I’m so happy to be able to provide a valuable service to our customers and at the same time fulfill a life long passion of mine. I founded Leashrly Life over 9 years ago in the hopes of making a difference in the lives of people and animals. I wanted to use my passions in my everyday life. I didn’t just want to make a living, I wanted to feel good about how I was spending my day and making a difference in the world. A lifelong love of animals and the need to bring creativity to my work brought me to pursuing a pet-sitting business and a dog-training career while continuing to work at my existing marketing and life coaching businesses.

For the past 20+ years, I’ve worked in marketing and advertising. My other business, AMW Marketing, offers affordable, comprehensive marketing services to all types of businesses. However, my favorite work is training dogs. I truly enjoy working one-on-one with owners to teach them how to become leaders in their dog’s eyes. The satisfaction I get when I hear clients say how much better their relationship is with their pet and how well-behaved their dog is since they began working with me is unmatched by anything else I’ve ever done!

When I’m not working, I love spending time outside with my own little pup. I’m the proud owner of a 10-year-old mixed breed named Maizie. She is the love of my life and I could not imagine a world without her. In my spare time, I enjoy riding my Harley, hiking in the woods, cooking, figure skating, snow shoeing, horseback riding, jewelry making, drawing, journaling, spending time on the beach, traveling and, most of all, hanging out with friends and family.

My family, which includes my husband K.C. and our three kids, Cole, Paige and Noah, have lived in North Attleboro all of our lives. We also have a cute golden retriever whose name is Ollie and two black cats, Thor and Amora. My favorite thing to do is anything with my family. We love hiking and doing outdoor stuff. I also like going for walks with my dog, reading and love campfires. I have been a stay-at-home-homeschooling Mom and have loved every minute of it. With two kids off to college, I am excited for something new and helping you all with your pet sitting needs at Leashrly Life!

Hello my name is Julia, I am 27 years old and I am a single mother of three children under the age of six years old. I enjoy baking, watching Law & Order Special Victims Unit, playing with my children, and spending time with my family. I come from a big Italian family and enjoy being around diverse people. I am friendly and easy to get along with. I am a hard and dedicated worker, and attend Grand Canyon University online to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Technology. I like being on the computer, and I am very technologically savvy. My favorite colors are light blue and pink. I love glitter and sparkles of any kind, I am an animal print lover, especially leopard or cheetah, and I have a very big sweet tooth. I dislike bugs and creepy crawlers, clowns and spicy food. I am looking forward to working for this company.

Kevin lives in Millis with his wife Meghan, a Mini-Dachshund named Fenway, and a Black Lab mix named Oakie. Both Kevin and Meghan have been dog enthusiasts their whole lives, and started their own dog family early in their relationship. They had a Yellow Lab Elmo, Chocolate Lab Grissom, and a Mini-Dachshund named Austin. They even fostered a Fidelco, a seeing-eye dog named Hailey, who went with them everywhere. They enjoyed hikes, walks and river swims. The years with their first three dogs flew by with many great adventures, and left them with countless memories and good times. After a grieving period, Kevin and Meghan were ready to welcome new furry friends into their family, and are enjoying time spent with their new dynamic duo Fenway and Oakie. They are hoping to learn many new things from their fur babies. Kevin and Meghan love traveling, especially cruising. Everywhere they go they always make a point to visit the local zoo and seek out Kevin’s favorite animal, the sloth! Kevin looks forward to spending time with Leashrly Life clients soon!

I’ve worked for 23 years in the book industry but decided that I wanted to follow my heart and work with animals. I’ve done quite a bit of volunteer work with animals in the past. I’ve been with the Purr-fect Cat Shelter in Millis for 9 years, I volunteered for 4 years at a wild bird sanctuary while living in MI and I am a disaster rescue volunteer with the Humane Society of the United States. I also try to use my vacation time doing volunteer work for animals and/or the environment. In the past I’ve traveled to Kenya, Nepal, Borneo, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Thailand as a volunteer. Most of these trips were through Earthwatch. I live in Franklin with my four senior cats who are the loves of my life.

My name is Marilyn Donnelly and I have loved dogs all my life. My family always had a dog while I was growing up and my husband and I had three Sheltie’s at one time, then a variety of rescue dogs after that. I love the great outdoors and enjoy taking walks for fresh air and exercise. I am semi-retired and like to spend time reading, visiting with friends, and occasionally taking short trips. I welcome this opportunity to share my time in the company of four-legged friends with a wagging tail!

I have had dogs in my life for as long as I can remember. I have been with Leashrly Life since last summer. and have really enjoyed getting to know so many different kinds of dogs. I am always impressed by how loving and dedicated their owners are. My favorite park for dog walking is Wilson Mountain. My other passion is photography. I have been in the Stock Photography world for many years, and I teach a college course in Darkroom Photography at Wheelock College, where I also occasionally show my work. Additionally, I do Custom Framing at AC Moore.

I’m Wendy, and I can’t wait to meet your pets! Now that my 4 human kids are out of the house, I’m focused on my love for animals. I live in Franklin with my husband, our hound Trixie, our pit mix Molly, and our chickens, Ellie and Ume. Though my daughter took our cat Nicky off to college with her, I still get my feline fix volunteering at Baypath Humane Society, and fostering cats and kittens in my home. I have a Math degree and worked as an actuary before becoming a mom. Along the way, I’ve done some tutoring, party planning, and also charity event planning and fundraisers. I enjoy traveling, walking, puzzles, and reading (especially with a dog in my lap).

My name is Joanna Malinn and I live in Walpole with my husband of 16 years, two kids (ages 11 and 13) and 6-year-old Cockapoo. We have routinely cared for dogs of friends and family while they are at work or on vacation. Creating a special bond with each of the animals, our house has become a ‘home away from home’ for them when needed. This is a great opportunity to combine my passion for animals and love of the outdoors. I am thrilled to be joining the Leashrly Life team!

My husband and I moved to Franklin from Boston to raise our three boys. I have a cat named Milo and have had many pets over the years: dogs, cats, birds and ferrets. I even had a litter box trained dwarf rabbit who had the run of the house and lived to be over 11 yrs old. My personality is laid back and I enjoy a simple everyday life. Some of my interests are being outdoors, camping and hiking.

I am a semi-retired executive who has been around pets all my life. I currently live in Westwood with my wife and a 4 year old Cairn Terrier named Tilly. Tilly is the 5th Terrier we have adopted. Maybe because I spent so much of my professional life indoors, I really enjoy being outside regardless of weather conditions. In Westwood we are fortunate to live near Hale Reservation which offers miles of wooded walking trails. It is the perfect place bring a dog. My hobbies include golf and horse racing, neither of which I am very good at but do enjoy immensely.

My name is Victoria, but everyone calls me Tori. I’ve lived in Franklin for 25 years (my whole life). I graduated from Tri-County High School in 2014 in the Cosmetology Shop. I currently am still in the field working as a stylist. When I was younger my dad helped me set up a listing on the Franklin Website for dog walking. I was about 8/9 when I had a few "clients". Dogs and pretty much any other animals have always had a special place in my heart. Now that I am older, I have my own furry babies! Gizmo is my 9-year-old Pomeranian, Winnie is my 2-year-old Bloodhound, Bailey is my 4-year-old Potbellied pig, and Peter is the youngest of the group at 3 years old (Also a Potbellied pig). With having all these animals comes big responsibilities, but also unconditional love. So, I know how important people's pets/babies are to them. I'm so excited to meet new people who share the same love for dogs that I do and to help keep their four-legged friends happy and healthy! 🙂

Hello, my name is Alisha Lockhart. I am 31 years old. I have an 11-year-old son and a 5–6-month-old tortoise. They both have my heart. I am from Beverly, MA. I grew up with big breed dogs, such as bullies, shepherds and hounds. I'm an all-around animal lover and like being around different types of animals. I recently moved to Needham, MA and love it. I love traveling and seeing different parts of the states, the south is my favorite. I'm a country girl in the city with a Boston accent. In May and June, I'm planning to go to Costa Rica and Jamaica for the first time with my family. I look forward to getting to know the dogs and clients as well as the team I will serve and represent.

Hi! My name is Meg and I’m excited to join the Leashrly Life team. I have two dogs of my own, a doberman mix named Hannah, and a rat terrier/beagle mix named Corky. My dogs love spending time outdoors, so I am always exploring new hiking trails with them! Some of my favorite hobbies include travelling, cooking, and gardening. I can’t wait to get to know your dogs!

I live in Dedham with my three kids and they all love animals! I grew up with animals my whole life. I have a passion for pets of all sizes and species. I am excited to be able to help you by caring for your pets while you are away. Your babies will be cared for and loved just as if they were my own.

I’m a working, single mom to a beautiful 8-year-old little girl. I’m also a full-time college student working on my Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, although I did nearly choose a different career path as a veterinarian. I like to roller skate, read and do just about anything with my daughter. We love to be outdoors even if it is just in the backyard. Prior to motherhood, I hiked the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia and the Florida trail which travels the length of Florida. I’m a domestic violence advocate and with my degree, in the future, I really hope to make a difference in the lives of people who have experienced trauma.

I have 5 cats, two of which are kittens we are fostering, a dog, a hamster in a huge natural habitat, and some fish. Over the years I’ve volunteered for a number of different organizations and businesses including a couple of animal shelters and Charlton Memorial Hospital. I’ve also volunteered at a number of different types of events to help get animals adopted. Since childhood, I have always been around animals big and small. Growing up my family fostered dogs as well. One of the most memorable animals we cared for was an old german shepherd husky mix. He had hip dysplasia and awful arthritis yet somehow he had the best spirit. We took him in when his family experienced a period of financial hardship where they began living out of their car. You could tell how hard it was for them to “give him up” so to speak. So, we made sure to take him to visit his family regularly and kept our doors open to the family so they could feel free to come by to see him. I have always loved caring for and just generally being around animals. They warm your heart and find a way to brighten any moment. They bring you peace and comfort and are so selfless in the love they give. I believe that all animals deserve to be given all that in return and more. I promise I will care for your animals just as wholly and selflessly as they care for you because they deserve it!

I’m Caroline. I’m from Norfolk. I have two young daughters and I enjoy gardening, biking, walking, the beach, and being outdoors. I have always taken care of animals including dogs, cats, chickens and rabbits. I enjoy teaching my children about animals, too.

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a very proud owner of an adorable frenchie named Brittany. I live with my husband and my two teenage children. I left the corporate world to raise my children and while I still have one year before my last child goes to college, I am able to spend a good portion of the day at home. Suffice it to say, my frenchie and I would enjoy the company of a furry friend who might need a place to call home for a few days while his/her parents are away on vacation. We have a fenced in backyard and rest assured that your pet would be pampered and well looked after enjoying our company and attention.

I live in Franklin and have always had a dog in our family...german shepherd, lab, springer spaniel, portuguese water dog and several mixed! After my last pet crossed the rainbow bridge, I decided to take a break but missed my walking buddy! I joined Leasherly for that reason...I love walking with dogs!

I have lived in Millis for 29 years! My husband Brian and I have three grown children. I ran my own family daycare in my home for nine years while my children were growing up. I managed the encompass fitness daycare room for over 16 years, currently closed still due to COVID 19. I have always had a dog. My husband and I have a black lab named Beau. I absolutely love all animals and look forward to walking days!

Most recently, I dedicated myself to helping people along the path of home ownership. Whether it was buying or selling a home or just curious about the local market, I offer my expertise and guidance both as a licensed realtor, homeowner, and neighbor. I work hard to make the real estate experience memorable and enjoyable through transparency and honesty. When baby #3 arrived, I tabled my MBA and 17+ years of marketing and sales experience and became the CEO of our household. With 3 active and beautiful children, it was the toughest job l have ever had! My interests include painting, quilting, reading, gardening, woodworking, and all things Scotland. Our household includes a cockapoo, two rescued cats, an english budgie and a parakeet, and if my youngest gets her way, we'll be adding a miniature piglet to the mix!

Hi my name is Jennifer Ryan. I live in Norfolk with my husband, two college aged kids and my mother. Growing up my family always had at least 3 dogs and 6 cats at a time as well as rabbits, horses, cows, chickens, and pigs. Right now, we have two shitzus named Sashi and Chui, who keep me laughing. After homeschooling my children for the last 10 years, my husband and I are "empty nesters." I love being outdoors and going for walks. I also enjoy the beach, cooking, entertaining, and traveling. I look forward to meeting your best friends and caring for them as if they were my own.

I’m Kylee McGillivray, I’m 19 years old and a sophomore at Bristol Community College. I love animals and hope to make a career working with animals. In my free time I like to take my dogs to different trails and different parks. I like to travel and hang out with my friends. I graduated from Norton High School. My dog's name is Cotton and she’s a 2-year-old hound mix. We rescued her and she was a present for my birthday. She has been by far the best present I have ever received and she is my best friend!

Hi, I'm Sue! I live in Norfolk and I'm a stay-at-home wife, mom of a teenage boy and caregiver for my mom. After getting married and having our son, we decided I would stay home instead of going back to work. Well, 15 and a half years later I'm ready to get back out there in the world ﹣ I don’t think I could get behind a desk again after all these years, though. I've always been a “crazy dog person” and animal lover for as long as I can remember. I always had dogs and cats growing up. Right now, we only have one hound mix who is the sweetest dog and we love her more than anything. We had a Jack Russell for 15 years before her. I love to be outside and I love to walk. I'm looking forward to meeting your four-legged babies and giving you the peace of mind knowing they're getting the love and care they need while you are away from them.

My name is Patrick Pini, and I recently retired from a clean-out business I owned for the past ten years. Not being able to stay idle, I started looking for my next adventure. I realized that growing up and being surrounded by my two horses, several dogs and a cat were the happiest time ever. Loving all animals whether it be a horse, dog, or cat, I couldn’t think of a better job than that of a dog walker. Being outside, getting exercise and hanging out with “Man’s Best Friend” is the perfect job for me. I’m excited about meeting new dogs and know we will become good friends.

Hi, my name is Shirley and I grew up with family dogs and cats. I have two tweens living with me. We keep ourselves active and love outdoor activities as well as being content at home. We adore animals and are happy to host short visits in our house in Needham. The house is right next to a conservation area with a fenced in yard and an open plan kitchen/living room on the 1st floor. We are happy to walk as per your pets’ regular routines.

I am from New York City originally but have been living in Millis, MA for the past 20 years. I love animals, particularly cats and dogs – I have 2 fur babies of my own – Cleopatra and Cookie who are both very spoiled! Exercise is one of my top priorities. In my spare time, I work out at the gym, go on hikes/walks, do yoga, and enjoy playing volleyball, and swimming. I also like to go out to eat with friends, attend craft fairs, photography, reading, jigsaw puzzles and board games, and traveling. My trip to Italy a few years ago with my sister was amazing – we visited Rome, Florence, and Venice and met a nice group of people on our tour. Lastly, I have a huge sweet tooth, particularly for chocolate. No day is complete without chocolate in some form (cake, cookies, etc.) – thank goodness I stay active to keep the calories in check!