Paws and Claws Pet Service, LLC
We treat your pets as if they were our own.
Hi! My name is Nicole. Animals have always been my passion. I have over 9 years of animal care experience. I have fostered over 120 animals with Shelter from the Storm. I also have 2 dogs, 4 cats, and a parrot of my own.
I have loved animals since I was young, but my first animal was a wonderful dog adopted from the humane society. His name is Lou. Lou probably provided me with more experience with animal care than one would think any animal could. It began with having to house train a very timid dog. He knew no basic skills. He didn't know how to climb stairs or even eat his dog food. Lou is also an epileptic and has grand mal cluster seizures. Lou's seizures are finally controlled and he is a very outgoing happy dog
With my work I also had the privilege of meeting many wonderful animals. I ended up adopting a couple of dogs and some cats. I now also have two other dogs named Bella and Bowser, and four cats named Starry, Lily, Doug, and Minnie. And one cockatoo named Lola. I also own a bearded dragon named Lizzard and a Chameleon named Camile.
Hi, I'm Hillary. I have always had a huge love for animals. I have tried to help them all my life, from an injured rabbit when I was a kid, to a nest of starlings trapped in a wall to a red-winged hawk that I rescued from inside a building a few years ago. I would do just about anything to save an animal. I have a dog (Koda) who is a cocker spaniel that I adopted who loves destroying new and expensive toys (his record is 20 seconds!) and a cat (Riley) who I've had since he was a kitten and is absolutely crazy but adorable! I love admiring and spoiling other people's pets so that's why I love my job!
Hi, my name is Maya. I'm currently studying software engineering. I love animals! I've shown dogs in 4H, trained dogs for WAGS, and dog sled every winter.
Hi, my name is Samantha. I grew up with Alaskan Malamutes, but now have a Pembroke Welsh Corgi with whom I have done a number of dog jogs and agility classes over the past nine years. I have never not had a dog and love working and playing with them - I am very excited to now have that as part of my job description.
Hi, my name is Jenny and I'm 23 years old. I've grown up around animals my whole life, especially dogs. My family has had a pit bull, a rottweiler-doberman mix, a boxer, a few labs, and a chihuahua. We've also had a quail, mice, fish and a hamster. Being around a variety of dogs has given me a lot of experience and confidence with them. I love the happiness and unconditional love they bring everywhere they go!
Hi, my name is Becca. I'm currently attending MATC here in Madison, working towards getting a bachelors degree in Zoology, after which I hope to work in wildlife rehabilitation someday. Ever since I was little I knew that I wanted to have a job where I could work with animals. Every summer my parents would take me and my sister camping up north for a week, and I think that helped shape my respect and love for all nature and animals. I even went to a farm that was down the street from where we lived and asked them if I could help them groom and feed their horses, I worked there for a little while and had a great time! I've always had pets too. I currently have a cat named Mort and there are two dogs at my parents house and whenever I go visit them I always end up going out in the backyard to play fetch or just run around with them.
Hi, my name is Donna. I can never remember a time when pets were not a part of my life, they taught me many lessons, showed me such love, trust, and joy. They love us unconditional, I would be honored to sit for your pet and show them the love you would.
Hello, my name is Jena! I am 22 years old and am currently a student in the Veterinary Technician program at MATC. I have always been an animal lover and have gained a lot of experience with animals over the years. I have volunteered with shelters caring for special needs animals, have worked with numerous horses, and I am currently volunteering with critters at the Dane County Humane Society. Growing up, my family had hamsters, guinea pigs, and fish. Now, I have my own horse named Stetson. I love caring for animals and working for Paws and Claws because animals are our loyal, lovable family members and it's rewarding to work with them.
Hi, my name is Taj. I'm 33 years old and currently enrolled in the Esthiology program at the Aveda Institute. I have a 2 1/2 year old cockapoo named Stella whom I adopted from the Humane Society and am looking to adopt another one very soon. I've had dogs all my life and just love the joy and happiness they bring into it. I have spent a lot of time around many breeds of dogs as well as other animals. The animals I have looked after so far have all been wonderful, playful, comforting, and had the best of personalities. This job has been rewarding knowing that I can give your pet the love and care they need when you need me to.
Hi, My name is Zia. Since the age of 12 I have been caring for animals. I started to take care of 5 to 10 dogs around the neighborhood. We would go for 30 to 60 minute walks around the town, on trails or to dog parks to play and run around. As I got older, I cared for dogs or cats while their owners were away or out of town. Sometimes, I would stay at the house with the dog or cat and keep the animal company until their owner came home, depending on the owner's preferences. I have also worked at a hotel for dogs where the owners would drop off their pets and I would help care for them. My responsibilities included managing play groups of 15-30 dogs, cleaning up after the play dates, and filling out report cards to inform the owners on how their dog did during the day. I volunteered at the SPCA with training and obedience, social, emotional and walking skills with puppies and dogs. I worked at an organization called Metro Dog where I bathed, played, and supervised dogs.
I guarantee a strong connection with your dog and you. I will be sure to take extra special, fun, loving care of your furry family member.
Hi my name is Courtney, I'm a sales representative for 686 outwear. I've had dogs my whole life and couldn't live without one! My dog Holden is a German Shorthaired Pointer that loves to skateboard, mountain bike, hike and swim. He has a ton of energy and needs a lot of exercise. I was happy to find that a service like Paws and Claws existed let alone have the opportunity to work with them!
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