If you love animals and have all the qualifications listed above, and would like to be considered as a pet sitter for Little Friends, please select the "Pet Sitter Application"!
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Jon Noyes and Terry Richardson, Owners - Jon and Terry have both lived in Charlotte for 20+ years and have been married for 4 years. They love all animals, watch "The Dog Whisperer" religiously, as well as other animal shows, have 4 dogs, 1 cat and 2 Amazon parrots. They live, breath and sleep 'animals'. (Literally!) "We love this job and look forward to many years of partnering with pet parents in the care of their pet family." |
| Ashley Nordberg, Office Manager & Petsitter - A native Charlottean, Ashley is a friend to all animals. She has experience caring for dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and fish. Ashley and her husband share their home with her 11 year old dachshund/beagle mix Caroline, named for Ashley's alma mater UNC Chapel Hill (aka Carolina). She lives in the Dilworth area and can serve other areas of Charlotte as well. |  |
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Lauren Frank, Office Manager & Petsitter - I am an animal loving North Carolina girl. I was raised in Gaston County. Growing up, my family has always had tons of animals around. My childhood best friend also had stables. So, in total I am comfortable around dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, horses, rabbits, pigs, and birds! I graduated from Johnson and Wales. I work at Levine Children's Hospital here in Charlotte as a nurse aid as well as in the Little Friends' Office as a Office Manager. I live in the Selwyn area. I have one dog, Mollie (rescue), she is my everything. She's my best friend. She is 3, and very spoiled! I can't wait to love on your animals and give them the very best care that I can give. |
| Jenny Wilken - I am originally from Miami, FL and moved to Charlotte January 2011 with my husband Matt and puppy Raegan. I am an office manager at a Chiropractic office and Crossfit facility. I graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Health Education and I studied Animal Biology for 3 years. I love all animals and have worked and volunteered with them for many years. |  |
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Jennifer Cain - I am originally from Charlotte N.C. I am the proud pet parent of an adorable Miniature Schnauzer named Maggie and a feisty cat named Scatter. I am currently finishing my degree at Central Piedmont Community College. I have a passion for pets and caring for them. I have done some pet sitting in the past and enjoyed it. I look forward to meeting you and your pet! |
| Keith Schermerhorn - I have lived in the Charlotte area for most of my life, and currently own a small home in Dilworth. Having grown up with household pets (dogs and cats), I've been an animal lover since day one. I have watched friends' and family's dogs and cats since I was 12, and rescued a mixed breed dog about 8 years ago that I still have, Harley. I love the intrinsic sociable and empathetic nature of dogs, and I'm passionate about the rescue of dogs and cats and the good care of them. In addition to being a pet sitter, I'm an independent sales representative. |  |
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Lori Morgan - A native Charlottean and lifetime avid animal lover. I worked for a veterinarian and have been blessed to have cared for so many animals. I have owned many dogs, cats, three ferrets, two guinea pigs, five rabbits, eight mice, two hamsters, many fish, and a few birds along the way. I have always had a special bond and incredible love for all animals and can't imagine my life without them. I currently own a 12 year old miniature Dachshund, named Molly. You might say she is spoiled, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Looking forward to taking care of and loving on your pets. |
| Erin Nosker - Originally from the DC Area. I Came to Charlotte 3 1/2 years ago for an internship after graduation, fell in love with the City and just never went home. I am now proud to call Charlotte home and live right in Uptown in the 4th Ward. Ever since I was a child we have always had animals from horses to hamsters. I can't remember a time when animals were not a part of our family. I look forward to meeting you and your pet family, and will treat them as if they were my own. |  |
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Autumn Ormsby - A native of North Carolina, I have recently moved to the Southpark area with my husband after living in the Triangle for 8 years. Growing up in the countryside of North Carolina, animals have always been a constant in my life (both family pets and farm animals) and as such, I have lots of experience caring for and loving animals of all types! Currently, I am the proud owner of an energetic miniature Schnoodle, named Kipp, and a large furry adopted kitty, Alto. I look forward to meeting you and your pets and am excited for the opportunity to show them the same love and care that I show my own furry friends! |
| Bob & Joni Dudlext - We moved to Huntersville 5 years ago from MD and LOVE it here! We have 4 dogs and 2 cats, they were all rescued. Our largest dog is a Bernese Mountain Dog weighing at 115 pounds and our smallest is a toy poodle mix weighing at 7 pounds. Our pets are our children and we know how it feels when we have to leave them when we go away, so we want to help other people feel secure and happy when they leave their pets. We are true animal lovers and we are confident when you meet us that you will feel very warm & fuzzy leaving your pets in our care! Thank You for taking the time to read our bio and hope to meet you & your pets soon!! |  |
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Ryan Coleman - Naturally from Fayetteville, North Carolina, Ryan relocated to Charlotte in August 2009 in order to attend UNC Charlotte, where he's working toward architecture and music degrees. His mother, a former veterinary technician, taught him to love animals of all kinds. He grew up with cats, dogs, fish, hamsters, and even a horse. He spent over 100 hours volunteering at the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, a no-kill shelter for surrendered dogs and cats. Here in Charlotte, he has a pet cat of his own and continues to volunteer at area shelters. He is very excited to meet and work with your wonderful pets, and hopes to make some great friends along the way. |
| Bill Flanagan - I’m a native of Boston and recently moved to the Charlotte area with my two rescue dogs. In Massachusetts, I was a volunteer with the New England Brittany Rescue where I was a foster parent. Over the years, I have had dogs, cats, fish, a rabbit and a snake as pets. My two children live in the Charlotte area and they both have family pets, which warms my heart knowing my grandchildren will grow up with animals in their lives. |  |
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Peggy Demaree - I have lived in Charlotte most of my adult life. I grew up with a pet dog, and have always had a dog until I moved into a townhouse. I make up for not having one by spending time with my friends’ dogs, whenever I can. I do have a Quaker parrot, however, and I interact with him daily because we each can talk to the other! I know how it feels when I have to leave him with my pet sitter. For that reason, I take extra special care of other people’s pets. |
| Leia Jerome-Kent - I moved to Charlotte from New Hampshire in 2006 to escape the snow! I share a home with two kitties, Foxy and Rotti. It's their house, I just live in it! When I was a child I was known for letting a stray animal follow me home a time or two! Growing up we always had some combination of dogs and cats in the house. That fondness and respect for animals has followed me into adulthood. I'm always in awe of how a pet can lighten your heart. Foxy and Rotti are very loved and spoiled; I hope to pass on the same to your furry friends! |  |
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Matthew Wood - My wife and I are from the Washington D.C. area. I have two beautiful children Lillian (8) and Maximus (11 months). I have lived in Charlotte for the last three years going to school at the University of NC Charlotte. I have lived in eight states on the east coast, all before I was in the seventh grade and I cannot remember a time in my life when I did not have a cat or dog, however, most of the time, I had both. I love animals and they love me. I currently have a five-month-old Bugg (half Boston Terrier, Half Pug) named Leo and a Double manned Lion Head rabbit named Comet. I have about three summers worth of experience house and pet sitting. I know how much my animals mean to me and could not imagine if, God forbid, anything would happen to them while I was away, so I can assure that I will love your pets as my own and I look forward to meeting your little friends. |
| Amanda Guyer - I am a native North Carolinian and I have just moved to Charlotte. I am an animal lover! My family always had plenty of animals around the house while I was growing up. As a child, I spent more time playing with animals than with toys, so I have always loved animals. I have been pet sitting for nearly three years now and I love it. I currently live in an apartment which doesn’t allow pets, so pet sitting allows me the chance to be around and love on other people’s babies. Most of my experience is with dogs and cats, but I am comfortable with all animals. Also, I am currently a nursing student at Mercy School of Nursing here in Charlotte. So in general, I love being a caregiver and I look forward to caring for your loved ones. |  |
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Paulina Kudla - My name is Paulina Kudla and I'm a girl who lives in Charlotte. Animals are such a blessing and I can't get enough of them. Klaus is a German Shepard that I call mine and he is 10 years old but has the sweetest pup spirit. My other fuzzy baby is a Tabby cat named Kaden. She is fat and sassy. I love being able to take care of various animals and it brings me much joy. You can trust me with your pet and I will care for it fondly. Thank you! |
| Emily Mauney - I am a Gastonia, NC native and currently living in the University area in Charlotte. I am a senior in Civil Engineering at UNC Charlotte. My entire life, I have adored animals. When I was young, I grew up with a few Siamese-mix cats and a Pomeranian, and I rode horses at a family friend’s farm every chance I got! As a young adult, I lived with my mother and our collective three cats (Siamese-mix, Maine Coon-mix, and a feral cat gone domestic!). As a college student, I live in an apartment where I am unable to keep my cat, but I visit every chance I get. I also enjoy visiting with my father and stepmother, who have a cat, a Morkie, and a mini-Poodle, as well as my boyfriend’s family who have an awesome lab and a beautiful Labradoodle. I would love the opportunity to help you take care of your loved ones while you are unable. Pets are such a wonderful gift to us, and I know that you all cherish your babies’ companionship and therapeutic nature. A world with a pet is a world with more love! |  |
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Amber Klein - I love animals of all shapes, sizes and breeds! There has not been a day in my life that I have not had a pet (or two, or three….) I love animals and it shows in my care and love to them. I believe that our pets give the best unconditional love and they deserve it back. My pets have been some of my best friends and I make sure that I always provide them with the best life possible. I thoroughly enjoy caring for all types of animals and will provide great care for your pets because they deserve to be happy too! I have lived in Charlotte for about 7 years and reside in the Waxhaw area. I can provide service to areas such as Ballantyne, Blakeney, Waxhaw, Marvin. I currently have one cat, named Tiggy, who is 14 years old (with many years to go!). If I have the pleasure to care for your pets, I guarantee they will be well taken care of and loved while you are gone. |
| Lisa Clemons - I am a Charlotte native with over 10 years of pet sitting and volunteer work with local shelters and kennels. I love all animals and have 3 of my own-a jack Russell terrier, a Siamese cat, and an albino kitty. I consider my pets my “other” children and a vital part of our family. I have 3 children who also volunteer at local kennels and collect supplies to distribute to shelters. We are committed to caring for animals. I would love to provide your pets with loving care and look forward to spending time with them!!! |  |
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Nancy Horn - I believe that all animals -big and small deserve to be shown compassion and love. My children and I have lived in the Lake Norman area for 20 years with our entourage of animals, which included, dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, fish, rabbets, gecko's, frogs and a snake. Our home was the one that took the classroom pets to keep over school holidays. I have done pet sitting for neighbors and friends and our home now is filled with four loving cats who are brother and sisters I would welcome the opportunity to provide a safe and loving environment for your pet to be in, while they await your return. |