Welcome to the Tailented Tails pack- Meet the Wiesmeth’s
Hi, I’m Traci — a veterinary technician with 19 years of experience, a lifelong animal lover, and a mom of five who runs a home filled with care, compassion, and furry guests.
I fell into this career by fate at 20 years old, unsure of what to do next in life. I was lucky enough to find a veterinarian who was willing to train me on the job as a veterinary assistant. I never imagined I could turn my deep love for animals into a career, but the moment I stepped into that world, I knew I had found my calling.
I started my career in New York, trained in emergency medicine, which shaped how I care for animals to this day. That background allows me to subtle signs of illness or discomfort, often before they become serious — an added layer of peace of mind for the families who trust me with their pets.
With a house full of kids (and pets!), my husband and I run this pet sitting business as a family. Someone is always home, which makes our space ideal for pets who need companionship, attention, and a low-stress environment. We’ve even opened our hearts and home to dogs who needed us most.
I love sharing daily updates with photos and videos so you feel connected and reassured while you're away. Seeing nervous or anxious pets blossom into relaxed, joyful companions — sometimes within a single day — is the greatest reward.
Whether it's routine care, special needs, or just extra TLC, I’m here to offer a home away from home — with a vet tech’s peace of mind.
My husband, Billy, is a local chef and a cat whisperer. We have 5 kids- Hannah, William, Maggie, Lia, and Henry. Our oldest Hannah is super helpful and always willing to share the responsibilities especially when it means extra cuddles. We hope to have her help more in the future as we expand our business. The 4 little ones are always eager to cuddle, feed, and walk any and all dogs! They are learning responsibility one tiny pup at a time! There is never a second that our boarders go without TLC.
We have 3 dogs, Nala, a siberian retriever, which is a fancy name for a husky-lab mix, and Jazzy, our shiba inu, and our recent addition Spike, a mixed breed. Nala is a very typical and atypical husky. She very rarely, thankfully, whines like a husky, but can also mimic like a husky. She matches personalities and even though she is way too eager and excited to meet every dog she sees, she quickly mirrors their energy. She came to us with severe separation anxiety after bouncing between homes which is why we started boarding. With that, we adopted our second dog, Jazzy, who arrived as a boarding guest and never left due to a change in her family’s circumstances. Jazzy was afraid of LIFE- she was so anxious she wouldn’t walk on a leash and therefore had accidents inside and in her crate. She needed extensive training but has shown tremedous growth. Both are best friends, a testament to patient, and now part of our forever family. Lastly, but not least, Spike was one of my first boarders who I saw on an ad on facebook looking for emergency fosters for the ANimal Welfare League of Charlotte County, a truly amazing resue doing wonderful things! Needless to say, when I shared how I knew Spike and we did our meet and greet, we all agreed that Spike needed to be adopted and not fostered. He is FURever grateful. ostered.
Rest in Peace to our pawsitively purrfect furbabies
We also have four beloved cats, Leo, anna, Lulu, and Junior. Leo was our only male cat until last year. We've raised him since he was three days old. He is now 10! His sister is also 10. We adopted her with her littermate when they were 8 weeks old right before finding Leo. Sadly Elsa passed away unexpectedly last year. I am forever adopting cats!! 2 years ago we adopted Lulu as a foster failure during one of the hurricanes. She was one of the last to be fostered and the shelter was shocked we wanted her. They said she was so mean. My daughter has a way with mean cats, just like her dad, and we knew Lulu was meant to be with us. Last year, we adopted 2 elderly pets. One was 17 years old and blind. She was abandoned rand I let her live with us her final year despite the challenges. She recently passed away but Sabrina was such a blessing to this family! Junior is our senior 13 year old 4lb cat. He has had 2 other homes due to health issues and our kids jsut adore him. Each animal we care for, whether our own or yours, becomes part of our extended family.
🏅 Credentials & Professional Training
Licensed, Bonded & Insured through Pet Care Insurance
Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR (2025) — trained in emergency response for dogs and cats, including CPR, choking, heat stroke, seizures, and wound care
Veterinary Technician Experience – extensive hands-on knowledge in animal health, medication administration, and safe handling
Serving North Port, Port Charlotte, Venice, Nokomis, and Punta Gorda with the highest level of professional care and compassion
Pets are family — and I treat every guest as my own, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being from start to finish.
