About
Meet the Humans
For the first few years, Sherry did all of the dog walking herself. A sprained ankle convinced her that she and her clients were better served by her having some help. So, one by one she put together a select group of dog walkers over the past four years. These dedicated employees are conscientious, big-hearted, and brave all kinds of weather!
As you will see when you read their profiles below, they hail from different backgrounds and bring a myriad of personalities and talents to the job, but all share a deep respect and love for dogs.
Pet sitting is still personally taken care of by Sherry, and services provided from her home involve help from her family: Tod, her husband, and Elisabeth, her daughter. Elisabeth also helps with some pet sits, directing the laser pointer or playing with kittens while Sherry takes care of the chores.
Christine
I am a California native who moved to Maryland in November 2010. I joined PetPartners because I know families consider their dogs to be members of the family, as I do. I have two five year old dachshunds named Frankie and Oscar.
I love the fresh air and exercise that comes with the job for both the dog and me. But more importantly, I want to contribute to the overall well being of each dog. I always try to sneak in a few scratches behind the ears at the end of my visits.
I also work full time as a manager for a marketing firm.
Elisabeth
Hi, my name is Elisabeth. I’m 14 and I’m Sherry’s daughter. Ever since my mom started this business 7 years ago, I have helped with dog walks and pet sits. I know a lot of the dogs and cats just as well as she does now. I currently have 3 dogs and 2 cats and have lived with animals, including chinchillas and other rodents, my whole life. This has taught me how to respect them. When dogs board at our house, I pitch in to help walk and play.
Linda
I am a stay-at-home mom with a prior life as an Army Nurse. I have enjoyed five years of volunteering at hospitals and schools with my retired service dog, a golden retriever named Magee. Magee gave confidence to 3rd-graders who were struggling with learning and participated in therapy for young veterans recovering from devastating injuries. I have also volunteered with the Washington Animal Rescue as a dog walker and for foster care. At WARL, my 13-year old daughter often assists me. At home, my husband and my 10-year-old daughter are also pitching in to raise and train a sweet black lab puppy named Ambi for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. That’s Ambi and Magee in the photo with me.
Being a dog walker for Pet Partners has been a great way to combine my love of dogs with fresh air and exercise! I love getting to know and understand the personalities of each dog and look forward to seeing them.
Tod
Tod is Sherry’s husband and “silent” partner in Pet Partners. All the dogs who come to visit help Tod keep up his exercise program of two vigorous walks a day! He loves dogs and his patience knows no bounds. The Bed & Biscuit and Stay & Play would be impossible without his blessing, help and support. He telecommutes most days, and works quietly in his office on his computer. Some of our visiting dogs prefer to hang out with him there. When not walking dogs or working, Tod is often found at ice rinks. He plays in a recreational ice hockey league, takes classes and loves to ice skate to improve his game.
