Business Owner and Team Manager

Melissa Kauffman

Pet owner:

Lab mix, "Levi", Newfoundland, "Ruby", Himalayan cat "Theo"

Animal care experience:

Pet sitting professionally for over 25 years. Previous owner of Labs, St Bernard, Airedale Terriers, Westie Terrier, Boxer mix, Golden Retriever, Tabby cat, hamsters, turtle, Cockatiel, and Tennessee Walker horse. 

Able to administer medications including injections. 

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Work experience:

Prior to pet sitting, worked at a vet hospital as vet assistant and customer service, photo labs in customer services, developing and printing, and portrait sessions. Dental assistant during summers of high school and college.

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Volunteer work:

Participates in fundraisers for Denver Dumb Friends League, contributes financially to other animal shelters and groups such as ASPCA and The Humane Society.

Member of Rolling Hills Social Committee, manages bookings for pianist at senior centers.

Weekday Midday Pet Sitter

Karen Lakin

Pet owner:

Lab mix “Penny”

Animal care experience:

Pet sitting professionally for over 15 years. Previous owner of special needs English Mastiffs.

Grew up on a farm with a variety of animals.

Experience with canine bone cancer.

Able to administer medications including injections. 

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Volunteer work:

Participates in fundraisers for Morris Animal Foundation and many animal shelters.

Weekday Midday Pet Sitter

Sheri Hoffman

Pet owner:

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, “Pepper” &  “Ginger”

Animal care experience:

Pet sitting professionally for over 13 years. Educated in dog massage, Reiki - 2nd degree.

Has owned cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and quail. 

Work experience:

Broomfield Wildlife Master

Good Chow Pet Food Baker, and previously with UPS for 18 years.

Volunteer work:

Birds of Prey Volunteer

Previous Broomfield Nature Volunteer

Weekday Pet Sitter

Susan Ramirez

Pet owner:

Cats “Sabrina” and “Sophie”

Cares for 3 feral cats: “Sam, Tammy, and Houdini”

Animal care experience:

Pet sitting professionally for over 8 years. Fosters cats and kittens, some of which need medical attention, for Maxfund animal shelter. Able to administer medications including injections.

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Volunteer work:

The Mustang Center

Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy

Almost Home Cat Adoption Center.

Weekday Pet Sitter

Laura Allison

Pet owner:

Cat “Sadie”

English Mastiff "Jax"

Basset Bernard mix “Milo”

Animal care experience:

Grew up with Persians, Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retriever, snakes, Parakeets, Finches, and bunnies.

Bred and trained Goldens. Experienced in administering medications.

Work experience:

Office Manager for Grounded Inc.

Weekday Pet Sitter

Kerry Jurcak

Pet owner:  Cat, “Paka”

Animal care experience: grew up on a  farm (experience with cows, goats,chickens, dogs, cats, and rabbits). Has pet sat in the past for friends and relatives. Has taken classes for animal communication.

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Volunteered and  completed classes at the Wild Animal  Sanctuary for safety and care for large  carnivores. Completed clinics for horse handling  and grooming at the Colorado Horse Rescue where  she volunteers. Also volunteers with Nelson  Ministries providing meals to the homeless.

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Work experience: Current Caregiver for Angel Network, Past pet taxi business, Preschool teacher, Child care    

Weekday Pet Sitter

Liz Hall

Pet owner:

Siamese Mix Cat “Vincent"

Heeler Pointer  Mix, "Spice"

as well as a tank of freshwater fish

Animal care experience: 

Has been a previous pet owner of  various breeds of dogs (Beagle, Boxer mix, Pit Bull, Red Heeler, Husky mix and a Corgi Mix) cats, birds, reptiles, rats, and fish. Has pet sat for friends. Able to administer injections.

Work experience: Previous Animal Care Technician at an animal shelter, Animal Care Specialist at a vet clinic, Ranch Hand at an alpaca farm. Also was an Inventory Manager at a vet clinic and an Overnight Modular Team Associate at Walmart.

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Volunteer work: Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region providing dog training, exercise , some grooming, and kennel care.

Overnight Pet Sitter

Weekday Pet Sitter

Heidi Thomas

Pet owner:

Min Pin Poodle mix, "Toby"

Animal care experience:

Extensive experience with geriatric and large dog breeds, also great with a wide range of animals, from hamsters to horses!

Able to administer injections and oral medications.

Work experience:

Previous owner of Fur Get Me Not Pet Sitting since 2004. 

Volunteer work:

Habitat for Humanity

Special Olympics

Dumb Friends League

Weekday Pet Sitter

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Kathleen Billings

Pet owner: Bichon mix, "Patch", Chihuahua, "Daisy", and cat, "Norbert"

Animal care experience: Had a Husky/Chow mix and an Airedale mix in past. Experience pet sitting on a regular basis for friends and neighbors.

Experienced at giving medications.

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Work experience: Retired. Past Employee Relations Specialist, Senior HR Business Partner, and various HR positions to include records management, onboarding and testing.

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Weekday Pet Sitter

Weekend Pet sitter

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Jeremy Maas

Pet owner:

1 Siamese Flame Point cat "Kali"

Animal care experience: 

Previously owned a Beagle and a Terrier mix. Experienced at giving medications.

Pet first aid and CPR certified and has pet sat for other companies for years.

Work experience:

Previous work as a pet sitter at LA Dog Works and Doggie Bliss in California, Doggie Depot, OutUGo, and Zen Dogs in Illinois. Other past jobs as a maintenance technician, a plumber, as well as a fitness trainer.

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Weekday Pet Sitter

Weekend Pet sitter

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Catelyn Robinson

Pet owner:

1 Australian Shepherd mix, "Denver", 2 Labradors, "Manson" and "Theo", 1 Great Dane/Mastiff mix, "Otis", 1 Pitbull/Mastiff mix, "Big Gunner",  1 Yorkie, "Little Gunner", and 2 cats, "Lucifur" and "Lilith".

Animal care experience: 

Grew up with pets her family her whole life. Has pet sat on a regular basis for clients of her own. Has work experience from a doggie daycare.

Work experience:

Previous work at a doggie daycare. as well as various positions in the food industry such as Shift Manager, Store Manager, Deli Clerk, and Line Clerk.

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Weekend Pet Sitter

Rishell Mallozzi

Pet owner:

Maltipoo, "Jeffery" and Border Collie Mix, "Hope"

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Animal care experience: 

Pet sat for clients acquired through social media and family. Has owned dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and fish. Able to administer medications.

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Work experience: 

Current Adoption Recruiter for Adams County Human Services Department. Past Case Worker for Arapahoe County Human Services. 

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Volunteer Work:

Secretary of Toastmasters, participates in charitable work with her sorority as an alumni, past Sunday School Teacher and coordinated a youth program at church, past meal preparation for a homeless shelter, and volunteer child care through Foster Source.

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Weekend Pet Sitter

Jessica Schwalm

Pet owner:

Belgian Malenois, "Ranger" (not pictured)

Animal care experience:

Pet sat for friends and family over the years. Owned a small pet sitting business, providing services each summer. Previously owned  cats, frogs, newts. Retrievers, American Bulldog, Belgian Malenois, Carolina Dingo, and a Mutt.. 

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Volunteer work:

Secretarial work and providing companionship to residents at nursing homes several summers throughout  middle and high school years.

Work experience:

Credentials checker at Denver Health

Overnight Pet Sitter

Wekkend Pet sitter

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Barb Heil

Pet owner:

Border Collie "Kobee", Aussie "Monty"

Animal care experience: Has owned 5 dogs, 2 cats, 2 bunnies, 2 birds, and an iguana. Worked with obedience training to all of her dogs alongside several trainers, obtained The Canine Good Citizen Certificate with her Aussie. Experienced giving medications including sub-q fluids. 

Work experience: Medical Assistant at Wheat Ridge Pediatrics for 45 years.

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Volunteer work: Table Mountain Animal Center dog walker and kennel attendant. Provided foster care for several litters of both kittens and puppies.

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Overnight Pet Sitter

Ashley Smith

Pet owner:

Chocolate Lab “Ruger”

Beagle “Rags”

Labrador Weimaraner Mix “Halle”

Animal care experience:

Grew up with various pets

Home bred and raised AKC Labradors

Professional Pet Groomer 7+ years

Regularly attends seminars and workshops for safe pet handling and current grooming skills

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Work experience:

Previous work at a doggie daycare.

Current Pet Groomer at Community Pet Hospital

Overnight Pet Sitter

Substitute Pet Sitter

Sandy Williams

Pet owner: 3 cats "Morton", "Wezzer", and  "Lucky", and 1 mixed breed dog "Bailey"

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Animal experience:

Pet sat for friends and co-workers,

Has had other cats,  Labs, Maltese, Terrier mix, Samoyed, Golden Retriever, and even helped birth a litter of pups. 

Able to administer medications including injections.

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Work experience: 

Current pet sitter for 2 pet sitting companies,

past Dental assistant,

past Office Manager for Endodontist.

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Volunteer work:

Past Dog walking at pet shelter in Farmington, NM.

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Overnight Pet Sitter

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Kay Alber

Pet owner:

Border Collie mix, "Luna"

Animal care experience:

Has owned small dogs, cats, and reptiles. Pet sitting for neighbors and friends, dog walking at an animal shelter, able to give medications. Past experience with rescuing big dogs while in Europe, fostering them until they were well & adoptable, and then found forever homes. She also brought back 1 rescue dog and 4 rescue cats of her own when she moved back to the US in 2006.

Work experience: 

Teacher in Europe for 24 years. Retired 2006. Also several years babysitting experience

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Volunteer work:

Dog walking at a Ft. Lupton animal shelter

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Overnight Pet Sitter

Substitute Pet Sitter

Katie Sanchez

Pet owner: 4 cats; “Tulo", "Dharma", "Steve" and "AJ”

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Animal experience:

Foster parent for pets that are awaiting adoption, help care for healthcare clients’ pets, grew up with a Black Lab and Golden Retriever. Able to administer medications including injections.

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Work experience: 

Occupational Therapist; both home based and in skilled nursing.

Overnight Pet Sitter

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Amber LaRoche

Pet owner: 1 Olde English Bulldog, "Chloe", 1 Lab mix, " Inky", 1 Khao Manee feline, "James".

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Animal care experience:  Has had dogs, cats, large birds, reptiles, rats, and ferrets as pets growing up. Has provided pet sitting for friends and clients from the vet hospital as well as providing some grooming and nail trims. Has much experience giving medications.

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Work experience: Past work as and Assistant Manager and Shift Manager in the food industry, currently a Lead Veterinary Assistant working toward her certification as a Vet Tech at Redstone Animal Hospital

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Volunteer work: Has provided foster work for some local animal shelters. 

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Administrative Assistant

Marilyn Orstad

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Pet owner: Husky mix "Jadimir"

Animal care experience: Previously owned many

 pets: dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, and aquariums of fish. Able to give injections. Pet sat for neighbors previous to working with APBF. Worked as a pet sitter with APBF for 10 years.

Work experience:  current full time pet sitter for pet sitting business in Highlands Ranch in addition Manager of APBF. Pet sat for APBF for 10 years. Collections Agent, Photographer, Receptionist, Co-Business Owner of Insurance Co., Home Schooling Teacher.