Andrea has been lucky enough to share her life with a variety of animals over the years, including small animals, reptiles, tropical fish, birds, dogs, and cats. She currently has three wonderful cats and tropical fish of her own. Animals—and helping animals in need—have been a passion of hers since childhood.

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While attending college, Andrea had the opportunity to work at a county animal shelter, which gave her valuable hands-on experience caring for animals and deepened her love for them. She also spent many years working in mental health and social services, where she developed strong skills in communication, responsibility, organization, and caring for others.

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Andrea is currently a stay-at-home mom and homemaker and absolutely loves working with Emily’s Pet Care. She truly feels that working with animals is something she was meant to do! She loves every minute she gets to spend with the pets in her care and also values the opportunity to help their people.

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Andrea believes that taking care of someone’s pets is also a way of taking care of their humans. Pets are family, and she understands how important it is to have someone you trust caring for them while you’re away. Her goal is not only to make sure your pets are happy, safe, and well cared for, but also to give you the reassurance and peace of mind that they are in good hands.

Caring for animals has always been a big part of Ashley’s life, and pet sitting has become something she genuinely looks forward to. She has been working with Emily’s Pet Care for the past three years and has found so much joy in caring for and getting to know so many wonderful pets and their families.

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Ashley grew up with cats and currently has two of her own, but she has always loved spending time with dogs as well. Over the years, she has cared for pets belonging to family, friends, and clients and has learned that every animal has their own personality, routines, and needs. She loves taking the time to get to know each pet and making sure they feel comfortable, happy, and cared for while their people are away.

Animals have always been a huge part of Avrie’s life, and she is dedicated to making sure the pets in her care feel comfortable, happy, and loved as if they were her own! Between her family’s homes, she has four dogs—two pit bulls, a boxer, and a Chihuahua—as well as a cat of her own. Fun fact: Avrie also has a hermit crab who is about 13 years old and has been with her since the fourth grade.

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Caring for her own animals has given Avrie experience with many different routines, personalities, and care styles. She understands how important it is to find someone trustworthy to care for your furry family members. Whether your pets love playtime, walks, or cuddles, her goal is to provide dependable care and peace of mind while you are away. She is excited to meet your pets!

Brandy is a reliable and compassionate pet sitter who truly understands that pets are family. She brings patience, structure, and attentiveness to every pet she cares for.

Whether your pet needs long walks, playtime, medication support, or just extra cuddles, Brandy is committed to providing safe, loving, and stress-free care while you’re away. She treats every animal as if they were her own and prioritizes clear communication so you always feel confident and informed.

Cile is a passionate animal lover who loves her job as a pet sitter and dog walker! Animals have always been a big part of her life, and she currently has three cats and a dog of her own. She previously had a bunny as well and has experience caring for many kinds of pets.

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Cile loves spending her time taking care of animals and making sure they feel safe, happy, and loved while their owners are away. She treats every pet like her own and loves getting to know their individual personalities and needs.

​Elizabeth is excited to be part of the Emily’s Pet Care team! She has been a professional groomer for nearly 20 years and loves animals of all kinds. At home, she has two Pomeranians, Baby Buoy and Happy, and a Boston Terrier named Roscoe. Elizabeth is excited to bring her many years of experience with animals to caring for your pets.

Jaime has always loved animals! Growing up, her family always had cats, litters of kittens, and rescue dogs, and they were the neighbors everyone asked to pet sit. When Jaime grew up and moved out of her parents’ house, she counted down the days until she could get a pup of her own. She rescued a pit bull puppy and has been rescuing them ever since!

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Jaime currently has two four-year-old pit bull/boxer mixes who are brother and sister. She understands the special connection people have with their pets, as she, her husband, and their kids couldn’t imagine life without their dogs and parakeet. Family is important to Jaime, and she understands that your pets are important to you, too. She will give them the same love and care she gives her own family and looks forward to caring for your pets.

Jordyn is a recent Washington University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy and a minor in Public Health. She has lived in the St. Louis area her whole life and worked for a similar pet-sitting service while she was a student at WashU.

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Jordyn has always had at least one dog in the house and currently has a corgi named Sawyer and a golden retriever named Hazel. She also adopted a cat named Kova with her college roommates and recently brought her home to live with her for good.

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Having left her own pets in the care of others for everything from a night or two to several months while studying abroad in Prague, Jordyn understands that leaving your pets in someone else’s hands is never easy. As a sitter, she treats every pet the way she would want her own pets to be treated. She prioritizes clear and detailed communication so clients know their pets are cared for and comfortable and is willing to go above and beyond to give both pets and their people peace of mind.

Krisana has worked in health care for approximately 20 years and loves science. Her favorite hobbies include seeing musicals at the Fox, attending the Maryville lecture series, rock hunting and tumbling, visiting national parks, riding her 300cc two-stroke dirt bike, thrifting, and going on new adventures.

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Krisana has been an animal lover all her life and is currently owned by one cat. She looks forward to meeting your furry family members!

Lisa is Emily’s mother-in-law, and after watching Emily start and grow her business, she knew she wanted to be a part of it, too!

Lisa has always loved animals, and seeing the care, love, and attention Emily gives to each pet has been especially meaningful to her. She is excited to help provide that same loving care and make sure your pets feel happy, safe, and comfortable while you’re away.

Mackenzie is ready to be your pet’s new friend and your reliable helping hand. She knows that pets are truly family members and treats them with the same love, patience, and attention they receive at home. Her top priority is keeping your pet safe, happy, and comfortable.

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Mackenzie has more than five years of experience caring for pets of all sizes. She provides personalized care tailored to each pet’s unique routine, along with plenty of belly rubs and the activity and stimulation they need. Mackenzie prioritizes communication and will keep you updated with fun photos and messages so you can have peace of mind while you’re away.

Shannon is a recently retired educator who has always had a passion for animals. In addition to being on the pet care team, she also serves as the Team and Client Experience Specialist.

Shannon has been active in animal rescue in the St. Louis area since 2012, serving as both a foster caregiver and volunteer for multiple rescues and shelters. She has fostered more than 400 cats and has expanded her fostering efforts to include dogs. Although she has not owned a dog in more than 25 years, she grew up with them; her father served as a canine officer and head trainer for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. A self-described cat lady, Shannon has adopted several special-needs cats over the years and has a particular passion for fostering medical, senior, and pawspice animals.

To become a better animal advocate and pet pawrent, she earned a Master of Science in Shelter Medicine from the University of Florida, along with certificates in Animal Shelter Management, Canine and Feline Nutrition, Animal Welfare Assistance, Fear Free Shelters, Pet Care Team Training, and First Aid and CPR for Pets. Her areas of interest include shelter medicine guidelines and best practices, feline retroviral diagnosis and management, feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), chronic kidney disease (CKD); diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and lymphoma, feline hyperthyroidism, nutrition (particularly clinical nutrition), feline behavioral urination issues, various cancers, and educational outreach for adopters, fosters, volunteers, and shelter staff.

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