Meet Our Caregivers!
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Sondra
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Sondra is our most requested house/pet sitter! She has been
with the dogwalker etc team since 2004. Originally Sondra hails
from Canada but has called Hawaii home for the past 14 years.
She has dabbled in many different career fields; from Event
Coordinator to Belly Dancing Instructor! Her love for animals
& professional demeanor really show in the excellent care
she provides each & every one of our clients.
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Meaghan
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Meaghan has been working with dogwalker etc. since early 2006.
She grew up in Massachusetts with several furry family members.
In 2005 she moved to Hawaii and has been enjoying exploring
the natural beauty of the islands. Currently she is attending
UH for her Masters in Social Work. She adopted Stewart (pictured)
from the Humane Society in January 2006. She currently services
the Tantalus & Manoa areas.
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Danielle
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Danielle has been a great addition to our team in 2006! She
was born and raised in Minnesota but moved to Hawaii in August
of 2003 to escape the cold winters…smart lady! Danielle cares for pets in our “town” areas part-time.
She also attends UH and will be graduating in december 2006
with a BBA in Human Resource Management. Danielle grew up with many animals including dogs, guinea pigs,
rabbits, fish, cats, and hamsters. Currently she has two cats
of her own who are her “baby girls.” She’s
pictured here with Nani.
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Debby
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Debby joined the dogwalker etc team in the fall of 2008 &
we think she’s great! She moved to Oahu from Seattle
with her husband & they now call Hawaii Kai their home.
Debby has an extensive resume in the corporate world but had
always dreamed of living the life of a pet sitter. Now
she spends her days pet sitting in & around the Hawaii
Kai area loving on lots of pets. She also shares her home with
Phil “the wonder cat” (pictured).
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Stacey
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Stacey joined the dogwalker etc team in the Winter of 2008.
We are so lucky to have her working with us...her past experience
as a pet sitter in California allowed her to jump right in!
Stacey loves to hike & be outdoors so she leads many of
our popular doggy tours around Oahu. She also provides pet
& housesitting in East Oahu neighborhoods. Stacey obtained her Master's degree on Environmental Science/Mngt.
Her formal education eventually led her away from the mainland
to Hawaii where she also works at the Nature Conservancy's
Global Marine Initiative.
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Vicky
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Vicky was an Army brat growing up in Germany. After her dad
retired from active duty here in Hawaii she decided to stay
and attend college. She now lives with her 3 year old Fox Terrier
/ Chihuahua mix named Sasha (pictured). Sasha has separation
anxiety issues so Vicky has learned behavior modification to
better care for her. In doing so Vicky has incorporated techniques
used by Caesar Milan such as exercise, discipline and then
affection. Her work experience inside a vet hospital also makes
her a preferred sitter among clients! Vicky also started her
own gift basket business in 2008 named Vaholla Inc.
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Molly
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Molly joined the dogwalker etc team in 2009 & we're so
excited! Molly's vast experience with animals ranges from work
as a dog & horse trainer to pet owner of cats, dogs, love
birds & a sugar glider. Originally from South Texas, Molly
spent many years there professionally showing horses. She obtained
her BBA from UT and then relocated to sunny Hawaii. Her other
jobs have included surf instructor & stable manager. When
not hard at work you'll find her surfing & perhaps skateboarding
with a client or two!
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Michelle
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Michelle joined our team of sitters & walkers in 2009 and
we're so happy to have her on board! Michelle moved to Honolulu
from Charleston, SC where she was attending graduate school
for Marine Biomedicine. She currently is a home school teacher
and part time pet sitter. She's a true animal love and adores
her time with all her clients.
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Shira H...
Shira enjoys anything that is outdoors and includes animals...which makes this the perfect job for her! She has been working as a teacher in downtown Honolulu for the last 4 years and has her master's degree in education from UH. Shira grew up on a farm in New Hampshire and has always enjoyed sharing her life with animals!
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Michele H...
Michele comes to Hawaii from the Boston area originally. Along the way she's also lived in Rhode Island where she obtained a Culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University. Currently Michele walks and sits in the Kahala & Hawaii Kai areas. She shares her home with her Boston Terrier Harriet and you can find them taking long walks on the beach together!
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Nicole
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In addition to being a pet sitter, Nicole C. is also a vet tech at Makai Animal Clinic located in Kailua. Originally she hails from Arlington, VA. There she worked for many years as a vet tech at Arlington Animal Hospital. Nicole graduated from Old Dominion University in 2008 with a B.S. in Women's Studies and a minor in Biology. When she's not working she enjoys going to the beach, scuba diving and horseback riding.
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Stacy Z...
Stacy was born & raised in Minnesota. She has a lifelong history of loving & caring for various pets: dogs, cats, horses (barrel racing, poles, keyhole, etc.). Stacy named her first horse "Lightning" because he was the fastest animal she ever saw (age 12). She first visited Hawaii in 1995 & knew then and there she would live here someday.
Finally in 2008 that dream came true! She is pictured here with her Palapala'aina.
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Ali C...
Ali was born and raised on Oahu and is currently attending University of Hawaii at Manoa to study Theatre. She has had many animals ranging from mice, rabbits and guinea pigs, and has even rescued a baby duckling. Ali currently owns two cats, Chloe and Lola (pictured). When she is not working, she enjoys working backstage for local theatres, sailing, and snuggling with her cats.
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Gerhild
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We've been so lucky to have Gerhild join our team of pet sitters!
She lives & pet sits in the Aiea area while also providing
our luxury private boarding services in her mountain top home.
She has a gentle demeanor and that shows when she works with
our clients. Gerhild & her husband have lived on Oahu for
over thirty years. They happily share their home with their
parrot Brando & two dogs Maui & Hapa (pictured).
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Sarah H...
Sarah moved to Hawaii from Missouri and is thankful everyday for the warm weather! What could be better than hanging out with pets and walking in the sunshine! Sarah is a graduate of the University of Hawaii. When she's not pet-sitting Sarah enjoys spending time with her pup Letty (pictured) and walking on the beach.
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Elizabeth B...
Elizabeth is a Connecticut-native who graduated from Wheaton College in Massachusetts with a BA in Psychology. She enjoys high-energy outdoor and indoor activities that include dancing, hiking, biking, and swimming. As her understanding of animal
behavior is constantly evolving, she enjoys learning new information about human-animal relationships. And naturally, she considers her past and present pets to be as much a part of her life as any family member!
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Jessica J...
Jessica came to Hawaii in 2010 with her husband. Originally from a farm in Iowa she has been surrounded by animals for as long as she can remember. Currently she enjoys the company of her 2 kittens: Spaz and Fluffers. When not busy midday walking & pet sitting she also enjoys snorkeling & hiking.
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Shana
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Shana has been part of the Dogwalker etc! team since early
2009. She received an Honorable Discharge from the United States
Air Force and is proud of her accomplishments while serving
in uniform. Shana moved to Hawaii from Colorado in 2006 and
just adores the local Aloha spirit. She loves the outdoors,
and when not walking a dog or tending to a pet's needs, can
often be found out hiking with her family. Shana is a devoted
yoga practitioner and uses advanced meditation techniques to
relax.
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Rachel
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Rachel's clients rave she's a fabulous pet sitter & dog
walker! Her territory covers Leeward neighborhoods of Oahu.
Steeler is her best friend (pictured) and he loves to accompany
her on pet sitting visits. Rachel lends a positive, calm &
assertive attitude to all her clients. When she's not out walking
pups you might find her hanging out at the dog park with Steeler
or relaxing at home with her husband.
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Jennifer Y...
Jennifer relocated to Oahu with her husband who is currently stationed here. Initially choosing to pursue her passion for design, she graduated with a BA in Interior Design and worked for a small architecture firm for three years. Seeking a change of pace, she decided to pursue her other passion...animals. Working as a pet sitter in Tampa, FL expanded her love and affection for all pets, from bearded dragons to kitties. Jennifer shares her home with her three lucky dogs: Gizmo, a 14 year old Lhasa Apso; Tilly, a six year old Silky Terrier and Carolina, a three year old Norwegian Elkhound.
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Ash T...
Ash grew up on the island of Maui, deep in the mountains where wild horses, cows and deer abound! She attended college in CA where she obtained her degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. While attending college she also worked as a vet tech for various animal hospitals and boarding facilities. Her love for the islands ultimately led her back to Oahu. She continues to show her love for animals by working as a sitter for dogwalker etc!
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Annie S...
Annie is a career military spouse of 25 years, having spent 9 of them in Hawaii. She has two grown children which frees up her time to tend to her passion, animals! Born in New York and raised in Florida, Annie grew up with cats, a turtle, ducks, mice, gerbils, hamsters and pigeons. Jake is Annie's 3 year old Gold Retriever (pictured) and they volunteer as a therapy dog team and handler at Tripler Army Medical Center in the Human Animal Bond program.
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Denise
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Denise provides our luxury private boarding services in her
home…complete with dog walks on the beach! She and her
family recently transferred to Hawaii & they have settled
into a wonderful home fronting Bathtub Beach in Laie. Originally
Denise hails from Indiana & Ohio where she lived on a hobby
farm and had many exotic pets. Denise is mother to 3 great kids & Jenna Riley, their special
needs service dog. In her “spare” time Denise
runs “Emerald Chloe Collectibles” her e-bay store.
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Carol
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Carol joined the dogwalker etc team in the Spring of 2008.
We are thilled to have her & so are our windward clients!
Carol provides midday dog walking & overnight home/pet
sitting. She’s spent the last 27 years in Hawaii but
originally hails from New Hampshire. Carol’s “real”
job at Castle Hospital keeps her busy during the week but she
truly enjoys her time with our client’s pets! She has
special training in equine massage & has been a horse owner
her whole life. Her hobbies run the gamut…as long as
there’s a dog by her side.
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Jessica F...
Jessica moved to Hawaii from Denver, CO. She has a great passion for animals! When not pet sitting she is attending Animal Behavioral College to become an obedience instructor using positive reinforcement techniques. Jessica's background also includes working at a doggy daycare. There she was able to observe and learn the basics of behavior from various dog breeds. She's pictured here with her 1 year old Westie, Piper.
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Lisa F...
Lisa moved to Kailua from Washington state with her two rescue dogs, Daphne and Sadie. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, but instead of working outdoors her career path led her to a tiny cubicle. Two years ago, Lisa chose to leave the rat race behind and became a full-time Jill-of-all-trades (domestic goddess, mom to her two fur kids, chef extraordinaire, painter, plumber, electrician, etc.). She truly loves & respects animals and enjoys working outdoors, so working with dogwalker etc is a natural fit! When she and her dogs are not exploring Oahu together, she is taking classes in hula, photography, and yoga.
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