I have owned and cared for animals for most of my adult life. Mostly dogs and cats, but a few rabbits, fish, and other oddities here and there, including a raccoon recently (no snakes though).
Pets are my passion! I never had children of my own, so fur babies ARE my kids!
My five “kids” now include two precious Shih-tzus – Dollie and Porter as well as their daughter from their newest litter, Taylor. I also have a Russian Blue cat named Tennley and a sweet stray, Panther, that I rescued in 2023.
I started “Pooches and Purrs” after I got laid off from my full-time job in late 2022.
I decided to turn my passion for our four-legged friends into a new, much more fun, and rewarding career! With more than three decades of experience raising dogs of all ages and sizes as well as other animals, I understand the expectations of all pet parents and know, first-hand, the love we have for our babies.
That’s why I’ve dedicated my life to ensuring every animal is safe & happy! I’m always learning about new care techniques and pride myself on improving my skill set so that I can be the BEST pet-sitter in Ashland City, Pleasant View, Cheatham County, and surrounding areas.
I can’t wait to meet your new furry friends and look forward to helping as many pet parents as possible on this exciting new journey!