Taylor Reese

Owner

Throughout my life I have always surrounded myself with animals, whether they be my own or someone else's. I don't think I have ever not had an animal in my life. By starting this business, I helped myself by constantly being with animals, which are my passion and love in life. I enjoy the reward of making a pet comfortable and happy while their owners are away as well as providing adivce and encouragment to their owners along the way.

Currently, I own three dogs named Savannah, Partner and Tristan who are the light in my life.  Savannah (Golden Mix) and Partner (Sheltie) are active in the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club visiting schools, assisted living facilities and hospitals.  They have been involved since the club was just getting started in the early 2000's.  Partner and I have competed and trained in dog agillity since he was two years old.  We have traveled to nationals twice, taking home the top junior handler award in June 2009.  Tristan (Australian Shepard) is the up-and-coming young man at just over a year old.  We are training in agility and are competing in conformation as well as hopefully schutzand work one day.

I also work at Go Dog Go as manager and fully promote holistic nutrition and wellness for both humans and their beloved pets. I am here to share a wealth of information and knowledge with my clients and to help them support their journey with their pets. I am committed to a strong relationship with my clients and feel you should be as comfortable with me as I am you. I like to know/learn details about your pet so I can care for them to the best of my abilities.

My future holds a career in law enforcement, specifically as a K9 Unit working in conjunction with the S.W.A.T. team.  Private investigation may be in my career path down the road as well.  I am currently attending Waubonsee Community College majoring in Criminal Justice to obtain my Associates degree and then will proceed directly into the work force.

I look forward to providing the best possible care for your four legged, furry friends!

Barb

Midday Care Specialist

I have had an immense love and interest of animals my whole life.  The companionship of my own and the interaction with others have enlightened my life in so many ways.  I have had pure breds, a rescue Akita, mix dogs, cats, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, fish and even nurtured a praying mantis!  I have swam and interacted with dolphins in the wild and in controlled environments numerous times with having uncanny encounters with the dolphins and various fish species in my scuba diving adventures!  I find the psyche of these animals/mammals and fish so very observing and intriguing to me.

I live with my husband Jim, and our fur child, Wyland, a Yorkshire terrier.  Wyland is nothing like any of the other dogs I have had in my life!  I enjoy the challenges he presents and his unique personality.  I have had him in personal training, agility training and on-going training at home.  We all never stop learning.  I love his spirit and willingness to learn!  The unconditional love from our pets is priceless.

My past employment history is one of the corportate enviornment dedicated to human resources and management, along with an extensive sports background including being an IHSA certified basketball official.  I am happy to be voluntarily out of the corporate world and provide a much needed service of pet sitting!  I am current with my certification in dog/cat CPR and first aid.  My work ethic is one of dedication, trust and respect.  I look forward to having the privilege of providing the best care to your pet(s).  My goal is to treat your pet(s) as I would treat my own.  Knowing that there is no better care than its owners, I will strive to take the best possible care of them in time of need.

Debbie

Midday Care Specialist

My name is Debbie Daunheimer. I have lived in Aurora, IL all of my 52 years! I have been married for 32 years to Paul Daunheimer. We have two grown daughters and one grandson. My daughter is expecting her second child in December.

I have always worked an office job and this is a great change and challenge. I enjoy meeting owners and their pets and helping them however is needed. I have a love for all animals big and small. I have two dogs, Mackenzie (Boxer) and Roxie (Beagle). I don't remember a time in my life that I did not have some type of animal. I feel a bond with animals as soon as I meet them. I will take care of any animal as if they were my own.