Cheryl: Cheryl grew up in a small rural town where she developed a real love for nature and a compassion for animals. Staying close to her roots, she now lives on a small farm with her husband, their two horses, four dogs and two cats. When Cheryl isn’t spending time at the farm with her family or out visiting pets, she volunteers at Guiding Eyes for the Blind where she helps socialize the puppies. Cheryl enjoys taking care of animals and having them. She understands the need for reliable and thoughtful care for her pets which is why she will take great care of yours. It’s her goal to bring a little joy into the lives of each pet she visits.
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: The Black Stallion
Favorite Pet Memory: My Great Pyrenees during the winter every year. Bear would sit in the snow taking it all in, and then make snow dog angels! I enjoyed it so much because he did.
Ami: Ami grew up in Fairfield, CT with nothing short of a zoo in her home. She has a total of 19 pets that include dogs, cats, turtles, various reptiles and a goldfish pond! Ami looks forward to providing love and care for pets while their families are away. She is kind, caring and a natural caregiver, so Canine Company was an easy choice for her. When Ami isn’t taking care of her household full of pets she likes to read, garden, dance and explore.
Favorite Pet Memory: My cat Rifka sitting on my crossword puzzle every morning for 18 years!
Kayla: Kayla has always loved being around dogs and giving them some lovin’. She has a Labradoodle named Logan who’s her best bud. Her hometown is Norwalk, CT and she enjoys going to the gym and playing basketball when she’s not working. Kayla can’t wait give your pets all her attention!
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Oliver & Company
Favorite Pet Memory: When I’m listening to music my dog Logan nods his head and dances with me.
Dawn: Dawn has been with Canine Company for over 15 years so she has extensive experience working with pets and pet parents. You’ll love her happy, outgoing and fun loving spirit and so will your pets!
Diane: A Norwalk local, Diane shares her home with two black labs named Champ and Flo. Champ is nine and helps hunt and Flo is seven and is a therapy dog. She also has two cats named Rocky and Binx! After losing her corporate job, Diane wanted to focus on her passion which is helping and being with animals. In her free time, she loves boating with her pups or watching her son’s football games. Diane was previously a veterinary technician and can’t wait to make your pets feel comfortable and at ease while you’re away.
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Lassie and Mr. Ed
Favorite Pet Memory: I love taking Flo to visit nursing homes and watching people there light up. Some patients will only respond to pets so it is beyond satisfying to watch!
Tessa: Caring, dependable and hard-working, Tessa is ready to give your pets the lovin’ they need! While she was born in the country of Trinidad, Tessa grew up in Chappaqua, NY. She has worked in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine for 8 years and also has a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Having two dogs and two cats of her own, Tessa is excited to meet new animals with different personalities while their pet parents are away. To Tessa, “there’s nothing better than being able to care for and play with animals as a job.”
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Marley & Me
Favorite Pet Memory: The first dog I ever fell in love with was my childhood best friend’s Golden Retriever, Beau. Every time anyone went to their house, he always brought something in his mouth to greet the person. Usually it was a stuffed toy, but sometimes it was socks!
Donna: Donna has always enjoyed the company of animals and has over 20 years of experience with many different breeds of dogs and cats. She has spent time fostering dogs in her home and currently has two dogs of her own. Dublin is her 5 year old Irish Terrier who is always trying to impress her with new tricks and Dempsey is her 3 year old Husky/ Malamute Mix who she rescued from a neglectful situation. Donna loves snuggling with her pets and can’t wait to meet and cuddle up with yours!
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: 101 Dalmations
Favorite Pet Memory: The first one that comes to mind is when we brought our Irish Terrier, Dublin to the vet for the first time. She ran to me and hugged my leg to say, “please don’t leave me!”.
Dori: Dori is from Ridgefield, CT and has always had a pet! She currently has a Cockapoo named Trixie and a Westy named Millie. Dori loves meeting new animals and has cared for many pets in their homes with lots of love and attention. She enjoys spending time at the beach (and taking her dogs off season), movies and watching her kids’ various sports games. Honest, upbeat and kind, Dori is the perfect addition to our Pet Sitting team!
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Bolt
Favorite Pet Memory: The day we adopted Trixie! I fell for her the moment I saw those puppy eyes and knew she was meant to be part of our family.
Kim: Kim is a kind, compassionate animal lover from Wilton, CT. She currently takes care of the animals at Ambler farm and has volunteered at ROAR in Ridgefield - helping care for their rescue dogs. She is looking forward to being a pet sitter because she gains so much joy from being with animals and is so excited to be able to provide proper care to others’ pets while sharing her love and joy with them. She currently has two rescue dogs - Murphy who is 8 years old and Fletcher who is 3 years old.
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Marmaduke
Favorite Pet Memory: Shortly after we rescued Murphy, we were trying to teach him which door to go in and out from the backyard. He kept scratching at the French doors, so one day my husband put our barbecue grill in front of them to help remind him. I let him out and went back inside to grab something and when I looked outside there he was, all 110 pounds of my goofball, sitting ON TOP of the grill staring at the French doors ready to come in.
Morgan: Morgan is an adventurous, generous, patient animal-lover from Brookfield, CT. She has been pet sitting since she was 10 and is looking forward to providing fun for your pets! In her spare time, she is spending time with family and friends, hiking/being outdoors, playing trivia at local restaurants and discovering new and old music to enjoy. We’re very excited to welcome Morgan to our pet sitting team!
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Favorite Pet Memory: My cat, Freddy, waking me up in the morning and biting my nose.
Charlotte: Charlotte is a caring, hardworking, happy animal lover originally from Willingboro, NJ. She currently has a German Shepherd named Aesop, and she’s looking forward to meeting new people and taking care of new dogs. In her spare time, she loves to read, play soccer, and take photos. We’re very excited to welcome Charlotte to our pet sitting team!
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Diefenbaker! He was the pet of one of the major characters in one of my favorite shows growing up, “Due South.”
Favorite Pet Memory: I came home from school to find that my mom had adopted a dog. I didn’t leave the house all weekend. My brother and I had to teach her how to play with us!
Kareen: Kareen is from Norwalk, CT and is looking forward to meeting your pets! She has three cats of her own (Silas, Hugo, and Nax) and a Boxer mix puppy named Pippin. She has worked on a farm and in her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading and crocheting. She is loving, reliable, caring, and a perfect fit on our pet sitting team!
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: It’s a tie between Because of Winn Dixie and Ratatouille.
Reyanne: Reyanne is a reliable, curious, motivated animal lover originally from Madera, CA. She has been a pet sitter for 10 years and has worked in veterinarian practices and small animal hospitals in the past. She’s looking forward to making sure that you and your pets have the best day possible when you can’t be together. When Reyanne isn’t working she enjoys hiking, catching up with friends and family all over the world and cooking a savory meal.
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Homeward Bound
Favorite Pet Memory: My favorite memory would probably be what the backyard looked like as I was growing up with a pot-bellied pig named Pumba, ducks, rabbits and 2 Rottweilers who were the gentlest giants I’ve ever known.
Nissia: Nissia is from Norwalk, CT and she has 2 Puggles, 4-year-old Lucian and 2-year-old Joli. She has previous experience working at a doggy day care and as a receptionist/tech assistant at a local animal hospital. She’s a self-described homebody, and when she’s not working she likes to watch movies, have people over, eat good food, be around loved ones, and spend as much time as she can with Lucian & Joli. Friendly, reliable and caring, Nissia is the perfect addition to our Pet Sitting team!
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Marley & Me
Favorite Pet Memory: My favorite pet moment was when I adopted my 1st dog! He was a hurricane Katrina rescue, a 1-year-old Beagle named Happy. When I adopted him, I asked him, “Do you want to come home with me?” He jumped on me and started howling and I took him home and gave him a great home. Best dog I ever had!
Karisa: Karisa is a true animal lover from Norwalk, CT. She grew up with all different kinds of pets, and currently has a Brussels Griffon/Pug mix named George, a Llasa Apso/Terrier mix named Juliette, and a Leopard Gecko named Louie. She is caring, friendly, and compassionate, and is the perfect addition to our pet sitting team! When she’s not working, you can find Karisa spending time with her fur babies on a walk or at the dog park or spending time with family and friends.
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Homeward Bound
Favorite Pet Memory: I think one of the most current favorites of mine is when we adopted Juliette. She was teeny tiny and just the cutest thing I had ever seen. I'll never forget the moment of seeing Juliette and Georgie interacting and playing around with each other. Juliette really came out of her shell and they were just having a ball with each other, running around and chasing each other through the house.
Lexie: Lexie is from Redding, CT. She has 2 little Yorkie mixes named Penny and Pippa, a cat named Louise, and 2 fish named Casper and Wanda. She is an awesome addition to our pet sitting team, coming with over 5 years of dog walking and pet sitting experience and almost 3 years of animal rescue experience. When she’s not working, Lexie spends all her free time with her fur babies!
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Shadow from Homeward Bound
Favorite Pet Memory: Some of my best memories are when I was working in animal rescue and was able to see all the dogs that I had built such great relationships with finally find their families and go to their forever homes.
Meg: Meg is from Redding, CT. She has a 1.5-year-old Rottweiler mix named Wrigley, an 11-year-old Black Lab/Chow mix named Summer, and a 9-year-old bunny named Bunny. She has been pet sitting since high school and has worked at 2 rescues – including with our friends ROAR in Ridgefield. When she’s not working, Meg can be found spending time with her pups, hiking, traveling, or binge-watching her favorite TV show, The Office.
Favorite Fictional Pet/Film: Winn-Dixie from Because of Winn-Dixie. My favorite book when I was a kid!
Favorite Pet Memory: Taking Wrigley on a cross country road trip in September. He got to see the beach, the mountains, the city, national parks... it was amazing!