ABOUT ME

My name is Danielle and I grew up around dogs my whole life. I’ve always been an animal advocate and I knew I wanted to make a career out of it one day.

As I got older, my husband and I adopted a dog together and it really solidified the unconditional love and the responsibilities of owning a pet.

Our dog Jeter came into our lives during a time of loss while I was struggling to conceive a child of my own. He naturally complimented our family of two in the best ways possible. This little puppy was found in a box with his brothers and sisters and needed so much guidance and socialization. He was scared of everything and had severe separation anxiety when we left the house.

When we had to work, dog walkers would come over and walk him and Jeter’s favorite was always the long hikes with a pack of dogs, alongside an amazing trainer. That’s when I realized he had the best job ever! The idea for my company Mary Ruffkins came from mashing my two favorite activities: watching Disney movies with my beautiful daughter and my passion for making sure all pets have the best care.

While studying to be a nurse, I started walking and pet-sitting for my family and friends. I realized I loved putting families at ease by taking care of their pets, who had work obligations or vacations planned.

And now, I provide a trustworthy service to help relieve the anxiety of finding the perfect person to watch your pet. Different packages include short or long walks, daily hikes, and sleepovers, or hanging out for a few hours and feeding them. Like Mary Poppins once said: