Joelyne K. (Founder / Sitter ID: 1124)

Joelyne is a natural born animal lover. She knew early on in life that she wanted a career working with animals. She graduated from Towson University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. She has a Graduate Certificate from Humane Society University in Animal Studies. For seven years, Joelyne worked as the Membership and Donor Relations Manager at The Humane Society of the United States, the nations largest animal welfare organization dedicated to enforcing laws to protect animals from cruelty and neglect. During her time at HSUS, she was able to aid in animal rescue missions and helped seize several animals from inhumane conditions. Joelyne volunteers some of her time with Laurel Cats, Inc., a local organization working to reduce the overpopulation of feral cats through TNR efforts. She and her husband share their home with their son, daughter, a dog named Charlie (pictured here), a cat named Puff and a painted turtle named Cookie.

Justin was born and raised on a farm and has been around animals his entire life. His experience comes from caring for four horses, a pony, a goat, cats, dogs and reptiles since an early age. Justin graduated from Lincoln College of Technology in Columbia, MD with a technical degree in  Automative Technology. Shortly after graduating, Justin realized that his true passion was in pet care industry. He has since helped to grow Prance Around with his wife and is a full time pet care professional. In addition to dog walking and pet sitting, Justin manages the daily office operations and sitter communications. 

Cheryl is the Branch Manager of the Frederick and Germantown, Maryland branches. In addition to managing Prance Around along with her husband, she is also mom to two beautiful boys, Logan and Scott.  She currently owns three cats: Grayson, Gambit, and Gabby, all of whom are rescues. She also feeds wild birds in her backyard and has even named a few of her regulars! She is a big bird watching enthusiast. Her passion for working with animals started at a very young age when she would rescue stray cats in her neighborhood and help find them homes. When not caring for animals, in her spare time, she can be found working in her garden growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers. 

Shawn is a huge animal lover. He had two dogs and a cat growing up. He enjoys being around animals and has served as a pet sitter for several friends and family members over the years. Shawn has an Associate’s Degree in Secondary Education, as well as educational experience in Elementary Education and Theatre. He is heavily involved in local theatre, as well as television and in the film industry. When he is not pet sitting you can sometimes find him acting at the Laurel Mill Playhouse off Main Street! He is excited to be able work with the furry friends that Prance Around cares for!

Jennifer has a huge love for animals and grew up  surrounded by everything from dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, chipmunks,  snakes, ferrets, reptiles, hermit crabs and fish. Outside of owning  German Shepherds, cats, fish and a Doberman through her adult life,  Jennifer has volunteered her time caring for friends' pets since a very  young age and carried that love for animals through rescue work. In the  past several years she has helped find medical care and loving homes for  feral cats, Dobermans and German Shepherds. She has experience in  working with medically at-risk animals that require extra love, special  diets and medication. She currently shares her family home with a 3 year  old affectionate and curious ferret named “Stryker” and a goldfish  named “Dot” and often cares for friends' dogs when they are away.  Outside of pet sitting, Jennifer is a traffic safety manager for a  national non-profit organization and enjoys being a mom, running,  hiking, and painting (animals of course!). She is looking forward to  spoiling your pets and giving them extra love and attention.    

Kathy is a retired federal Police Office after 36 years of service.  She has been working with dogs since she was 18 years old.  First starting  out working in a kennel for a few years.  While being a Police Officer she adopted retired K9 Officers from my department who needed a home until  they crossed the rainbow.  She has owned and bred Min Pins and Cocker  Spaniels and has trained numerous dogs for fellow Police Officers and  took care of them when these Officers were out of town.  She has taken in  dogs that needed training so they could be adopted out.  She has had a variety of dogs throughout her life, from small dogs to larger dogs including German Shepherds, Caucasian Ovacharcha and Sarplninaac. Her last 4 dogs all had passports, how neat is that?! Kathy likes to add a little bit of dog training and mental stimulation when walking dogs. She believes dogs need to work their minds just as much as their bodies. Her methods include giving commands followed by  positive reinforcement.  She currently has no dogs but recently did adopt two wonderful kittens from a rescue who keep her busy!

Tiara was born and raised in Prince George’s County and moved to Montgomery County at the age of 10. She has been an animal lover for as long as she can remember.  She always grew up with pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Tiara's true passion and calling has always been to work with animals.  She also has a love for horses and volunteers at the Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue farm in Mount Airy. Being around animals has always brought Tiara joy, and she looks forward to continuing her passion in the pet care field and can't wait to meet and care for your pets! 

Jason is thrilled to be your dog walker and pet sitter. As a passionate animal lover with a background in veterinary care spanning twelve years, your furry family members are in experienced and caring hands. In his free time, him and his wife will spend much of their time playing with their beloved "Yamcha", their Shiba-Inu. Having spent the last two years specializing in veterinary sports medicine, Jason bring a unique set of skills to the table as he am well-versed in assessing a dog's gait. This expertise ensures that your pets not only receive love and attention but also benefit from a keen eye for their overall well-being. You can rest easy knowing that Jason's extensive veterinary background equips him to handle various situations with confidence and competence. Your pets' safety and happiness are his top priorities.  

  Ashley is an lover animal who cherishes the human-animal bond. She is a dog owner of two dogs one is name Max and is a German shepherd mix with and another one named Tank, which is a pit bull mix. Since getting her dogs, she recognizes that they have been the best decision she ever made, expanding her family with canine companions. She enjoys taking them to the dog park and doing what dog moms love best, spoiling them! Ashly is comfortable around all kinds of dogs and cats any really any type of animal. Ashley is happy to share her love with your pet and take good care of them .

Jimmy has been working with dogs/cats for the last 7 years and has worked from large breeds all the way down to the smallest. He brings positivity, love for animals and a passion to be the best pet sitter you could ask for. Jimmy believes it’s important for a dogs mind to be stimulated when exercising. He will gives a variety of commands to your dog and reward them with love and positive reinforcement afterwards to try to further a bond with them. Jimmy has grown up with and been around animals all his life. He also has a passion for the animal care field and looks forward to meeting your furry family member. No matter how big, or small; He’ll take great care of them.Jimmy has been working with dogs/cats for the last 7 years and has worked from large breeds all the way down to the smallest. He brings positivity, love for animals and a passion to be the best pet sitter you could ask for. Jimmy believes it’s important for a dogs mind to be stimulated when exercising. He will gives a variety of commands to your dog and reward them with love and positive reinforcement afterwards to try to further a bond with them. Jimmy has grown up with and been around animals all his life. He also has a passion for the animal care field and looks forward to meeting your furry family member. No matter how big, or small; He’ll take great care of them. 

  Crystal is a lifelong Frederick County resident and loves all animals, great and small. She is a long-distance runner who enjoys spending time outdoors while stopping to pet all the dogs!  She’s had a variety of pets, including dogs and cats, fish, hermit crabs, a hedge hog, and rats and is a mother to 3.  She looks forward to meeting and caring for your pets! 

Ashley is an lover animal, she is the owner of two dogs, Max which is a German shepherd, Black Lab named Tank which is a pit bull mix, Max is 3 years old and tank is 2 years old , they are both male dogs ever since I got both of these dogs been the best decision ever I am happy I can provide them a home with  some space to play around , they are really playful dogs and hyper all the time they get along with dogs and cats any type of animals, every time they get taken to the dog park they tend to play with all the dogs, Ashley is happy to play with your pet  and take care of them.