Our Team and Strategic Partners
Deborah Karns, E.D.
Debbie brings 25 years of health care and administration to her role of Business Advisor for Pets and Peeps. In addition to working with Karen, Debbie enjoys providing walking, daycare and overnight services to Pets and Peeps clients.
Donna Hyerdall
Donna is originally from the northern suburbs of Chicago. She moved to Georgia in 2014 and loves the countryside, mountains, and very little SNOW! Still a Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, and Bears fan, but becoming a Braves and Falcons fan as well. Unfortunately, she lost her wonderful Golden Retriever last year wasn’t ready to fall in love again so she decided to join Pets and Peeps. She enjoys the companionship of a fur baby and helping to keep them healthy!
Jody Grombach
“I've been an animal lover since childhood. I grew up with dogs, and as an adult, always had cats. Alas, my current lifestyle does not allow for me to have pets of my own, and so I delight in looking after your fur babies. My background is in the healing arts. I have been a bodyworker, yoga teacher, and spinal release therapist for almost 30 years now. That means your pets get daily massage and energy healing as part of their care. I bring a certain compassion and intuition as well, that allows your pets to feel safe, relaxed, and loved.”
Mary Duval
Mary’s career has included accounting, real estate sales and appraisal and now pet sitting! She has always loved cats and cannot remember not having at least one. Pets and Peeps gives her the opportunity to take care of a variety of kitties without adding to her current family of cats.
Lois Price
“Since childhood, I have loved animals including cats, dogs, gerbils and rabbits.” Lois grew up with a dog named “Frisby” who was great and loved on all the cats wandering around the neighborhood. She currently has two beautiful male cats (spoiled rotten) who are now twelve years old. “I believe ‘furry friends’ make a house a home. I will treat all pets with loving care, just like they are my own.”
Karen Thompson
Karen semi-retired from a long career in a corporate job designing kitchen and baths. Looking for something fun to do and always having a love for pets, she joined Pets and Peeps – this is a perfect fit! Karen loves all fur-kids and puts their needs on high priority when caring for them; she considers them all “Master teachers” and learns from them every day. She is also a Reiki Master, always sending great energy to your beloved pets and they seem to love it!
Dinah Alexander
After being a dental assistant for 20 years, I decided I wanted to work with animals. I got a job at a veterinarian office and worked there for 7 years, which is also where I started pet sitting. I love what I do especially getting to know all the precious pets!
Ruth Weber
An Ohio farm girl, Ruth has always been surrounded by pets. A retired business owner and teacher, her family has included kids, grand kids, cats, golden retrievers and labs. She enjoys walking, boating on her lake, pet walking and pet sitting.
David Herbertson
I have lived in Roswell my entire life. I started working with rescue groups at about 15yrs old and have even helped start a few. I have always had a passion for animals, especially the misunderstood. I currently work as a veterinary assistant at East Roswell Vet Hospital and have been there since June 2018.
Karen Krieger
Founder and Owner of Pets and Peps Personal Assisitant Services. Always an animal lover, Karen is living her passion. She started the business in 2016 with a goal in mind of providing stellar pet care services to clients and to create a team of compassionate, loving animal lovers – she got both!
Jonathan
Jonathan was raised in the country setting of upstate NY on 250 acres with horses, dogs, cats, chickens, goats and even a few white mice. A forever animal lover, Jonathan is the father of three children and grandfather of one. He enjoys long walks and hikes and nothing is better than doing so with pets!
Susie McGaughey
I’m Susie McGaughey and I have loved and have had many animals my whole life. I retired from teaching about 3 years ago and finally bought my dream farm where I have 3 horses, 2 dogs and 4 cats. All my pets are rescues. I love meeting and taking care of client’s pets. I feel very fortunate to work with this great team.
Beverly G.
My name is Beverly G. As you can tell from my picture, I’m a pet lover. From having dogs, horses and cats along my life’s journey, I’ve shared with and had returned, an immeasurable amount of love. Thanks for allowing me to share with your pets
Diana
Native born Georgia peach, Diana is a small business owner operating a cleaning service. She adores animals, is a talented singer and her high energy is a perfect match for the great outdoors.
Tenica Pond
Tenica Pond relocated to Georgia from Upstate New York in 2003. She spent most of her career in medical front office administration. Tenica decided to make a career change and do what so has always wanted to do, work with animals. Joining Pets and Peeps gives her the ability to experience the love of all breeds and all ages.
Isabella Rosa
Hi, I'm a chiropractic student who loves animals, especially dogs. I grew up with them my whole life. My favorite dogs are Rottweilers because they are loyal, loving, & full of life as am I! My future career goal is to become an animal chiropractor & help as many dogs be happy & healthy as possible!
Anita Welch
Anita has been a cat lover since she was in college. During that time Anita worked for the only private practice Vet in Manhattan, Ks. Always a lover of animals, Anita wanted to become a Veterinarian but at that time KSU took very few women into their program. Now retired from a successful career in Golf Course development, she has chosen to become part of Karen’s successful team of pets care takers.
Jake Wheeler
Growing up I was always tried to find dog walking and pet sitting jobs. When the opportunity to work with Pets and Peeps came around I had to take it! I have lived in Roswell my entire life, and I recently lived and worked in England for a gap year. I enjoy long walks and grew up playing soccer for years and played at the regional and national club level. I’m a triplet, and very close to my family, this job and the community around it has the same feel!
Jump Start Dogs Obedience Training: Jump Start provides fast results to any training or behavior problem from puppy training to general dog obedience. Dedicated to delivering long-lasting training built on trust and clear communication. Owner, Evan Dunbar
East Roswell Vet Hospital is a full service animal hospital and welcomes any small animal or exotic patient in need of any medical, surgical, or dental care. Dr. Kim van Beuren has 30 years of experience in the field, 20 years of practice experience as a veterinarian.