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The 'One of Ours' Story

I've been a lifelong animal lover, growing up with many kinds of pets: fish, turtles, rabbits, cats, and dogs. These days, I'm a mom to a budding teenager and two beloved dogs (below): Lady and Potato, or "Po."

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For me, pet sitting was born naturally from relationships I formed at my local dog park. Weekend dog visitors evolved into extended stays. While regrouping after a layoff, it hit me: having an extra dog (or two!) around was not only enjoyable, but something I could build a business around.

The name says it all. When a dog stays with us, they're welcomed into our home and everyday routines, with all the attention, affection, and cozy places to nap that come with being part of the family.

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With a marketing career that allows me to work remotely, I have the flexibility to build my days around family, furry and otherwise. My goal is to give your pets the loving, relaxed environment I'd want for my own, and give you the peace of knowing they're with someone who truly cares.

Potato the bull terrier and Lady (a mutt) ultra relaxed on the One of Ours purple couch

Snapshots of life at One of Ours…

Potato the bull terrier and Lady (a mutt) posing during a walk in the park
A walk in the park
Po (left) and Lady (right)
The resident One of Ours kiddo snuggled into the corner of the purple couch with Potato the bull terrier and guest dog April (a husky)
Couch snuggles
Including guest dog, April
Potato the bull terrier nestled into the accent pillows on a bed
Po nestles in
Cushy pillows: Po's happy place
Lady very excitedly approaching her new toy, a neon yellow squeaky football
Playtime
Lady gets a new toy!
Potato the bull terrier skeptically sniffing his new red rope toy
Po's new toy
He’s skeptical…
Lady comfrotably posing with a colorful chalk depiction of her name
Chalk art
Forever one of my favorite pics of this gorgeous girl
The resident One of Ours kiddo crashing Po's nap in the papasan chair (with guest dog Fin in the foreground)
A girl and her dog
Kiddo crashes Po’s nap (guest dog Fin, in front)
Po's bull terrier snout and paws peeking out from a cocoon of pillows and blankets in the corner of the One of Ours signature purple couch
Peek-a-boo Po
Psst, we can see you!
Potato the bull terrier belly up, napping like a boss in the papasan chair, snuggled in his gray Nightmare Before Christmas blanket
No one naps like Po
He's a professional
Lady catching some evening zzz's in a fuzzy gray dog bed on the One of Ours signature purple couch.jpg
Naptime
Let sleeping dogs lie
Potato the bull terrier flopped on his side, sunning on the backyard patio
Patio sunning
Trading comfy pillows for some sun on the patio
Selfie of Darci and Lady at the beach
A day at the beach
Lady's happy place (and mine)

Will your dog feel at home here?

One of Ours tends to be a great fit for dogs who:

  • Enjoy a relaxed home environment

  • Have moderate exercise needs

  • Are house-trained

  • Are comfortable around other friendly dogs

  • Can settle independently for short periods

  • Enjoy companionship and being part of the household

When another care environment may be better…

​Some dogs genuinely thrive with more activity, supervision, or separation than our home can provide. One of Ours may not be the best match for dogs who need constant activity or supervision, struggle with house-training, or have significant aggression or reactivity.

That’s why we meet first.

The complimentary meet and greet isn't a test. It gives your dog a chance to meet me and get familiar with Lady and Po. And it gives us a chance to talk through routines, care needs, and make sure everyone feels good about the arrangement. 💖

Our Happy Clients

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