Jenna holding a small Pomeranian in her arms

The Piedmont Approach

Every pet deserves to feel safe, loved, and completely at home.

Fear Free Methods · Genuine Expertise · Real Compassion

My story

With over 20 years of experience working with animals, I've built my career on one simple belief:

every pet deserves to feel safe, loved, and completely at home — even when you're not there.

My journey began in dog daycare — where I quickly learned that no two dogs are alike, and that's exactly what makes this work so wonderful. Over time it grew into something much deeper. I studied positive reinforcement training in New York City and have built my entire approach around Fear Free principles, meaning your pet's emotional wellbeing is every bit as important to me as their physical care.

I have a particular soft spot for fearful and anxious dogs, senior pets, and those with complex medical needs — the ones who need a little extra patience and a lot of extra love.

Credentials & background

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20+ Years Experience

Built on a foundation of hands-on care for animals of every kind.

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Positive Reinforcement Training

Force-free methods and reward-based techniques, always.

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Fear Free Principles

Emotional wellbeing is treated as seriously as physical health.

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Veterinary Assistant Background

Comfortable with oral, injectable, and topical medications.

A special place in my heart

The ones who need a little more.

Fearful dogs. Senior pets. Complex medical needs. They're not the hard cases — they're my favorites.

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Fearful & Anxious Dogs

I've built my entire approach around Fear Free principles — so nervous, shy, or reactive dogs are met with patience, calm, and zero pressure.

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Senior Pets

Cooper and Scout absolutely do not know they're seniors — and that energy is contagious. Older pets get all the gentleness and extra love they deserve.

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Medically Complex Needs

My veterinary assistant background means pets on medications — oral, injectable, or topical — are in confident, capable hands. Routines stay on track.

Life at home

Animals are my greatest joy.

At home, I share my life with two rescue kitties, Archer and Bijou, who mostly supervise, and two senior rescue pups, Cooper and Scout, who have absolutely no idea they're seniors. Animals are my greatest joy, and that joy is something I bring wholeheartedly to every pet in my care.

My crew

The family at home

Archer — rescue kitty, chief supervisor
Bijou — rescue kitty, co-supervisor
Cooper — senior rescue pup, has no idea
Scout — senior rescue pup, equally oblivious
Off the clock

When I'm not with pets

When I'm not with pets, you'll find me reading, catching live music, nerding out about cheese, and tending to my herb and tomato garden while Cooper and Scout remind me it's time for a walk.

What Clients Say

Stories from the families I care for.

“Jenna is incredibly compassionate, loving, and attentive with my senior dogs over the past decade she has been watching them in my home. My dogs absolutely flip out with excitement every time she comes to stay! Jenna administers meds with care and even adjusted her schedule around their sundowning routines. That level of care and dedication meant the world to me. I always get daily updates and photos and the pups are always so happy! She is also extremely trustworthy and respectful of my home. I wholeheartedly recommend her!”
Andrea Singer
Mom to Flash & Freddy
“I have three dogs that would challenge any pet sitter — Jewel, a feisty little tripod, Juniper, an energetic pit bull who treats people like a parkour course, and Dox, a senior dog who requires daily insulin and a carefully managed diabetic diet. Jenna handles all three without breaking a sweat. She is gentle and sweet with Jewel, effortlessly manages Juniper’s wild energy, and takes Dox’s medical needs seriously — never missing his insulin or straying from his diet. Every time my dogs finish their time with Jenna, they are happy, content, and clearly well loved. She is the only person I trust with them.”
Daniel Humphries
Dad to Juniper, Jewel & Dox
“Jenna is extraordinary. She has cared for my Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and cats for years with such love and compassion, as if they were her own. She follows food and medication schedules to a T and gives them so much love. What sets Jenna apart is her heart. When my Maine Coon passed, she came with me to the vet for his cremation. When my mom was in hospice, she brought her dogs to be by my mom’s side. Those aren’t things you can put a price on. She doesn’t just care for your pets — she cares for your whole family. I can’t recommend Jenna highly enough.”
Melinda Templeton-Duffy
Mom to Luca & Hugo

Ready to meet?

The first step is a free meet and greet — let's get your pet comfortable with me in their own space.

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