About Us - Meet Our Team!

Abby

Supervisor

Hey there! I’m Abby, and I’ve been helping with Simply Yours Concierge since the fall of 2020, and in July 2021, I moved into my current role as Supervisor for the company.

This is my best pal Jax, a blue heeler/staffordshire terrier mix! I rescued Jax when he was a month shy of turning 2 in March 2019, and he’s been the greatest addition to my life. it’s been a wonderful experience so far as a professional dog walker/pet sitter – every client is so welcoming and friendly, and their animals are just as amazing. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, and someday plan on going back for my Masters. I’m a certified vet assistant through Animal Behavior College, and have worked at a vet’s office. I was an assistant manager at a daycare facility for almost 3 years. Being located in South Brunswick for a decade now, it’s easy to see how our clients help make this a wonderful community. Working with animals of all sizes has always been a passion of mine – my friends and family say I have a special connection with animals that is very rare. Every single animal I meet, I treat them as if they’re my own, with compassion, love, and respect. I’m so looking forward to meeting future clients and their furry family members and building a wonderful bond with them all!

Steven

Team Monitor

Hi I’m Steven, and I signed on with the company in the Spring of 2023. In the Fall of 2023 I became Team Monitor. When I was little I grew up with big dogs, a Mastiff and a Saint Bernard, and then we had cats once we moved, so I’m excited to work with pretty much any dogs or animals I come across. I love them all, big or small!

I’d been doing pet sitting and general animal care on the side for family and friends on and off for almost ten years before this job, so it was a natural fit. It was very similar, just in a more formal manner. My favorite part about the job is definitely getting to spend time with the pets. I haven’t had the ability to have a pet of my own for several years, so each and every visit is special to me as I get to spend time with friendly animals of all kinds and it fills a spot in my heart that has been empty.

In my spare time I am an avid gamer, and also go to a LARP in North Jersey one weekend a month. It’s a lot of fun, and there’s even a camp cat that we can spend time with there!

Kelly

Weekend Team Monitor

Hi! I’m Kelly and I joined Simply Yours Concierge in the Spring of 2024 and became Weekend Team Monitor in June 2024. I graduated from Rutgers University in 1994 with a degree in Journalism and Mass Media and spent 25 years as a radio reporter/anchor in the New York/New Jersey market spending most of those years at WCBS 880. I also spent about three years working as an Activity Aide with assisted living and memory care residents in Manalapan and Monroe, NJ. Ever since I was a little girl, I have had a passion for animals. I have had dogs and cats my entire life and after getting back into riding horses after many years away, I now have a horse as well who I ride five to six days a week. Currently, I have three dogs: Lola (Chocolate Lab), Jax (Shepard mix) and Finn (Chocolate Lab/Siberian Husky mix) and Dublin, my thoroughbred. I grew up in Central Jersey and I love serving my community in this way. I have always wanted to work with animals. Whether it be walking dogs, taking care of cats or helping at the barn, I have always been that reliable friend who has always been willing to lend a hand especially where animals are concerned. So spending every day doing something I love, caring for animals and working with clients who deeply care for their pets is like a dream come true. There is not a day that goes by that they don’t bring a smile to my face.

JILL

Pet Care Professional

Hi! I’m Jill, and I started working with Simply Yours Concierge in the Spring of 2019. I’ve been loving every minute of it since! An animal lover since birth, the simple truth is I became a dog walker/pet sitter by default, without even realizing it! In addition to our Fox Terrier Snoopy, I played with all of my neighbors, friends and families cats, dogs, bunnies, mice, gerbils, hamsters and guinea pigs, constantly growing up and learned all about pet behavior and personalities through a lifetime of hands on experience, despite having asthmatic allergies. I even helped out many coworkers and several bosses over the years with their pets needs, and everyone always said I have a way with animals that’s special. Being an all encompassing animal lover (I even owned a tarantula!) I never shy away from too big, too small, unfriendly, or unwell pets, and am very comfortable giving medicine and shots to them.

Thankfully I’ve been asthma/allergy free for years now and just love sticking my face in dog and cat fur with no repercussions, I just love them so much, I can’t help it! ! I treat all the pets I have the privilege of servicing as if they were my own, with love, friendship, companionship, safety, and fun as well as following any and all instructions, ensures your pet will thoroughly enjoy our time spent together! Being able to assist fellow pet owners and providing love and care for their pets in their absence, combined with spending time with their amazing animals and being outside with them is a dream come true! I have a background in art, and was in retail management before becoming an administrator in a radon lab for well over a decade, so I have serious customer service skills and apply that to all of my walks and visits. I love art, movies, going to NYC to shop and see shows, reading and traveling, but my favorite thing of all is being at home and having fun with my husband and our kooky cat Simon.

JEFF

Pet Care Professional

Hi! My name is Jeff and I’ve been with Simply Yours Concierge since the Winter of 2019. I look after our clients on a daily basis and build a strong bond with them throughout the walk. I am always happy when I get to meet a new dog or cat and learn their personalities and likes and dislikes. It makes me a better pet parent. I am a huge proponent of animal rescue and awareness. I grew up in a household of animals with many cats and dogs, whether they were rescues or strays. After years of being without a cat or a dog, I welcomed my first cat, Simon, into my home in 2013, and that was it. From then on, I took in 2 more cats, Rose and Jonah, and an elderly dog, Abby. Thankfully, they all get along famously. I have a full time career, in addition to working for Simply Yours Concierge, I’m a volunteer at Save Animal Shelter in Skillman, from where I adopted my cats and dog. I credit this experience for reigniting my love of animals and passion for rescue and service to those who can’t help themselves. I am very happy to be working for Simply Yours Concierge and I look forward to meeting many more dogs, cats, and others, young and old.

Melanie

Pet Care Professional

Hi! My name is Melanie. I joined the Simply Yours Concierge team in the Fall of 2022. I always had cats or dogs growing up, and I was raised on a farm. I had 2 pet sheep as well! Aside from being a pet owner myself, I’ve taken care of friends’ cats and dogs when they have gone away. Working for Simply Yours Concierge, I’ve had the opportunity to work with unique animals such as bunnies, rodents, birds, and some fish! In my spare time: I enjoy traveling, hiking, ice skating, and spending time with family and friends. One thing I enjoy about this job is the variety of animals I get to take care of and being able to walk dogs in each of the seasons.

TERRY

Pet Care Professional

Hi, I’m Terry and I’ve been on the Simply Yours Concierge team since the summer of 2021. I cover dog walks and pet sitting visits on weekdays. I grew up with German Shepherds and have always had them until my last one passed in 2018. Before joining the team, I always took care of of relatives and friend’s dogs when possible. At one point, I had a cat and bearded dragon lizard. I found and saved the cat from being outside and gave it a home until a better suited one was found, because I had 2 shepherds at that time! I have a passion for all animals – whether they’re domestic and/or wild!

In my spare time, I love watching my kids play sports and going to the beach. What I love about this job is I get to meet all kinds of new pets and people, along with being outside and on the move.

Brianna

Pet Care Professional

Hi, I’m Brianna. I joined the Simply Yours Concierge team in the spring of 2022. In my role for the team, I am a Weekend Backup Team Monitor, and also cover weeknights. My pet care experience ranges since I was a baby – I grew up with cats, dogs, and chickens as pets and the deer, turkeys, raccoons and ground hogs were just an added bonus to our yard where we provided shelter and scraps. Whether it’s giving care to an animal in distress or fulfilling my spare time by hanging out with one of my five cats and huge puppy, it brings me much joy. to spend time with animals.

One of the great things about this job is I can use any spare time I want to give me the ability to do things I love. I love traveling, I ride a motorcycle, and I spend a lot of time outside hiking or nature walking. I love a great adventure and sharing quality time by getting to spend time with pets and meeting new people along the way.

I am grateful for the job and view it as a fantastic opportunity. It keeps me motivated to keep going everyday after my generic day job and never fails to put a smile on my face. Whether the pets are stubborn and grouchy I still view them all in their own special little way as tiny happy blessings brought to us. I love having the ability to send pictures and sharing a break down of how everything went after each visit. It is a good feeling to be able to provide comfort and assistance in all times needed, pet related or personal.

Tess

Pet Care Professional

Hi, I’m Tess! I joined the Simply Yours Concierge team in February of 2022. My pet care experience is having my own dogs and cats, in addition to many pet sitting gigs I did when I was younger for family and friends. During my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends or family. What I love most about this job is meeting all the different dogs/cats for our clients.

TORI

Pet Care Professional

Hi, I’m Tori! I joined the Simply Yours Concierge team in the spring of 2022. I grew up with cats, dogs and lots of fish! I currently have a rabbit named Simon who’s too smart for his own good. In my free time I enjoy reading and going to concerts.

What I love about this job, is that it has given me the chance to play with cats and dogs for a living- childhood dream come true! It’s also enabled me to get outside and enjoy our beautiful part of the state.

Marcia

Pet Care Professional

Hi, I’m Marcia. I joined the Simply Yours Concierge team in the spring of 2022. After 21.5 years as a Johnson & Johnson employee, I decided to retire early in order to take care of myself and my family, especially my two sons with their High School and Middle School educations during the two year global pandemic. As the world began to re-normalize after COVID, I decided it was time to enter the workforce on a slightly different career path. I had my first dog visit with Simply Yours Concierge in May of 2022.

While in college, I began to informally pet sit dogs and cats for family members and friends while they were out of town. My first dog was a blonde golden retriever, Rubix. Now I have a reddish brown golden retriever, Yogi Bear. I trained him to become a certified therapy dog / emotional support animal so that I can share his love with others. We’ve conducted visits at Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell and Rider University. In my spare time, I enjoy doing therapy visits with Yogi Bear, traveling with my family, capturing memories through photography, and coaching youth Wrestling. What I love most about this job is a flexible schedule, being outdoors, and unlimited kisses, wags, purs, meows from all my four legged friends.

LISA

Pet Care Professional

Hi, my name is Lisa and I’ve been working with Simply Yours Concierge since the Fall of 2022. With me is one of my regular clients, Qori, a Shih Tzu and Poodle mix. I have been helping to take care of Qori since he’s been a baby at 2 months. I usually do dog walks/pet sitting during the weekdays. I’ve grown up with dogs and cats in the home, and add some turtles and a dragon along the way as well. Currently, there are a total of 6 dogs scattered among my family and I love to help take care of them when needed. We love our fur babies!! In my past experience, I have also done a lot of pet-sitting and overnight stays, helping friends and family when away on vacations.

What I enjoy and love about this job are the client animals I meet. They are so loving and sweet, you always get such a warm and excited greeting from them! And the tail wags say it all – they are so happy to see you and get their belly/chest rubs and butt scratches before going for their walk. The best part is getting to know their personalities. Everyone is different and that is what makes the job interesting and, most of all, a lot of fun. Also, this job is great exercise (the main reason I joined in the first place)!! It helps to keep the legs strong.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, especially the young children. I also enjoy taking the occasional road trip. I love to watch classic movies and listen to music of all genres. But most of all, I look forward to seeing my furry clients during the weekdays because they always put me in a great mood!!!

BEV

Pet Care Professional

Hi, I’m Bev and I started working with Simply Yours Concierge in February 2022. I grew up with cats, then had 2 boxers from 1993-2007. The three of us traveled the world together. We lived in Mexico and Turkey when I was a teacher. Now I have children and my daughter is allergic to many animals, so I love my walking friends instead of having any pets of my own. During my free time I travel or at least plan the next journey. I love live jazz and I’m learning how to sew. I really love being the special friend of the dogs I walk. I feel like their fairy godmother and I really enjoy how happy they are to see me. It’s mutual!!

KIRA

Pet Care Professional

Hey, I’m Kira. I joined the Simply Yours Concierge team in September 2023. I grew up helping my mother and godmother foster animals, by helping animals get used to kids and nurse them back to health. I currently own 4 dogs and 2 cats. In my free time, I chill with friends, and I also draw and paint here and there. What I love about this job is I get to spend time with different kinds of animals and learn new things about them – I feel like all animals are special in their own way. Also I get to go outside more to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery.

Sarah

Pet Care Professional

Hey! I’m Sarah. I started working with Simply Yours Concierge in September 2023. This is my dog Blue. She’s 9, a Pitbull Terrier and the sweetest dog ever. About four years ago I was supposed to dog sit her for the weekend and the owners just never came back. Sometimes I feel like she was given to me for a purpose because she’s the reason I’ve become so passionate about working with animals today. I’ve worked with animals for about 6 years now. I’ve worked with dogs, cats, billy goats, horses, birds and even pigs. In my professional past with animals – I’ve worked in dog daycare centers, and I’ve had personal clients of my own. Now, I wholly work through Simply Yours Concierge. On top of that, I’m also a certified dog trainer for basic obedience.

In my spare time I’m a full time mother to my 8 month old daughter. We spend a lot of time going on walks, playing and trying new foods. Aside from that, I love spending time with my friends, and enjoy watching horror movies. The best part about my job is being able to gain a whole lot of fur friends! Having the opportunity to meet all these animals and build a bond with them makes my days brighter. Some dogs need a bit more love and care than others. I think that’s what makes this job so special is that we get to fulfill that need.

Alyssa

Team Medication Specialist

Hey there! My name is Alyssa, and I started working with Simply Yours Concierge in the winter of 2024. I graduated from Delaware Valley University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology/ Zoology. I’ve had a passion for animals for as long as I can remember, and it’s a dream to be working with them every day. Throughout the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with all kinds of animals. Aside from owning my own pets, I volunteered at a wildlife rehabilitation center and at shelters and worked at my university’s animal labs, where we kept all our education animals. Today, I am also an equine veterinary technician, which I never thought I’d be doing. In my free time, I like hanging out with my friends, playing video games, making art, and attending concerts. Since starting at Simply Yours Concierge, I’ve gotten to know so many wonderful pets and love having the opportunity to connect with new people and animals.

Stacy

Pet Care Professional

Hello! My name is Stacy. I’ve been with Simply Yours Concierge since the Winter of 2024. Working for this company has honestly been a dream come true. Growing up in the Adirondack mountains I’ve always been around animals. I have experience with dogs, cats, bunnies and horses stemming back as far as I can remember. As a teenager I started taking care of my neighbors pets as a “business,” as well as my own. We have always had rescues and I’d say that left a soft spot in my heart to anyone who needs help. My goal for each visit is to take care of your pet as if it was you taking care of them as a part of your family.

In my spare time I love to spend time with my family. We are always active and enjoy swimming, hiking, kayaking and running. My daughter is young and I hope to pass down my love for nature and animals to her. My favorite part of this job is how every day is different! I absolutely love meeting new pets and of course getting to know each and every one the best I can. I live an active lifestyle and having this as a job is just the icing on the cake! My hope is to give you the best possible experience and peace of mind in whatever capacity my help is needed!