Lake Minnetonka Pet Sitters was founded in September 1999 by Minnesota native, Jody Smith. Her goal was to provide premium pet care services for the Minnetonka area. Our experienced and dedicated staff members work together to meet the needs of our diverse clientele.
Jody
Jody has always loved the company of pets. While growing up in Minnetonka, her family had a variety of pets – dogs, cats, fish, turtles a horse and even a pet duck. Jody received her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Cloud University in 1984. She spent 15 years gaining business experience in corporate America before launching her own enterprise in the field of pet care. Jody is a photography enthusiast who enjoys photographing her clients.
Jody walking Dutch, Penny and Sammie
Mary
Mary has been pet sitting for friends and family for over 10 years and has a genuine love for animals. Mary has been with Lake Minnetonka Pet Sitters since February of 2001. Mary enjoys her mid-day walks with the energetic dogs and her playtime with the precious cats that she cares for.
Mary and Buddy
Barb
Barb has been with Lake Minnetonka Pet Sitters since May of 2001. Barb is a retired school teacher with a variety of pet related experience, including breeding, training and handling of show dogs. With her abundant knowledge of the pets and her insight on their behavior she brings out the best in each animal she cares for. She currently does mid-day walks and specializes in the walking of puppies.
Barb and Bucky enjoying the snow
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Randi
How long have you worked for LMPS? since September 2003
Pet types that you care for: Cats, dogs, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, birds fishes and horses.
What do you love about pet sitting/dog walking? The energy, joy and spontaneous nature of my animal friends.
What is the funniest or strangest thing you have seen a pet do?
Your first pet: Pretzel, a tabby cat
Something people may not know about you? I was a champion equestrian rider
Judy
How long have you worked for LMPS? since 2003
Pet types that you care for: Mostly dogs and cats, but have had bunnies, reptiles, birds, fish, hamsters & gerbils, etc.
What do you love about pet sitting/dog walking? I think of the cats and dogs as 4-legged children, but a lot
easier to take care of than human children. I like that I am able to get exercise when I’m walking dogs.
What is the funniest or strangest thing you have seen a pet do? This bulldog, Buster, gets so excited to eat – he runs to his eating spot and then jumps up and turns circles, otherwise he is very calm.
Your first pet:
Something people may not know about you? I used to draw animals in my high school days and I have won a couple drawing contests, 1 being Tippy the Turtle.
Marie
How long have you worked for LMPS? since Febuary 2005
Pet types that you care for: Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters and frogs.
What do you love about pet sitting/dog walking? Their unconditional love, ALWAYS happy to see you. They get exercise and so do I!
What is the funniest or strangest thing you have seen a pet do? Dogs that attack the TV when a dog in on.
Your first pet: Dog Arrow.
Something people may not know about you? I was a body builder.
Lisa
How long have you worked for LMPS? since 2010
Pet types that you care for: Dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, horses, hamsters.
What do you love about pet sitting/dog walking? The pets are always happy to see me!
What is the funniest or strangest thing you have seen a pet do? Attach a TV when a dog is on.
Your first pet: Hamster – Hammy.
Something people may not know about you? Was an AKC junior handler from age 10 till 15.
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