THE MISSION
To help create a better world - where we focus on building respectful relationships with our companions and animals alike.
I completely understand the amount of responsibility that comes with being accountable for the well-being of animals and am committed to ensuring they are always in safe, loving and caring hands. Quality over quantity, always!
It was always very clear right from the get-go that my life would revolve around animals in one way or another... Whether it was my love for every single Disney movie that showcased a talking creature (101 Dalmatians, Fox and the Hound, Bambi, etc.) to my expansive collection of stuffed animals that I would spend every single penny that I ever earned on.
If I wasn't bringing stray animals home or rescuing some sort of critter (bugs, frogs, birds, etc.) then I was likely tending to my own menagerie of companion animals! Regardless, there was no doubt in my mind that these special creatures were going to play a part in my livelihood.
Can't wait to meet your companions!
meet the "branch" manager, Chelsea.
SHE / HER • MÉTIS • LEO • NEURODIVERGENT
The ability to form honest connections with animals of all shapes & sizes is one that I take pride in - no matter the species!
Always ensuring trustworthy services to my clients and their precious fur babes is of the greatest importance to me! I hold extremely high standards when it comes to the care of all critters to say the least, using only force / fear free and R+ (positive reinforcement) approaches.
My overall understanding, knowledge and education allows me to provide your beloved companions with the utmost care that they deserve while under my watch!
PEEP THE NUMBERS
13+
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
729
"BIIIIIIIIIG"
STRETCHES
116+
HAPPY
CLIENTS
110%
ANIMALS
SMOOCHED
How it started vs. how it's going
2003
BEGAN MY FIRST DOG WALKING "BUSINESS" FOR $2 / WALK!
After hand-crafting some flyers using my collection of animal stickers, I became our neighbourhood's dog walker. The ultimate throwback IMO!
2019
WORKING WITH ANIMALS BECAME MY FULL-TIME JOB!
It started out on a "pet" care app & the rest is history - I was hooked! I got both feet in the door of the animal care industry & haven't looked back.
1998
WELCOMED OUR VERY FIRST DOG INTO THE FAMILY - JENNA!
This is where it all began to say the very least. Jenna was my first ever soul pup & is the reason behind what I do today! Rest in paradise sweet girl.
2011
STARTED TO VOLUNTEER WITH ANIMAL RESCUES & SHELTERS!
In High School we had to volunteer somewhere in our small town to get extra credit. Cue Cause For Critters & the blossoming of my experience!
2024
ANIMAL AVENUE WAS FINALLY LAUNCHED TO THE WORLD!
A *true* work in progress to say the least, but alas - here we are! I am so so so fortunate to be able to do what I absolutely love & adore every day...
Enough about me. Let's talk about how I can help you...
LIGHT READING ON THE BLOG
Mosey on over to the blog for your fill of alllllllll sorts of animal related topics! Please bear with me as I add new content. Eeeek!
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