Meet the staff of Critter Sitters...

Michele recently joined our staff as the 'first shift' Communications Coordinator. She will be in the office to answer your calls from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., usually Monday through Thursday. She will assist you with your scheduling, and help coordinate your Pet Care Providers. As Jane's office assistant she will keep things humming along in an orderly manner and take care of a lot of the support duties as well.

Jane started Critter Sitters when, in 1985, she found herself in need of - well... a pet sitter! At that time there were no pet sitters serving her area. This realization prompted her to begin to provide services to "furry family members" around the area. "I can't be the only one who needs this kind of service." And with that, a business was born. More than 20 years later, Critter Sitters is the premiere professional pet sitting service of its kind in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Jane enjoys drawing and photography in her "copious" free time. Loves reading and listening to music, traveling, and spending time with friends. Currently, she shares her home with 4 cats- Omi, Rio and more recently Gladys and Dylan; 2 tortoises Eek and Kidira, and... oh yeah, her new husband, Scott.*
* The best darn cat herder in town.

Pamela has worked for Critter Sitters for many years. She'll become your pet's new "Auntie" and takes great pride in developing trust with each and everyone of her clients. Pam is trained in administering sub-q fluids, insulin shots and administering numerous other types of medications. Pam enjoys spending time with friends and family... and taking care of her seven and eight year old nieces, as well as her new baby niece. Having grown up with all types of pets; from dogs to cats, bunnies to fish, Pam seems right at home with every furry creature. Currently, she shares her home with a turtle and the 'kids'- kitties who are the love of her life... and she "spoils 'em rotten!"

Karin loves working as a critter sitter and focuses on creating new marketing opportunities to grow the Critter Sitters family. She has enjoyed pets her entire life including; dogs, cats, turtles, frogs, rats, and fish. She simply adores animals and enjoys making new friends. Karin and her husband Joe only have one baby, Rusty (their Golden Retriever). She is a proud Auntie to a dozen human nieces and nephews, but she is always looking to become the favorite Auntie to new furry friends. When she is not spending time with animals, you will find her diligently caring for her home gardens.

Nancy became a Critter Sitter in 2008, and loves being able to play with pets other than her own. She has two cats, Zoe and Ozzy, but grew up with dogs, so she views her job with Critter Sitters as her chance to have fun with dogs and all other pets! She and her family were Wisconsin Humane Society foster care providers for mother cats and their kittens for many years. In fact, Zoe was one of their foster kittens, who figured she had it good at the Coates; house and decided to stay. Nancy is still a supporter of the Humane Society, as well as Home for Life, the wonderful long-term animal sanctuary in Star Prairie, WI. Besides being fun, Nancy views her time as a Critter Sitter as very rewarding – it’s great to be able to give her clients peace of mind, knowing that their pets are being lovingly cared for when they’re away.

Lisa has been very passionate about animals ever since she was a little girl. She is even known as the "cat lady" because lost cats find her when they need care and a home. She has been seen stopping traffic for animals and putting herself in danger just to save them. A graduate of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Lisa's favorite thing to draw/paint is - you guess it - animals! In addition to volunteering for the Wisconsin Humane Society, Lisa also attends classes there to help further her knowledge and understanding of animals. Lisa is very proud to be a part of the Critter Sitters' Team!

Amey not only grew up with animals but also with a passion and understanding for them!  She just happened to be looking for a job when she saw the ad for Critter Sitters and called right away.  She feels lucky to be working for Critter Sitters and just as important, you the customer. She does not play favorites (though don’t tell Max, her canine!), but she has done lots of clicker training, and has helped care for pets during the sometimes hard times.  Her current canine, well, he has made it clear that he likes being the only one…so she looks forward to caring for your cats, rabbits, and ferrets, oh my!  When she is not working, you will find me outside as much as possible (animals still around!) and being with friends and family!

Emily is very happy to be working for Critter Sitters. She'd been working independently as a pet sitter for her family and friends for a while and would always say "if only I could do this as a real job." Critter Sitters has made that dream come true. She loves spending her time around all types of animals and even volunteers at the Milwaukee Public Museum with a very special Green Iguana named Lizzy - she really loves reptiles too. She is also a therapist for autistic children and volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters all while going to school at UWM. Busy, busy, busy! She definitely makes sure to get her relaxing time in as well. At the end of the day, she loves nothing more than snuggling up with her roommates' two adorable dogs and two cats and also her own little kitten, Gemma. Emily very much looks forward to playing with your special little (or big) critter.

Krista is the proud mother of a 6 year old daughter, Sierra, and 1.5 year old lilac British Shorthaired cat, named Gorgeous George. She has spent her life around animals and has extensive experience caring for a variety of species, from a pitbull named Maximus, to a boa constrictor named Lucius, and other cats, bunnies, birds, fish, reptiles, cows and horses. After earning her BS in Biology from UWM, Krista is now working toward completing Master’s in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. She hopes to use her experience and education to help others, especially children and animals. She enjoys being a Critter Sitters pet care provider and looks forward to providing your pet(s) with love and attention!.

Kristi has grown up with animals her entire life. Even as a baby, her dog slept with her in the crib. She's been attached to animals of all kinds since day one! She has shown dogs since age 8 in local 4-H shows and she now shows dogs professionally at AKC events. She also enjoys working with her mother in her dog-breeding program. She has never lived without cats either. She currently has a cat named Ollie who is an Abyssinian and a dog named Bruno who is an American Bulldog. She loves working for Critter Sitters because it gives her the opportunity to have even more pets outside her immediate home. She also enjoys working with horses. She is happy to be the pet care provider for all types of pets because she understands how important it is for the clients to have their "kids" taken care of.

Michelle's strong and loving bond with all types of animals started from the time she was a baby growing up with her Miniature Collie puppy that saved Michelle from drowning when she was a toddler, all the way through her entire adult life. Michelle has many years of experience caring for pets in all stages of their life, and has extensive experience administering medication, including insulin and subcutaneous fluids. While Michelle primarily works on the Critter Sitters website, she also enjoys being a part-time critter sitter. Michelle and her husband John currently have 4 "kids" (3 Miniature Schnauzers and a bearded dragon lizard), though they have had many cats, fish and other dogs and reptiles over the years. Michelle has recently taken on the "role" of being the finder and rescuer of lost dogs. They sense that Michelle cares about them and will help them find their way home, even if it means going door to door until they are safely with their family.