Shaundra is a born and raised “native” of Fort Collins. Having grown-up with German Shorthairs and Labradors, dogs have always provided major companionship in her life. “Our house was always full of fun, dog energy,” says Shaundra.

Shaundra attended college in Nebraska where she achieved her Arts degree. Shaundra is a talented conservation artist and when she’s not pet sitting she’s operating her animal illustration business. Says Shaundra, “I’ve done work for conservation causes and I also enjoy doing commissioned pieces. I work closely with my clients and use various mediums, such as graphite, acrylic, pastel – even digital computer rendition.

Shaundra is excited to be pet sitting and dog walking with the Poochy Doos care team. “It is so fulfilling to provide care and peace of mind to pets and pet parents. I enjoy training and building relationships – plus there’s always something new to learn!”

In her free time, Shaundra loves going out for walks with her Boxer, Simon. Says Shaundra, I live with my husband of 20-years and my daughter. I enjoy biking, camping, gardening, quilting – and baking always makes a house a home.”

Shaundra is a Fort Collins and Loveland Pet Sitter and Dog Walker. Poochy Doos, LLC is proud to have Shaundra as a part of our Professional Pet Sitting Care Team!

April Neeb moved back to Colorado in 2018 after spending several years in Erie. She grew up with a Golden Retriever named Sugar, a Chow Chow German Shepard mix named Flower, and cats Yonder, Miss Kitty, and Spike.

During her high school and college years her family owned a farm, home to creatures of all shapes and sizes! She preferred studying outside to the soft sounds of clucking and quacking. April hopes to own her own farm someday, but in the meantime she’s looking forward to her career in pet care, being a foster mom and donating her time to animal advocacy whenever possible.

After college, April adopted two rescue pups, litter mates Addy and Ellie. They live together happily with five cats, three snakes, and two geckos! April worked in a daycare setting, where she gained significant experience managing canine play groups, where she learned a lot about behavior and made great friendships. Soon thereafter, April joined the Care Team at Poochy Doos. “Poochy Doos is a wonderful company that shares my work ethic and values, said April. “It’s the perfect place to continue my work with animals!”

April loves her diverse fur family and enjoys digitally drawing and painting them in her spare time. She’s also been known to make the occasional crochet craft resembling family pets. She has high hopes and ambitions for her work, and is even aiming to incorporate her art into her practice someday. Her other pastimes include hiking, writing, baking, and training her pup Addy to be the best girl she can be! 

April is a Fort Collins Pet Sitter, Dog Walker and Trail Guide. Poochy Doos, LLC is proud to have April as a part of our professional pet care team!

Charissa fell in love with dogs when she was very young. Her first “doggy crush” was a Border Collie named Pepper that would accompany the groups at Buckley Homestead. Since then, she has owned three Westies, helped raise an Australian Cattle Dog & Border Collie puppy, provided pet sitting for family friends, and cared for numerous dogs and cats as a professional pet care provider.

After growing up in Northwest Indiana, Charissa moved to Colorado in 2015. She has family in the Midwest as well as Fort Collins. She graduated with a B.A. in Human Services, completed internships at a few nonprofits, and now works full-time caring for all kinds of animals! Charissa is excited to be a part of the professional team at Poochy Doos, LLC and is committed to furthering animal health, wellness and enrichment.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, continuing lifelong learning, participating in social activism, and binge watching her favorite shows on Netflix.

Charissa is a Fort Collins Pet Sitter and Dog Walker and Poochy Doos, LLC is proud to have Charissa as a part of our Professional Pet Sitting Team.

CONTINUING EDUCATION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Pet 1st Aid, Canine & Feline CPR, Pet Tech 2015

Mindy Sherwood moved to Fort Collins in 2010, where she has made her home and is enjoying life to the fullest. She fills her days drawing animals and spending time at home with her two dogs, six chickens, and cat.

Growing up, she has always enjoyed the company of pets and even at a young age she was training her family dog to do tricks and Agility obstacle courses. As she grew older, she volunteered for multiple animal rescues and shelters. She learned Clicker training, a fun positive reinforcement training technique, as a teenager and has honed her skills with dog training ever since.

In 2010 she moved to Fort Collins to attend school for dog grooming and graduated as a professional Pet Groomer. She worked as the sole groomer for a vet clinic for over a year before deciding to pursue her other passion in life; Art. Mindy is an accomplished artist focusing on animal art, cartoons, and pet portraits. She runs her own pet portrait business along with other freelance work and being the official artist for multiple online pet games.

Mindy has since continued working with animals, joining Animal House Rescue as a volunteer and becoming an Advanced K9 Coach through K9 Wisdom Training & Consulting, and continuing to volunteer her time and skills to help dogs in need.

When she is not working with dogs or drawing, Mindy spends her time learning as many crafty and animal-related things as possible. She has found enjoyment in gardening, sewing, knitting, hiking, dog agility, and dreaming about hobby farms.

Mindy is a Fort Collins Pet Sitter, Dog Walker and Trail Guide. Poochy Doos, LLC is proud to have Mindy as a part of our Professional Pet Sitting Care Team!

CONTINUING EDUCATION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• K9 Coach Certification, a K9 Wisdom Program by Cathie Lee, ABCDT, 2012
• Pet 1st Aid, Canine & Feline CPR, Pet Tech – 2014
• CGC Certification, 2014
• Social Learning in Dogs: A Study of Learning By Observation and Its Efficacy in Training by Jan Casey, 2014
• Dog Emotion and Cognition, Duke University, 2015
• Advanced K9 Coach, a K9 Wisdom Program by Cathie Lee, ABCDT, 2012-2016

Janet Gavinski grew up in Wisconsin where she raised three great kids amongst a meager of dogs, cats, reptiles birds, and other creatures that captured the interest of her children. “My passion for animals started at a very young age,” says Janet. “It was only natural to share that enjoyment and appreciation with my kids.”

After completing a Veterinarian Assistant program, Janet moved to Fort Collins to be closer to family and friends. “I was also looking at Colorado Springs but Fort Collins has such a friendly vibe and active lifestyle; it just can’t be beat.”

Janet has volunteered at the Humane Society and has fostered many dogs and cats over the years. She is most proud of rehabilitating a rescue Greyhound, who eventually went on to receive her AKC CGS certification and became a very successful Therapy Dog.

In addition to her love of pet sitting and dog walking, Janet is also an accomplished equestrian. Her deep love of horses was nurtured on the trail during her four years as a trail guide. “I really enjoy working with and caring for horses, although I can’t have any of my own.”

“Caring for animals is such a fulfilling and rewarding experience. I know how much my own animals mean to me. Having the opportunity to give that same level of care to other people’s pets is truly a privilege. I’m very happy to be a member of the Poochy Doos, LLC care team!”

Janet Gavinski is a Fort Collins Pet Sitter and Dog Walker. Poochy Doos, LLC is proud to have Janet as a member of our Professional Pet Sitting Team.

CONTINUING EDUCATION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Pet 1st Aid, Canine & Feline CPR, Pet Tech 2015

Lee hails from Iowa where she grew up on farms. When she was in her early teens, her family moved to the Colorado Mountains where they lived on working ranches, before finally settling in Fort Collins.

“I have always had animals in my life and could not imagine life without them,“ says Lee. From helping her Grandpa with newborn calves to working with horses, her life has been full of animals. “Living on farms, dogs have always played a huge roll in my life,” says Lee.

Although Lee has typically adopted dogs, she recently started a new hobby of showing dogs! She has found that having a show dog has brought her the perfect work-life balance. Her dogs keep her company while she works and also let her know when it’s time to take a break and unwind with some fun play time.

When Lee is not pet sitting and dog walking for Poochy Doos, she enjoys volunteering at rescues, taking walks with her dogs, going to classes, exploring local haunts and meeting new people.  Lee also owns and operates her own bookkeeping service in the Fort Collins/Loveland area.

“I am super excited to be working with Poochy Doos, LLC and I’m looking forward to helping pet parents care for their kids. I know the importance of good care and how important it is to trust the people who are caring for your pets,” says Lee.

Lee is a Fort Collins and Loveland Pet Sitter and Dog Walker. Poochy  Doos is proud to have Lee as a part of The Poochy Care Team.

Animal companions have always been a major passion in Dana’s life. Dana grew up in the Midwest believing that dogs and cats can truly be our best of friends. Says Dana, “When we treat our pets right – they love us unconditionally, without expectations. What a gift!”

College brought Dana to Colorado in 1981 and she’s never looked back. She has been blessed with a dog in nearly every phase of her life, from raising Labradors, to training her German Shepherd – and now with her current love, “Roo” an adopted Dingo/Red Heeler mix. After college, dana spent over a decadeI working in the corporate world for a companion animal pharmaceutical company.

Dana realized that she’d be much happier actually being with companion animals, rather than marketing for them. Dana signed up for K9 Wisdom Training and Consulting’s handling/behavior course and began volunteering with Animal House Rescue & Grooming. Shortly thereafter, fate brought Dana and Poochy Doos, LLC together at an Animal House Rescue event, where she was volunteering.

Says Dana, “My life has taken the path it was meant to. I believe that when you direct your energy towards what you want, it finds you. I am so thrilled to be a part of the Poochy Doos family! This is an amazing adventure. Thank you for trusting in me to care for your pets as though they were my own.”

Dana is a Pet Sitter and Dog Walker in Fort Collins and Poochy Doos, LLC is proud to have Dana as a part of our Professional Pet Sitting Care Team!

CONTINUING EDUCATION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

K9 Coach, K9 Wisdom Training & Consulting 2016
First Aid & CPR For Pets, ProPetHero, 2017