11/05/2024
OUR STORY! 🐶
Hey there, fur-loving friends! We’re thrilled to share the exciting journey of Em & Arlo Pet Care and how it all began!
Hi, I’m Emily, the proud owner of Em & Arlo Pet Care and the devoted dog mom to two amazing aussiedoodles! My love for animals has been with me since I was little. While I didn’t have a dog of my own growing up (just a whole menagerie of fish and my adorable hamster, Fat Amy—yes, named after the character from Pitch Perfect!), my heart was always set on dogs. So, I started pet sitting at just 14, hanging out with neighbors’ and friends’ pets, soaking in all the joy they brought into my life!
At 19, I realized I wanted to take my passion to the next level. When I met my sister-in-law, who ran her own pet sitting business, I was over the moon! Every visit was an adventure filled with furry friends. It hit me—I wanted to dive deeper into the world of pet care and make it my own business while juggling my college schedule.
Fast forward through countless wagging tails, and I discovered so much about different dog breeds and personalities. This knowledge helped me decide on the perfect pup for me. After extensive research and waiting for just the right litter, I was ready! In March 2020, our little Arlo came into the world. Just as we prepared to welcome him home, the world hit pause due to COVID. While it brought its own challenges, there was a silver lining—we had more time than ever to train Arlo and set him on the path to becoming a fantastic canine citizen! COVID gave us the opportunity to open not one but two businesses, pet care and our online etsy shop .liz.artistry
We jumped headfirst into the dog training community, pouring our hearts into Arlo’s education. By January 2021, as the world began to open up, Arlo and I resumed school, allowing him to gradually adapt to public life without feeling overwhelmed. The journey has been incredible, and I can’t thank the trainers and the dog community enough for their support along the way!
Thanks to Arlo, I get to live my dream every day, which is why naming our business Em & Arlo Pet Care felt so perfect—he truly is the reason for it all! Arlo helped us through opening two businesses and running them successfully.
When Arlo was about a year and a half old, we welcomed his half-brother, Flynn Ryder, into our home! These two became instant best friends, bringing double the joy into our lives. Both boys are eager to lend a paw, as any Aussie would! Flynn is currently training to become a therapy dog, while Arlo proudly serves as a full-time cardiac alert service dog.
In May 2024, I left my “day job” and took the leap to run Em & Arlo Pet Care and Em Liz Artistry from home full-time. It was absolutely the best decision I ever made!
Arlo, Flynn, and I can’t wait to meet new furry companions and host your pups for the ultimate doggie vacation! We’re so excited to share this adventure with you and can’t wait to create more joyful memories together! 🐾🎉