Meet the Owner!

Owner/ Operator: Rebecca

Welcome!! I’m Rebecca- Columbus native, life long pet owner, after years of pet sitting part time I made the transition to full time and never looked back !! I absolutely fell in love.

The relationships that we get to build with clients and pets are near and dear to my heart. Watching as pups get more comfortable not just with me but with others and the sounds and noises and big big world all around them is a treasure.

Whats your FAVORITE thing about this position?

Providing personalized care that pays attention to all the little details!! And of course ALWAYS goes above and beyond— because there’s no such thing as spoiling your pets when they’re endlessly deserving!!!

Wags and Kisses comes from a love for others, a love for animals, and the passion to be better. Better for the people and better for the pets! Thats why intention and forethought go into all that we do. Building a welcoming community to foster while doing what I love most? Loving the pets! Thats the absolute dream.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years animal experience

  • Cat and Dog First Aid + CPR Certified

  • Emergency response training

  • E-Qip Background check completed (former U.S. DOE employee and received public trust security clearance active through 2031)

Meet the Team!

Pet Sitter: Val

Hi! I’m Valerie you can also call me Val, a life long pet owner, and horse girl !! I love being able to make new furry friends. During the weekend I spend my free time at the farm taking care of horses and the barn. Back at home I enjoy caring for my chickens, dogs, cat, and family.

Whats your FAVORITE thing about this position?

The mutual exchange of joy that you get to have caring for the pets and their people.

Second favorite… the kisses!!! Getting covered in kisses and fur means a day full of love. Nothings better than cuddling up and loving on pets. Providing that warm loved feeling that leaves pets happy and purring is priceless.



Qualifications:

  • 6+ years animal experience

  • Equestrian care experience

  • Pet First Aid and CPR certified

  • Background check completed

Pet Sitter: Jake

Hi! I’m Jake, not always a lifelong pet owner, but delighted to have become one in the last six years. In addition to caring for pets, I have years of experience working with children and babies. After getting certified through Red Cross in CPR and first aid I expanded to volunteering with animals and later joining our team here.

I love to bring joy and big smiles to the faces of all the pets we care for at Wags and Kisses. Joining the team has been a labor of love, and led me to making all the best four legged friends!!

Whats your FAVORITE thing about this position?

Getting to play with the pups, Being out in the city, Having each day be a new experience.