DOGS ON THE RUN

DOGS ON THE RUN

A Certified Woman-Owned Small Business With a Big Vision

For over two decades, Dogs On The Run® has set the standard in luxury pet care, blending high-touch service with deep understanding of what families truly need. We’ve built a legacy on trust, compassion, and relationships that last.

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Luxury Pet Care. Trusted Professionals. Concierge Experience.

Founded in 2003, Dogs On The Run is a boutique pet care concierge built to serve families who expect more than just a sitter; they expect trust, consistency, and exceptional care.

We’re not a marketplace. We’re not a gig economy app. We’re a relationship-based service that personally matches you with vetted professionals who take their work seriously. Our Care Team model ensures that your pet is never left without care; even when life happens.

Yes, we offer an app, but it’s a tool of convenience, not our identity. It allows you to message professionals, view invoices, update pet profiles, and manage reservations, all from the palm of your hand. But behind every booking is a real person, working to ensure your experience is seamless and personalized.

Our professionals are chosen for their experience, character, and compassion. We work with those who embody our core values of integrity, kindness, and accountability; and who treat your home and your pets with the highest level of respect.

Dogs On The Run gives back quietly but consistently, supporting families and pets in times of transition, honoring the lives of clients’ beloved pets, and partnering with nonprofits and local agencies when help is needed.

This is not gig work. This is pet care, redefined, grounded in trust, backed by a concierge team, and designed for families who won’t settle for less.

Meet the DOTR

Administrative Team

  • Founder/CEO

    April has over 25 years of Strategic Leadership experience. DOTR was born in 2003 as a passion project. The entrepreneurial venture was not the intention, but in April’s destiny. She combined her love for animals and people to build an epic community of compassionate individuals. 

    Favorite Breed of Dog or Cat:
    “Really? I can’t pick just one. I will say that I tend to prefer the big bully breeds and anything that purrs.”

  • Director of People and Culture

    Erika comes to DOTR with 25 years of experience in the Corporate Rat Race of HR, Sales and Marketing.  Erika started working with DOTR as a pet Care Professional “on the Fur-Field” and is now helping other Professionals develop their passion and professionalism.

    Favorite Breed of Dog or Cat:
    “I love Doodles! We have two Doodles, one Pyrennes.Standard Poodle and one Airedale/Standard Poodle. They act like humans and are just a joy to our family.”

  • Director of Operations

    Maddy has over 10 years of Customer Service experience and found a knack for luxury, high-end customer service during her time working in the cosmetics industry. Combined with her passion for animals and helping others, Maddy reports this is her “Dream Job”. Favorite Breed of Dog or Cat: “I love all cats and dogs but I'm obligated by Yoshi (DOTR's “Chief Pet Officer”) to say Italian Greyhounds!”

  • Concierge Specialist
    Reece spent 4 years in LA training in performing arts and working as an actor, while supporting himself in fine dining and hospitality industry. Reece also gained 2 years experience in management for a herbal wellness company focussing on sales training and customer service development. His passion and most recent experience was in styling for apparel brands and personal styling in London.

    Favorite Dogs/Cats:

    “I have a french bulldog named George who is my best friend, so frenchies are definitely my soft spot dogs. I also love dobermans, and scruffy rescues. 

    I do also love sphynx cats, they remind me of aliens and i'm obsessed with that.”

  • Reservations/Admin Specialist

    Leslie has 25+ years experience in corporate administration, including marketing, fundraising, management, training, social media, and accounting.

    Favorite Breed of Dog or Cat: “Any and all rescues .”

  • Reservations Specialist

    Cassandra comes to DOTR with 10 years experience in Customer Service, 5 years in Business Administration and 1 year as a Corporate Trainer. Her professional goal is to always make a positive impact with everything she does.

    Favorite Breed of Dog or Cat: “ Ummmm, I like them all.”

  • Reservations Specialist

    Jay has over 5+ years of Customer Service experience. He takes great pride in helping people reach their professional goals; by coaching and supporting small business owners.

    Favorite Breed of Dog or Cat: “I love black cats and long haired Chihuahuas.

  • Concierge Manager

    Joey has 20 years of service oriented experience including managing and leading teams in multiple industries. She takes pride in creating genuine relationships with both DOTR clients and pet care professionals.

    Favorite Breed of Dog or Cat: “Poogle. My late dog was a Beagle and Poodle mix so this mixed breed is my favorite!”

  • Marketing Manager

    Allison has an extensive Customer Service background from coordinating home renovations to coaching people in their weight loss goals, Allison has always enjoyed helping people thrive! She is incredibly grateful to have joined Dogs On The Run, getting to work on the Concierge team and growing marketing strategies to share about the incredible pet care services and compassionate professionals at DOTR.

    Favorite Breed of Dog: “I love Labrador Retrievers, their quirkiness and personalities are so much fun! I currently have my 2nd Lab/Pit mix and they have both captured my heart in special ways!

  • Business Administrator

    Sophia has 5 years of Customer Service and Sales experience working in the Real Estate industry. She was a Mortgage Loan Officer for most of those years with sprinkles of Administrative and Human Resources experience.

    Sophia also loves fostering dogs and she tries her best to ensure all animals are taken care of. With animals as her greatest passion and having a knack for helping others she knew DOTR was the BEST place for her to work. 

    Favorite Breeds: "I quite honestly love all breeds but I have to be a little biased and say Golden Retriever's because of my baby Hudson (DOTR's Director of Sleeping & Lounging Activities)". 

  • Operations Coordinator

    I've spent the last ten years playing professional baseball, pitching for four different MLB teams, reaching as high as AAA. Towards the end of my playing career, I earned my degree from Northeastern University and spent time giving pitching lessons to younger athletes aspiring to reach the next level as well.

    My favorite dog breeds are any kind of rescue and cavalier king Charles spaniels. 

  • Customer Solutions Specialist

    With over 15 years of experience supporting children across daycare centers, after-school programs, and high school environments, I bring a strong background in both education and care. I’ve also had the opportunity to work within the medical device and educational publishing industries, expanding my skills in professional service and communication.

    I have a special love for pit bulls—their playful spirit and fierce loyalty to their families inspire me every day.

  • "CPO" Chief Pet Officer

    Yoshi joined DOTR in 2021 as an Emotional Support Animal. He is dedicated to taste testing and recognized as the DOTR door greeter. Yoshi quickly begged his way to the top and has recently been promoted to DOTR's CPO.

    Favorite Breed of Dog or Cat: I guess cats or small dogs that allow me to be the center of attention. Overall, I just want to be with my mom and dad.

  • “Break Time Enforcer”

    Biscuit became part of the Dogs On The Run Admin Team in early 2025 and wasted no time making his mark. With a deep love for socks and an even deeper love for people, Biscuit quickly took it upon himself to manage one of the most important roles in the office—reminding everyone to pause for playtime.

    A true people pup, Biscuit currently prefers human company but is warming up to furry friendships. He’s recently been spotted sharing tail wags and sniffs with office pals Huddy and Yoshi, so stay tuned—his social circle is growing!

  • Director of Sleeping & Lounging Activities

    Huddy has had 3.5 years of experience as a Service Dog. He is dedicated to providing all kinds of service such as daily licking baths and random requests for pets. His best attribute is providing immense love to all who walk through the door. Hudson has recently been promoted from "Ultimate Good Boy" to being Yoshi's right hand man as Director of Sleeping & Lounging Activities!

    Favorite Breed: "I am not biased, I LOVE all other doggos. I also love all cats but sadly they don't all love me. I would say Humans are my favorite!!"


“I truly cannot imagine my dogs’ lives, or mine, without Dogs on the Run!”

— Nicole D.

“It’s hard to let go and entrust others to take care of pets, and I’m so happy to have found this network of sitters who care for pets so much.”

— Emily C.