Raised in the Midwestern suburbs with 2 Mutts, a Black Lab, an English Springer Spaniel, a Rottweiler, and the sweetest English Mastiff to ever walk the earth, Betsy learned early on that a house may be a home without a dog, it’s just less fun to come home to! She attended college on the east coast and studied abroad in Scotland, spending summers interning in the entertainment industry in N.Y.C. and L.A. After graduating with honors, Betsy moved to Los Angeles and began working in the fields of casting, screenwriting, and production.
It's Betsy's professionalism, true love of dogs, and devotion to their care that has propelled the need for additional sitters as the business has grown. She’s a fan of live music, mystery novels, and Kansas City barbeque.
A true cat whisperer, Pablo was born in Los Angeles and grew up surrounded by pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds. He is a sensitive soul with a deep well of love to share with any animal he meets. He loves the beach and science fiction and will befriend even the most aloof pet.
A native of Louisiana, Janna grew up sharing her home with a multitude of various pets. She has been a working actress for nearly two decades in Los Angeles. You can occasionally spot her while watching your favorite film or tv show, or while playing your favorite video game. Janna is always pursuing new creative avenues and personal growth by enrolling in continuing education courses. She is also a certified aesthetician. Her favorite pastimes include hunting for LA's best donut, yoga, and hiking. Fun Fact: Janna is a Gryffindor and her patronus is a white stallion.
Quentin grew up in northern Pennsylvania and Texas, where two of his greatest passions were spending time in nature and taking care of animals. True to his compassionate nature, Quentin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional clinical counselor and loves helping people live their best lives.
He volunteered at the Wolf Connection wolf sanctuary for seven years and feels extremely fortunate to have had such an enjoyable and educational experience. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, reading, and writing short stories. Quentin and his wife also do short-term cat boarding at their Sherman Oaks home.
Jill was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii, but followed her family’s tradition of attending college in the Midwest. She is a Grammy winning recording engineer who loves hockey, fantasy novels, and gaming.
Jill has a spiritual connection to cats, but she’s also comfortable with dogs of all sizes, and her quiet, easy-going nature is the perfect balance for pups with restless energy levels.
Glenda has loved animals her entire life. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest but moved to SoCal for college and never left. She has worked in entertainment as well as a variety of different industries in LA since then. She loves being outdoors and petting every dog she passes!
She is well experienced in handling all sizes of dogs with a variety of temperaments. She lives in Burbank with her 20-year-old daughter and four cats. Fun fact: Glenda is also a certified notary public if you should need anything notarized!
A Midwesterner deep down to her soul, Melinda is likely the most loving, caring, sensitive, and conscientious person you will ever meet! A movie, tv, and musical theatre fan, Melinda has served (now WFH) as a beloved and loyal editor at the same entertainment magazine for over a decade.
She truly exudes joy and warmth towards animals and humans alike. A devoted cat mom, she is active in her church and fosters for the California Siamese rescue.
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