Exact hours may vary from week to week.

Distinction

Pw without hitch Scheduling enabled badge Pet Sitters International (PSI) Certification

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Pet Bereavement
  • Pet Services
  • Pet Loss Support

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Chinchillas
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Frogs
  • Gerbils
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Hedgehogs
  • Lizards
  • Mice
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Turtles

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • International Boarding and Pet Services Association (IBPSA)
  • Pet Sitters International (PSI) Certification
  • PetCPR+ Pet CPR Certification

Bonded and Insured

  • Bonded
  • Insured

Proud member of...

  • International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA)
  • Pet Sitters International (PSI)

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Lutz, Cheval, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel

What year did you begin serving pets?

2004

How did you hone your craft?

I like to do continued education to help educate my clients.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Kids should learn at a young age how to approach , handle and read the body language of a pet. Not all dogs like to be approached without the owner's approval. Your dog may be great off leash, but the dog that he may be approaching, that is on a lead; may not like dogs.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I have over 20 years in the animal industry, weather that is through the experience of being a Veterinary Nurse, or the continued education I do. My husband is a wonderful supporter and when I'm not working we like to take the family out and enjoy all the beauty FL has to offer. I'm a big advocate for small businesses and building referral partners.

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

💙 There are moments in the grief process when what you need most is simply to be heard by someone who truly understands — someone who knows that the loss of a pet is not a small thing, that the silence in the home is real, and that what you are carrying deserves the same compassion and attention as any profound loss. That is what Charan offers.


What Charan Can Help You With


Pet loss grief arrives differently for everyone — and Charan works with each client according to where they are in their own process, without a fixed agenda or a predetermined timeline. Sessions with Charan typically address processing the immediate emotional aftermath of losing a pet, navigating anticipatory grief for those preparing to say goodbye to an aging or seriously ill companion, working through guilt and doubt around end-of-life decisions including euthanasia, finding meaningful and personal ways to honor your pet's memory, adjusting to a daily routine that has been fundamentally altered by their absence, and helping other family members — including children and surviving pets — move through the loss in their own way. If you are not sure exactly what you need, that is completely normal. Charan's first session is designed to help you find that out together.


Why Book With Charan


Choosing the right person to help you through pet loss is a deeply personal decision — and the most important thing is finding someone whose presence feels safe and whose approach feels right for you. Charan brings verified credentials, real client experience, and a genuine understanding of the human-animal bond to every session. Because sessions are conducted virtually, there is no commute, no waiting room, and no need to hold yourself together in a clinical setting — you can show up exactly as you are, from the place where you feel closest to your pet's memory. Charan serves clients throughout Florida and is available to anyone nationwide through PetWorks.


🦔 How Booking a Session With Charan Works


Booking is simple and handled entirely through PetWorks. Visit Charan's profile, review credentials and client feedback, and use Book Now or Get Custom Quote to initiate a conversation and request a booking with Charan . You'll only pay when you book, and payment is handled securely — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Affirm, Link, or Klarna. Care Coverage at checkout gives you access to PetWorks' live Concierge team, full refunds if a booking is canceled through no fault of yours, and help resolving any booking issues — so the only thing you need to focus on is your healing.


Serving clients in Lutz, Florida and throughout Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Brandon, Lakeland, Spring Hill, Palm Harbor, Largo, Riverview, Plant City — and available nationwide through virtual sessions on PetWorks.