Denise
I have always loved animals and was lucky enough to marry someone that probably loves animals even more than me. We have managed to start a mini-farmette in of all places, Glen Burnie! Currently, we have a 15 yr old Maine Coon named Lexis that we consider the best cat ever.Our other cat, Shadow is seven years old. We added to our family a few years ago, first with two ducks, and then, of course, like Noah’s Ark, two more. Bandit is a Rouen, Rascal a Blue Swedish, Kingpin and Duckpin are Indian Runner Ducks. We adopted our oldest puppy, Mia last year. She is almost two now. Moxie, our newest addition, was born this past May. They are not from the same litter, or state, for that matter, but look and act like sisters. Except for the ducks, all our animals are either strays or rescues. Dogs give me great joy and I have had at least one, at all times, throughout my life. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take care of yours.
Amy
I grew up with dogs and always loved them! Unfortunately my husband and son are both allergic to dogs. To satisfy a desire to be closer to dogs, in 2010 I began working with Tails on Trails. I couldn’t believe how much I loved caring for everyone’s dogs. Each dog has a special place in my heart. Every pet’s unique personality makes every visit a fun one. After falling in love with several ridiculously adorable cockapoos in my care, I started reading up on exactly how hypoallergenic these supposed hypoallergenic dogs really are. Several months later we adopted a maltipoo named Molly, and of course now our sneeze-free family, can’t imagine life without her!
Melissa
I grew up with dachshunds and learned to ride horses at 13 then continued to ride through high school and college. My two daughters, 10 and 12, are now avid riders. Since my marriage in 1994 to hubby David, my family and I have owned two “mutts” from the SPCA, fish, guinea pigs, a hamster, and two chinchillas. I especially enjoy hosting animals in my home for overnights. I look forward to hosting yours!
Becky
My love for animals began at a very young age and my passion has grown tremendously over the years. I take pride in the care I provide for my animals. They are my family and I treat them as such. I have three furbabies: my three year old Miniature Dachshund, Lucy, was given to me by my husband as a Christmas present; I adopted Yoshi, 2 1/2 year old, ChiWeenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund mix), from Dachshund Rescue of North America; and Callie, my three year old Siberian Husky, who I adopted from Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue. I volunteer with animal rescues all the time and am always on the hunt to find that forever home for an animal in need. I continue to learn about animals and am actively seeking certification in Obedience Training. I recently began fostering another husky, Ammo, as well. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take care of your family members.
Caitie
I remember from an early age having a fondness for our furry and feathered friends and my grandfather always boasted, “ALL animals love Caitie! She has a knack for them!” He would tell me to go into a career involving animals and he believed I could make a huge difference in their lives. I had grown up around animals of all kinds, even living on a working Angus cattle farm for a couple of years. I have owned and cared for animals of all kinds, including dogs, cats, mice, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, cattle, horses, pigs, lizards, snakes, hermit crabs, fish and orphaned wild animals. I am a certified veterinary assistant and am very familiar with animal first aid and care. My true aspiration is to go to school to be a big cat veterinarian, specializing in lions and their behavior and eventually owning my own wildlife refuge for neglected exotic animals, but until that dream is within reach, I like to spend my time with domesticated animals!
Val
I’m recently married to my wonderful husband Steve. We have four school-aged children and we have a miniature zoo in our home; the kids think we should charge people money for coming in! We share our home with a yorkie named Rosie that likes to come to work with me (especially on hiking days), my rescued cat Fleabee , and Chloe is our “baby”cat adopted from Last Chance Rescue She plays with her toys in the bathtub full of water. We also have a pet bird named Noel and a fish tank full of “rescued” goldfish. We adopted a cat over the summer 2011 named Troy, he has made order in our house between all the cats. Chloe thinks we got him just for her! I’ve had a passion for animals all my life. I’ve worked as a veterinary technician for 13 years. I have worked with many rescue groups and SPCA’s throughout my career and have dedicated my life to caring for all animals, big and small, furry, feathered or scaled.
Amanda
I have a long history working with animals; I’ve been involved with the Humane Society, Maryland SPCA, and multiple veterinarians. One day, I would like to pursue a career with animal behavior and training in order to foster the relationship between animals and people. You will find me working in every aspect of Tails on Trails. In the mornings and via e-mail, I am scheduling appointments. I work at marketing as well. I enjoy walking and where ever else I can help with this wonderful company, of which I am so proud to be a member. Thank you for giving me a chance to help you provide the best care for your pets.
Sherry
I am a military spouse, recent college graduate, and part-time fitness instructor. I truly care about your pets and the planet, and use only bio-degradable waste bags. You will find me all over Pasadena walking the smallest to the biggest creatures. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to care for your pets.
Josh
I have grown up with pets my whole life. I’ve had one dog and four cats. When I heard about the chance to work with pets while going to college, it seemed like a great fit. Whenever my friends and family go on vacation, they ask me to watch their pets for them, so I have already done this line of work for quite some time. I really enjoy working with the animals and making sure they are well-cared for at all times. I look forward to the opportunity to take care of your pets.
Amanda
For as long as I can remember my life has been centered around animals. We had cats that would sleep with me in the crib when I was little. We had dogs, guinea pigs, and even toads growing up, but at age 10 I fell in love with horses. I have been riding horses for 13 years. During college I worked at a kennel and enjoyed caring for dogs and cats again. After college I worked with wildlife in Mississippi and North Dakota and returned home to work with animals in Maryland. I enjoy my job and love the bonds I’ve made with clients’ pets!
Michelle
I have always loved animals since i was young, and my parents would tell you i hounded them for years to get a family dog. I am a dancer and arts administrator, but finding the time to incorporate my love for animals into my everyday working life has been a real treat. Living in New York for a few years I was a volunteer caregiver at the ASPCA, and loved to take long walks around the city with my roommates dog. From living in the city I have developed a love for walking, and since moving back to Maryland it is great to have the company along my walks while I am caring for your pets. I also especially enjoy overnights with animals, as i don’t currently have a dog of my own and miss the time spent on the couch cuddled up with a pet at your feet. Thank you and I look forward to my days spent caring for your animals!
Joanna
I started working with animals when I was 13. I worked on a horse farm for a year and then went on to work at a boarding kennel where my mother was a groomer and taught me how to groom by the time I was 14. I have been grooming for 13 years and love it! I also love walking dogs, especially when the dog is excited to give me a “tour” of their neighborhood. We have a few great tour guides among our clients! I also like taking care of cats too, they are harder to win over than dogs but very worth the extra energy once they come around. I have 4 dogs: a 15yr old Westie, a 12yr old Shepherd mix, an 11yr old one eyed Spitz mix and a 2 year old pomeranian. I also have 5 cats, all rescues. Various other pets including a red eared slider I found on the road, lots of fish and a 14 yr old hermit crab – I’m pretty proud of that one! My family raised parakeets and I volunteered for 7 years taking care of the hawks and owls at Downs Park so I’m a fan of the Avian sort as well. But most important to me are my two wonderful daughters that I hope grow up to love and help animals as much as I do.
