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About Working For Wags

Our Pack

Our team is made up of vet techs, vet assistants, dog daycare specialists, and dog-trained professionals in Tucson, AZ. Our dog sitters are 18+ and go through a series of steps to ensure they are qualified to work with your pets including basic dog care protocol & procedures and background checks.

Frankie's Certifications

Frankie (& Robert), Founder & Chief Canine Officer

With experience running multiple successful businesses, many hours of experience training and being trained by dogs, as well as a long history of being animal lovers, the team decided it was time to pursue a shared dream to create a safe place for dogs (dogsoftucson.com) and solve a recurring problem of never having someone experienced available to watch their pack when they wanted to take a vacation. 🐾

Our pack consists of Max, Maddie, and Macy, a tortoise named Micheal, and a chicken named Ethan.

Milena, Chief Canine Officer & Sitter

Milena has always loved animals and is constantly seeking their company. She has been traveling extensively, pet sitting, and has made many furry friends all over the U.S. and Mexico. Milena has also been in the business world all her life, helping companies with accounting, finance, HR, contract management, and compliance.

Over the last few years, she has been telling all of her friends that her next venture would involve animals. That’s when she came across the concept of Dogs of Tucson and immediately knew that it would be a great fit.

Angela, Sitter

Hello! I’m Angela. I grew up with dogs, cats, and fish all my life. I have 3 cats and each one is completely different from the others but in the end, all know when “Mom” need a cuddle cause we had a long day. I have 6 fish tanks so I can offer experienced care for your fish babies as well. I even had an iguana and a ferret.

My passion for animals took me to Vet Tech School in 2006 where I was able to help hands-on with lots of animals and give them the care they deserve and educate owners for their furbabies. I’ve been petsitting since 2006 including overnight care, medications, and special needs animals, and love my longtime clients and their pets.

In my spare time, I love to travel so we understand the need for good pet care.  I’d love to meet you and give your furbabies the comfort and care of being safe at home while you are away. 🐾

Katelyn, Sitter

Hi, I’m Katelyn! Animals have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up with family dogs and spending time trail riding with my grandma sparked my passion for animals and their care. That passion led me to participate in FFA, where I showed market steers, which helped me develop my interest in veterinary medicine.

I recently graduated from Pima JTED’s Veterinary Science Program, and I am an NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA). I’m also certified in Pet CPR, First Aid, and Fear-Free Animal Handling. My education and hands-on experience have given me valuable skills in animal care, behavior, and handling techniques to ensure pets feel safe and comfortable.

At home, I’m lucky to have two wonderful dogs—Stella, an 85-pound Hound Lab mix, and Saddie, a 55-pound Tolle-Aussie mix. In addition to dogs and cats, I have experience working with various livestock, including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.

Currently, I work at our sister company Dogs of Tucson, so my availability is limited to check-ins and dog walks. However, I am committed to providing attentive, reliable care while maintaining pets’ normal routines in their familiar environment. I know how important it is to trust someone with your home and beloved pets. This is why I always prioritize respect, attention to detail, and clear communication—including regular updates and photos—so you can feel at ease while you’re away.

I look forward to meeting you and your furry family members and providing them with the best care possible!

Kianna, Sitter

Greetings!! My name is Kianna. I grew up with many different animals here in the desert. I started with hermit crabs, lizards and small snakes, then cats and dogs.

My passion for animals guided me to pursue some scientific and veterinary knowledge once I graduated high school. I went to veterinary tech school in 2010 at Pima Community College, which provided me with knowledge and hands-on experience in the veterinary field. After gaining some experience working as a veterinary technician for a couple of years, I started to branch out and pet sit, offering daily visits, knowledge and experience medication animals and overnight care. Through working in the field of veterinary medicine for the past 10 years, I have gained insight into taking care of special needs animals, Fear Free certification and shelter medicine. Now I am focusing on finishing up my Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences.

Currently, my partner Jacob and I have 2 cats, Nusance and Kitty. Kitty is the I-want-your-attention kind of cat and Nusance is my sweet, sometimes cranky old lady, both of whom I love very much. Jacob and I like the great outdoors, including traveling, hiking and rock climbing. We both understand the need to have someone you trust take care of your fur babies while you are gone. I look forward to meeting you and taking care of your fur babies as if they were my own.

Payton, Sitter

Hello! Pleased to meet you, my name is Payton. I am an Engineering Student at the University of Arizona and a long-time lover of animals. I have 14 years of equine experience teaching lessons in both Western and English disciplines along with experience in maintaining and caring for horses of a variety of breeds. Growing up, I was no stranger to pets personally owning multiple reptiles from tortoises to leopard geckos all the way to fuzzy rats. I am a large dog breed lover, I am especially a big fan of my beloved “mini horse” Stella, my 6-year-old Bloodhound. I have worked closely with pitbull rescues in the past and am comfortable with stronger breeds. I also have experience with both large and small fish tanks and am extremely comfortable with live feedings if necessary for care. I’ve had the opportunity to work with a vast variety of pet breeds and I treat each animal I encounter as if it were my own. Your pet is more than a pet, they are family. I look forward to meeting, caring for, and loving your furry friends while you’re away.

Zack, Sitter

Hey there! I’m Zach, a pre-med student at the University of Arizona (Go Wildcats!). Originally from South Dakota, I’ve always had a passion for animals. From cats and dogs to birds and small critters, I love caring for all kinds of pets. Growing up with furry friends of my own, I know firsthand how important they are—not just as companions, but as true family members.

Whether it’s keeping your pets active, cuddling them, or making sure they get their food on time, I’m dedicated to giving them the best care. My goal is to provide a safe, fun, and loving environment for your pets while you’re away. I can’t wait to meet them and become their next best friend!

Interested in joining the pack? Get paid to make dogs happy!

Our dogs are more than just pets!

They are our children and family. We know you hate the thought of your pet being lonely. The look on your pet’s face when you head out for work or on vacation can leave us feeling guilt-ridden. We get it!

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What our clients are saying.

  • Angela did such an awesome job with our dogs! This was the first time we have left our dogs in a very long time due to 2 of the 3 being elderly and needing extra care. Angela was very attentive to their needs. We never had to worry about how they were doing because she would send updates via texts with pictures several times a day. Angela also brought up the mail and took care of garbage. I think the house was cleaner when we came home than when we left. I would not hesitate to have Angela back to watch out furry babies.

    Amy Rebmann Avatar Amy Rebmann
    February 19, 2023
  • Justeen watched our cat for 5 days while we were gone for an extra long weekend. She also watered our plants and took the trash out even though we had forgotten to ask. When we came back our cat, who can be withdrawn after we've been away, acted like we had only been gone a couple of hours. We're very happy to have found this company.

    ted ruff Avatar ted ruff
    June 14, 2023
  • We had a great first experience with Working for Wags! They came to our house to feed our two pups for several days while we were on vacation. Following their visits, they sent us updates by text and pictures by email, both which were greatly appreciated. They also helped us try to troubleshoot some odd behavior from our dogs, which turned out to be related to a smoke alarm that required battery replacement and was scaring the pups. Overall, we had a very positive experience and will definitely use Working for Wags again when we are out of town. :-)

    Erica Chard Avatar Erica Chard
    December 22, 2022
  • Kristy knew that we were first time doggie parents to leave our babies. She made us feel so comfortable and able to enjoy our vacation.

    Susan Spalla Avatar Susan Spalla
    January 1, 1970
  • Nice range of services and all 3 staff I’ve worked with were great. My dog had a great time with them.

    Scott Kristie Avatar Scott Kristie
    November 1, 2022
  • Kristy with Working for Wags was fabulous! She showed up at the agreed times and sent us updates during our trip! This will be our new go to when we need a dog sitter!!

    Christina Duffy Avatar Christina Duffy
    October 16, 2022
  • Kristy was fantastic! My pets (dogs and cats) quickly warmed up to her and seemed to really feel comfortable with her (and the other sitter that visited too). I have one EXTRA nervous dog and I was shocked how quickly he warmed up to her. I got frequent updates about my pets and pictures even (which made me so happy and get to see how comfortable my pets were). It 100% put my mind as ease knowing my pets were in such good hands. Would definitely recommend.

    Belinda Colleen Morton Avatar Belinda Colleen Morton
    November 20, 2022
  • Everyone from Wags from supper friendly, they are very detailed and communicate super well. Ocean took amazing care of our babies, she also sent frequent updates and pictures that we loved. We will definitely call wags everytime we are away.

    Lorene Stanley Avatar Lorene Stanley
    June 7, 2023
  • Working For Wags is a great service! We've used them twice this year and our dogs love their WFW caregiver! The entire staff is friendly, caring and professional. We highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable and affordable pet sitting service.

    Pearl Ford-Fyffe Avatar Pearl Ford-Fyffe
    October 28, 2023
  • Angela not only took care of all 4 of our cats each day but went above and beyond with pictures and updates everyday. She even watered our plants. I highly recommend!

    Joan Lee Avatar Joan Lee
    May 21, 2023

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