In 2009 I was a sophomore in high school and working at a local kennel in my hometown of Daphne, AL. I absolutely loved my job but a new manager with poor leadership skills soon lead me to rethink my decision to continue working there. After leaving I couldn’t get over how much I missed hanging out with the pets I used to care for in the kennel, I had built relationships with these animals and really missed them!

My own dog Reggie had terrible separation anxiety and never did well at the kennel, his neuroses got my wheels spinning… What if I started watching my neighbors dogs, but with the twist of I’ll be the one who does the traveling, the pets can stay home and enjoy their normal surroundings, routine, and have fun in their own space.

As it turns out there are a lot of pet owners who hate dropping their best friends off at the kennel, they know their pet is uncomfortable during their entire stay.

It’s been a little while since I first hatched the idea to create pet care options that focus on your pet’s comfort and happiness, in the past 10 years I’ve created a team of animal loving staff in two locations that share my mission of keeping pets happy, active, and stress free. My goal has and always will be for each pet that we care for to be as happy as possible, and for each fur parent to enjoy a stress free vacation confident in their choice of pet care.

I started Happy Hound August 9, 2009 when I was 15. It started out all fun and games, but people took me seriously... It's been one adventure after another, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Since starting this business, I've been blessed with unimagined success in the forms of friends, mentors, life lessons, and best of all a profession that makes me look forward to getting out of bed everyday.

Thank you all for making this dream a reality!

Hi! My name is Kaitlyn, I moved to Chattanooga in early 2021 to attend UTC. Growing up I have always had an interest in animals and am lucky enough to have had various pets my whole life. I have 4 sweet dogs and 2 cats that I rescued.

Our animals bring us so much joy, I love having a job that allows me to return the favor.>I love getting to meet all of the different animals that I work with!

I’ve always loved working with animals and have been lucky enough to do so since I was 18. Taking care of your pets is my favorite part of the day! I’m so blessed to be taking care of your animals and look forward to getting to know them!

I got my first job in the animal field right out of high school. I knew then that working with animals was something that I would want to do for my career. I adore all animals, and working with them for a living makes me so happy! I have worked in pet-sitting/boarding facilities, as well as animal shelters. I have enjoyed learning all about animal behavior, administering medications, and overall animal care and safety! I am blessed to be able to meet and care for all your wonderful pets!