Proudly serving Nashville, TN with professional, in-home, dog walking & pet sitting services
Our Team
Pet Care Certified, CPR & First Aid Trained, Insured & Bonded, and Background Checked
Laura (Owner)
With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, Laura is a seasoned professional in dog training and pet sitting. Her journey began in 2010, where she dedicated herself to caring for homeless cats and dogs in downtown Chicago.
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Driven by a passion for understanding animal behavior, Laura further honed her skills under the mentorship of a world-renowned dog trainer at a prominent training facility. Her expertise extends to rehabilitating pets, training service dogs, and imparting knowledge to fellow trainers from across the country.
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Having garnered top-rated sitter status, Laura has been providing exceptional pet sitting services for over a decade. Today, she proudly leads Prefurred Pets Nashville, steering the team towards excellence in pet care and development.
Kat - Management
"Hi! I'm Kathryn, but you can call me Kat. I am originally from Boston but have lived on the west coast most of my adult life so far. I am an avid traveler, traveling to 11 countries over the past two years. I have had over 11 years of management experience, and I am so grateful to combine my experience and skills as a manager with my love for animals. I have always been a big animal lover having grown up around cats and dogs, experience taking care of horses, and always being the friend to dog or cat sit. Now, I am so excited to help Prefurred Pets Nashville to continue to thrive as the best pet service company in Nashville!"
Amber - Care Specialist
​"Hi! My name is Amber. I am originally from North Carolina but have recently relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, and I absolutely love it! In December 2021, I graduated with a bachelor's degree in zoology from NC State University, and I have been gaining all types of experience working with animals for several years now. Not only do I have experience working with wildlife and exotic animals, but I also have experience working with domesticated species like dogs and cats! I have been extremely passionate and dedicated to animal care ever since I got my first dog as a little girl, so I assure you that you and your beloved pets will get the best possible care. I am so excited to meet you and your sweet fur babies!"
Laura - Care Specialist
"Hi! My name is Laura and I was born and raised in Nashville. I have traveled around the world, but never have left this place I call home. I have a bachelor's degree in K-8 education from Tennessee Tech University and used to be a kindergarten teacher. I'm a mom to the seven most amazing humans on the planet and the four best/most fun/naughtiest dogs. I work really well in the chaos. I have always adored dogs. Some of my earliest memories are of me creating dog scrapbooks from my Dog Fancy magazine subscription surrounded by my stuffed dog collection and walls littered with dog posters on my 101 Dalmatians comforter bed set. It was a slight obsession. In my free time I love to read, create art, handletter & journal, make all the coffee drinks & cocktails, bake sweet treats and love on all my people and pups. I promise to take the best care of your sweet fur baby and love on them to pieces."
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Kate - Care Specialist
"Hi! My name is Kate Ham. I am a rare Nashville native, born and raised. I spent my undergrad years studying art history at Pepperdine University in Southern California. After university I worked in the nonprofit sector and restaurant industry in Washington, DC and New York City. During my time in New York I became a sommelier. I absolutely love wine. When I'm not working, I love to read, hike, and bake lots of goodies. My husband and I also love to travel and explore the world's greatest restaurants. I've been a dog walker throughout my adult life. I love dogs and can't wait to meet yours!"
Annie - Care Specialist
"Hello! I'm Annie and I am originally from Sacramento, California. I have lived in the Midwest/south for the past 8 years and moved to Nashville in January of 2022. I have been a lover of animals for my entire life and worked in animal welfare from high school through college. I graduated in 2019 with a degree in Equestrian Science and went on to manage a horse farm in Kentucky after that. Working on that farm and others gave me professional experience with all kinds of animals including dogs, cats, chickens and many large animals. I now work from home and get to enjoy working with pets right here in Nashville. When I'm not working you can find me hiking, exploring East Nashville, and spending as much time as possible with my cat Mars."
Erin - Care Specialist
"Hi there! I'm Erin, a long-time dog lover! Originally from Wisconsin, I've lived in Nashville for two years now and have loved every second of it. Through dog sitting (and growing up with my own), I have been able to meet and care for a wide variety of dogs. From playful puppies, to youngsters with emotional issues, to 100lb German Shepherds who hate other dogs. You can have peace of mind knowing my experience and passion for pups. I am so looking forward to meeting you and your furry friends!"
Sam - Care Specialist
"Hello! My name is Sam. I moved to Nashville in 2021 having lived in New Orleans since 2012 when I moved there for college. I grew up in a small cow town in Northern Massachusetts.
I have years of experience working with animals. Growing up, I had three German Shepherds, two Labrador Retrievers, a Bernese Mountain dog and around 15 cats over my entire childhood. I started volunteering at my local humane society during the summers of high school and during college. In addition, I have years of experience house sitting animals, all with various needs. I truly believe that pets are a huge part of the family and should always be treated as such."
Mike - Care Specialist
"Greetings! My name is Mike. I moved to Nashville from Philadelphia in October of 2023. I grew up in a household filled with pets including dogs, cats, snakes, turtles, chinchillas, and more! My love of taking care of animals began in my early teens when I started spending summers on my Aunt and Uncles farm. After that I soon became the go to dog sitter for neighbors and friends. I’ve always been a nature boy at heart and love outdoor adventures. I’m also passionate about music and have been known to hold the attention of dogs throughout entire songs. I just hope that’s a good thing, I’m still waiting on official feedback!"
Julia - Care Specialist
"Hello! I'm Julia, a Swede living in Nashville, TN. I moved across the pond at the beginning of 2020 and just started my fourth year in this awesome southern state. I used to consider myself a crazy cat lady - up until I started fostering dogs for MACC. I adopted my dog Darcy in 2022 and after I met my current husband (who also is a dog trainer), my family grew considerably. Today we have one Pittie and two Belgian Malinois. I have been working with dogs professionally since early 2023, and I take pride in caring for other people's pets just like I do with my own fur babies!"