ABOUT us

Here at Wags to Whiskers Pet Care, we are passionate about taking care of your animals and ensuring they are loved and happy! We know it can be tough having fur babies while also working long hours away from home, but we are here to ease that burden for you. By offering a variety of times and services for you to choose from, we strive to give you peace of mind that your fur babies are safe and well-loved while you are away. Feel free to book us as a one-time sitter for fun times like vacations, or we can be your regular day to day pet sitter! Visit our Services section for a brief overview and fill out the Contact form to set up an initial consultation call.

Meet the owners

OUR STORY

Don and I (Ashlee) met in 2014, shortly after I started my freshman year of college. I fondly remember meeting his beautiful husky, Marley, who tragically passed away when she was only two years old. We started dating in 2015 and rescued our first husky together, who is now approaching 12 years old. Don graduated from USF in 2016 with a finance degree, while I earned my Event Management degree from UCF in 2017.

In 2019, we married and relocated to "the country" seeking a slower pace of life and venturing into farming. Our family grew with the adoption of a second dog, a shepherd-husky mix who is a true "daddy's boy" and will soon turn six. In 2021, we welcomed a less furry addition: our daughter, an animal lover who has profoundly changed our lives for the better. The newest furry family member joined in 2023, a rescue we spotted with a Humane Society volunteer, just under a year old. He is the sweetest, most loving dog and absolutely adores kids which is great for our daughter. But just when we thought we were done “collecting” dogs, we adopted a 10 week old german shepherd mix from another rescue in September of 2025. We instantly fell in love and, now proudly wear the label "crazy dog people," but we couldn't be happier.

Understanding the challenge of finding trustworthy pet care, we established Wags to Whiskers Pet Care. Both Don and I grew up with animals—Don with Shepherds and Huskies, while I was on the opposite side of the size spectrum with Chihuahuas. We are dedicated to patient, individualized pet care, recognizing that each pet has unique needs. We look forward to meeting all of your beloved companions and caring for them as our own.

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The biggest helper and best dog walker

FUN FACTS

1. We have 4 dogs (all males) - one Husky (11), one German Shepherd Husky mix (6), one *Doberman mix* (3), and one German Shepherd mix (puppy)

2. Three of our dogs are rescues

3. We have 5 cows

4. We have chickens (or the mama ladies according to our toddler)

5. We both grew up with dogs and cats

Can you tell we like animals?

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A happy Siberian Husky dog sitting on a paved sidewalk, with a leash attached, surrounded by grass and small plants.
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Three black calves standing in a fenced pasture with palm trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
“Can we go pet the mama ladies?”
— Our daughter
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Certification badge for Pet First Aid & CPR for pet care professionals, valid from September 2025 to September 2027, presented by Pet Safety Crusader and Pet Sitters International, featuring a dog and cat silhouette, a medical kit with a paw print, and a red ribbon banner.

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