Welcome to Linus & Clyde LLC, a premium dog walking and pet sitting service headquartered in Oldwick, New Jersey. Andraya Simpson founded the service in 2008. Among the services offered are dog walking and pet taxi. In addition to dogs and cats, Linus & Clyde provides pet care for horses, birds, caged animals and exotics. Linus & Clyde services Hunterdon and Somerset Counties in New Jersey. Our service areas include, but are not limited to:
Contrary to popular belief, the poodle did not originate in France. It was originally a German breed used for hunting, water retrieving and even herding.
Born in Budapest, Andraya lived in Paris and the South of France as a child before her family settled in New York. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from York College CUNY. She also spent two semesters at the University of Vienna in Austria where she studied German, Music History and Art History. After years of Manhattan living and a career in the motion picture industry, she set down roots in New Jersey. She and her husband, Mike, bought a farm in Tewksbury Township that they shared with two German Shepherds, a Jack Russell Terrier and their horses. An accomplished horsewoman, Andraya oversaw and managed the daily, hands-on care of their horses, dogs and farm for fourteen years.
Andraya and “Muneca”
In 2005 after the last of their beloved three dogs died, Andraya and Mike were taken hostage by two Jack Russell Terriers, “Linus” (a female!) and “Clyde.”
Andraya launched the pet sitting and dog walking service in 2008. It fulfills a lifelong love of animals and an entrepreneurial spirit. Since its inception, Linus & Clyde has earned a reputation as a premium pet sitting business by consistently providing clients with superior service. This means:
The utmost compassion and care for every animal
Rigorous attention to detail with every pet and every home
Protection of privacy
Dependable and responsive—phone calls, texts, emails returned promptly
Reliable. Responsible. Flexible—available on short notice to accommodate last minute changes in your schedule
Andraya and “Abigail”
Andraya furthers her pet care knowledge by attending seminars and through educational material from the American Kennel Club, American Red Cross, American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Pet Products Association, Pet Food Industry and Pet Sitters International.
Andraya is:
Red Cross trained in Pet First Aid
PetTech trained in First Aid and CPR
Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS)
Member of PSI (Pet Sitters International)
Bonded and Insured
Background check passed
Dogs have masters. Cats have servants. Horses have slaves.
LINUS & CLYDE® SERVICES
Services
(All services are offered in your home or on your farm)
CONSULTATION
There is no charge for the initial consultation when Andraya meets you and your pets in your home or on your farm. Linus & Clyde rates are discussed at this time.
DOG WALKING
For up to two dogs in the same household. It includes either a walk on-leash, a “stay-and-play” in the yard, or a combination of both, daily physical body checks for ticks or bruises, feeding, watering, brushing, administering medication and pictures or videos along with a summary of our adventures.
PUPPY PROGRAM
Accompanying the puppy (with or without the owner) to puppy kindergarten. It includes daily physical body checks for ticks or bruises, keeping a detailed diary of puppy’s daily activities and reinforcing any professional dog training the owner and puppy have undergone together.
KITTY CARE
For up to five cats in the same household. Feeding, watering, brushing, administering medication, cleaning the litter box daily and pictures or videos along with a summary of kitty’s activities and adventures.
HORSE CARE
Feeding, haying and watering. Turning out and bringing in. Putting on/removing sheets and blankets. Picking feet and light grooming. Careful scrutiny and physical body checks to rule out injuries or signs of distress. Administering meds–including IM injections. Linus & Clyde rates and additional requests are discussed at this time.
PET TAXI
When there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done, ask Linus & Clyde to chauffeur your pet to or from the vet or the groomer. Limited to 2 pets per trip.
HOLIDAYS
Linus & Clyde pet sitting and dog walking services are available 365 days a year. Please know that on the following holidays there will be a surcharge for each visit: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and Thanksgiving.
CANCELLATIONS
We request that all daytime appointments be cancelled with 24 hours notice to avoid being fully charged for the service. In case of a true personal emergency or weather, a cancellation charge may be waived.
In Ancient Rome, devotion to dogs was so intense that Caesar
reportedly had to remind the citizens to pay more attention to their children and less to their dogs.
TESTIMONIALS
Praise for Linus & Clyde
We have the distinctive honor of being Andraya’s very first clients beginning back in 2008. She provided tender loving care to our two labs until their deaths and now provides the same to our two golden doodles. Though we hate to leave our beasties, when we do, we always know they are being cared for lovingly and conscientiously by Andraya. The pictures she sends daily are fun to receive and demonstrate unequivocally that our pups are faring well in our absence. Not sure if that fact is entirely comforting (LOL!) Bottom line: there’s no one better!!!
- Judy W. and Lou R., Tewksbury, NJ
We met Andraya when we moved to the area 2 ½ years ago. Our dog sitter at the time would no longer travel the distance to help out, so we were desperate to find someone local. We travel quite frequently and Andraya and her team are always there to step in. We have 3 dogs, a Great Dane, a Pit bull and a rescued mixed baby. They can be quite a lot to handle. Our Great Dane has medical issues and the 2 little dogs have been very creative escapees at times. Any time we have left our fur babies in Andraya's care we have never stressed and know that she can handle anything. She is incredibly responsible, punctual and keeps us informed of the day's activities. Taking care of animals is not a job to her it's her passion. She is one of the most caring and gracious people we have ever met and we don't know what we would do without her!
- Nick & Tracy A., Tewksbury, NJ
I honestly don't know what I would do without Andraya! She is, by far, the most wonderful pet sitter I have ever had. Her professionalism, her communication and her dedication to the animals she cares for is unparalleled. When you need her, she is there, and always in the most conscientious and meticulous manner. And most importantly, she has treated my cats "Fred" and "Sadie" like her own. As my fur babies are indeed my children, Andraya understands and provides both the physical care of my cats, as well as the emotional care of their ever worried "Mom" when I am away. It was thanks to Andraya I was able to travel on an extended trip to Australia and could enjoy the trip with peace of mind. I knew my babies were in completely safe and caring hands, confirmed by daily photos and videos. I thoroughly trust Andraya with my home, and most importantly, the health and happiness of my cats. She is the best!!
- Kathleen C., Far Hills, NJ
I am a single person living in Tewksbury who works in NYC. Similar to many others, I decided to get a puppy during the pandemic. When it was time to return to the office, I had many pet care concerns. Fortunately, Andraya immediately alleviated all of my worries. She treats my labradoodle, "Kennedy" as if she is her own dog. On a typical day, I receive at least three to four pictures from each walk. Each day that I am in the office, I have total peace of mind that Kenni could not be in better hands than with Andraya.
- Mike K., Tewksbury, NJ
We were referred to Linus & Clyde by a neighbor who highly recommended Andraya Simpson and her company.
We have two golden doodles, “Murphy” and “Reilly”. “Reilly” is very anxious and skittish. She takes a while to warm up to people and stresses easily.
Our dogs love Andraya’s visits. They get above and beyond care, with play time and grooming as time allows. Returning home is always a pleasure, knowing our dogs have been in good hands!
We also love the pictures that are sent to us while we are away.
- Linda & Rob J., Tewksbury Township, NJ
Meeting Andaya and her amazing team was serendipitous. We are confident that when left in the care of these amazing, professional and passionate caregivers, our furry guys, Rocky, Chance and Tiber are being well cared for and spoiled with as much love and affection as we bestow upon them.
Andraya and her team are fastidious, caring and provide many "pupdates" with great pictures when visiting. We have used Andaya's service for overnight stays and are confident that the boys are receiving the very best care in the comfort of their own home, which makes for stress-free travel.
Andraya is the Mary Poppins of the animal world and the boys give her four paws up!
Andraya Simpson is an amazing pet sitter. She took complete and wonderful care of our FIVE cats while we were on vacation for over a week. Before vacation she spent over an hour at our house meticulously reviewing every detail of feeding and care of the cats. She took notes of their names and descriptions so she could keep track of them individually. She asked questions with the goal of taking the very best care of our cats while we were away from them, even thinking to have us leave out the cat carriers in case of emergency. I knew she was a keeper when our very shy cat “Naomi” flopped on the floor in front of her for petting! While we were gone Andraya sent us sweet pictures of the girls and daily updates. She visited twice a day and spent quite a bit of time with them. We returned home to find five happy, well-fed cats, clean litter boxes, rinsed and recycled cat food cans, watered plants, mail in neat piles... perfection.
It’s rare these days to find someone so trustworthy, caring, and reliable. Andraya is all these things and more. I give her the highest recommendation!
- Laura S., Califon, NJ
I have two rambunctious Basenjis and one darling Italian Greyhound, and they are a big part of our family. I interviewed for months to find just the right person to trust with the care of my dogs. By luck, I was introduced to Andraya Simpson, and she has been more than a life saver. She is reliable, trustworthy and above all loving in the care she provides my little pack. No matter what comes up, Andraya always goes out of her way to accommodate my sometimes unpredictable schedule—a trait you will not find when entrusting your four-legged friends to the care of someone else. Every day I get special notes and text messages letting me know how everyone is doing and great photos of them all having fun. Andraya is truly an animal lover and, she treats my dogs as if they were her own. My little Iggy waits eagerly every day for her special time with Andraya and, it brings a smile to my face knowing that they are all getting special love each day from such a great person. Anyone lucky enough to have Andraya provide care to their pets will not be disappointed.
- Nancy M., Far Hills, NJ
I met Andraya a few years ago when a friend’s dog stayed at my home while he traveled. She’d come to my house to walk the dog and I knew when I adopted a dog of my own, I’d look to her for assistance.
In August of 2019, "Millie" came into our lives and I immediately reached out to Andraya. She has been a godsend. I always trust her judgment. She has been there for us in a pinch and I know I can count on her. She is timely, considerate, compassionate, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about her clients and her pets. I highly recommend Linus & Clyde, LLC!!
- Angie G., Bernardsville, NJ
There are over 300 different breeds of horses and ponies around the world.
It is estimated that there are about 750 million horses in the world.
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“Linus” and “Clyde”