Donna Williams, Columbia, Missouri

I was born and raised in a big city where pets were not allowed, but that did not stop my desire to have 'my own' pet. Sneaking a pigeon into my bedroom didn’t last long because my mother didn’t like pigeon poop on the floor.

An affectionate cat that I hid in my room started crying loudly. I thought she really liked me, but it was her boyfriend she was calling for. My mother promptly sent the cat out the door.

Success was finally attained when I discovered a lost parakeet. He came to me because he was hungry and I had bread in my hand. Cradling the little bird, I ran home, being bit all the way. I was allowed to keep “my bird” and he was a joy to all the family for many years.

Raising three children we had many creatures in our home: hamsters, fish, birds, reptiles, pony, cows, chickens, dogs and cats. The kids are all grown up with families of their own, but my husband and I are blessed with one dog, two cats, plus one foster dog from Second Chance. I am thrilled to offer my passion for animals as a service for those who love their pets.

--Donna Williams, owner
   The Pet Nanny
 

Lori Thunhorst:
Lori will help serve the Hallsville area.  She has lived in the Hallsville area since 1987, married with two sons, one which is still living at home.  Two cats reside in her home, one was adopted from The Central Mo. Humane Society and the other adopted them.  Lori and her husband are very active in their community volunteering in different areas such as the Fire and Police Dept. She is also the daughter of The Pet Nanny.
 

Emilee Camden
Emilee is in her junior year at the University of Missouri where she is studying Animal Science. Her family owns three dogs, one of which Emilee had rescued from an Animal Shelter. She has worked at an Animal Hospital where she helped care for the animals in the kennels, while also gaining the opportunity to assist the veterinarian as he performed regular exams. She currently volunteers at the Central Missouri Humane Society where she walks and bathes dogs. She has also works in the ICU and surgery ward at the University Medical Teaching Hospital.

Meredith Searfoss
Meredith grew up in South Bend, Indiana. She moved to Columbia to attend Stephens College and graduated in December of 2009 with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Management. She is working towards earning her masters in Business Administration. She owns two cats; Teddy, an 8 year old Maine Coon Cat and Masked Man, a 4 year old long haired tuxedo, which she recently adopted from Columbia Second Chance. At various times Meredith has lived with two border collies, a Landseer Newfoundland, a Catahoula leopard dog, a husky mix, four cats, four ferrets and an American Paint Horse. She also enjoys riding and showing American Quarter horses in both the Western and Huntseat disciplines. She is an occasional foster home for dogs and cats for Columbia Second Chance. She also volunteers her time at the Stephens College Equestrian Center.