Nelly is a prolific boarding provider and loves dogs in all shapes and sizes. She lives with her husband and son and Goldendoodle Ruby in a single family home with a large fenced yard. Nelly works for a local school district and has all the holidays and summers off to enjoy the dogs she cares for.

Cheryl currently lives with dog-loving housemates and her 11-yr-old furbaby, Bodhi, in a big single-family house with a fenced backyard. She’s lived with dogs her whole life, mostly mixed breed rescues who were surrendered at least once by previous owners and adopted as middle-aged adults. She currently walks a few dogs part-time and does other part-time work from home. She’s thrilled to meet more furry friends and care for them while their humans are away.

Charlene is taking a well-needed break from Big Pharma and she now works part-time as a Talent Acquisition Consultant from home, which gives her lots of time to play with her "little girl," Shitzu-Bichon mix Skylar. She's been looking to pivot her career and do something that fills her soul, being with animals, particularly dogs. Her dog brings sunshine into their family's lives and fills their home with more love. She's looking forward to having your fur baby join her family for short or long stays or even for a few hours.

Christine started helping with hikes and boarding in 2017, and she has quickly become a favorite with many dogs. Although no longer a hike leader, Christine will still do some occasional boarding and pet sitting. She works for a concierge business that allows her to work from home a lot.

Christine has loved and lived with dogs and cats her whole life. A retired media writer without pets now, she likes the freedom to travel but misses having furry friends at home. Hosting other people’s pets is the perfect fit for her. She has a flexible schedule and likes the fun, companionship and regular exercise that her part-time boarder pets provide.

Meg has been working with dogs since college, when she spent summers walking dogs in the Winchester Fells. She went on to manage a dog daycare for years, and has continued pet-sitting steadily for the past two decades. Now she’s happy to be working with Active Waggers, getting to meet and care for new doggy friends when their owners are out of town!

Maryann is a lifelong dog lover with years of experience as a dedicated pet owner. Now retired from the medical field, she has plenty of time to devote to caring for dogs and providing them with the love and attention they deserve. Living in Woburn, Maryann enjoys spending time outdoors, whether she’s tending to her garden, relaxing by the pool, or taking long walks around Horn Pond and Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield. Her home features a fenced-in backyard and pool, offering a safe and secure space for dogs to play and unwind.

Eliza and her husband are animal lovers who have enjoyed being dog owners in the past. They and their dog-obsessed teen are excited to welcome your cat-friendly pet into their house. Your dog will also enjoy trail walks in Whipple Hill and Great Meadows conservation areas, both of which are close to their house.

Lorraine was a long time resident of Lexington and is now retired and residing in Woburn with her husband. She used to be a hike leader for Active Waggers. She just recently lost her Sato dog Maggie and is loves having new friends visit. Starting from early childhood dogs have always been a part of her life. Lorraine enjoys her two grandchildren, two grand-dogs and golfing.

Erin is a nurse, a proud mom to three teenage girls, and a lifelong dog lover. She has a Labrador, who’s a big part of their family. With a calm, caring household and years of experience caring for both people and pets, Erin can provide a safe, loving environment with playtime, long walks, or just lounging with the family.

Kori grew up in Western Mass alongside different family dogs (mostly small, white and fluffy). After realizing she wanted a dog of her own, she shared her home with a cockapoo named Lupe for almost 15 years. Kori volunteered at Shultz’s Guest House for 10 years and started dog sitting for friends and coworkers. Kori works for a small law firm in Waltham. She is a part-time dog sitter for Active Waggers and welcomes dogs to her home in Newton.

Chris lives with his family in Arlington Heights in a single-family house with a nice fenced-in yard. They had canine companions for the last 16 years, and while they were recently heartbroken to have had to say goodbye to Charlie, they would love to host your good boy or girl. Beyond the basic necessities of pet care, they can give your dog a very nice hour-long walk in the morning along the Minuteman bike path, Arlington Reservoir, and Ottoson Woods.

Nettie lives in West Medford and can be seen every morning in the Fells with her Chocolate Lab Ringo and his gigantic sticks. Nettie works from home and has a big fenced in yard. She has been boarding for Active Waggers since 2017 and helps out from time to time with hikes. Nettie is especially fond of labs but is willing to take all sorts of dogs.

Meaghan lives with her husband, 2 daughters, and Golden Retriever, Betty. Betty herself is a long-term AW client, having started in the Puppy Playgroups during COVID. Meaghan has always loved all dogs, big or small. She grew up with a Golden Retriever and had a Beagle before Betty. She has always loved taking her dogs into the Fells, to the beach, and seeing the pure joy they have when able to run off-leash and sneak a dip into the water.

Tina was a Winchester resident for 20 years, starting her family there. She now resides in Woburn and her home overlooks the lovely second Fairway of the Woburn country club with her older children. Her two 4-footed boys (Leo & Bowser) don’t mind sleepovers and want to share their beautiful fenced in backyard and quiet neighborhood for fun walks with some other dog friends.

Daina is a Boston native and Winchester resident since 2007. She lives with her husband, teenage twins and dog Gracie. Daina and husband Eric, adopted their first dog, a lab mix named Duncan before they got married. This past summer Ginger, another rescue passed away, leaving Gracie with no playmate at home. Daina decided to start boarding and walking dogs as a way to introduce Gracie to some new friends. The whole family is enjoying getting to know all these different dog personalities.

Maureen lives in Woburn with her two teenage children and pup AJ. Maureen is a part time dental assistant in Winchester but has quite a bit of experience with animals. She has worked in an animal hospital and did dog walking and sitting in Boston. She has a lot of experience with boarding. Her two favorite places to be now are walking her dog in the Fells or Burlington Rez.

Pam began dog sitting for friends and colleagues in December 2022, shortly after saying goodbye to her beloved dog Bella, her loyal companion of 12 years. A local teacher and resident of Arlington, Pam has a deep love for animals and enjoys spending time outdoors—especially hiking and walking on the beach with dogs by her side.

Lisa has been a dog owner her entire life and has been boarding dogs for the past two years at her home in Melrose.She started out pet sitting for friends and family, and very quickly branched her services out to others by word of mouth. She currently has two dogs named Henry and Baby, a cat named Bonnie and a bunny named Thumper. She tries to spend as much of my spare time as possible outdoors with her fur babies!

Abigail and Michael live in locally with their adorable 3yr old lab-hound, Biscuit. They love taking Biscuit on nature walks and jogs around town. Biscuit is a social butterfly and loves playing with other dogs and people. Abigail and Michael look forward to tiring Biscuit out by taking good care of other furry friends. 

Cori lives in Arlington with her two teenaged sons and 5 year old boxer mix, Barry.  Together, Cori and Barry cover about 1-4 miles a day in the woods.  Barry is a passive but active and happy dog, friendly to all other pups.  When not in the woods with Barry, Cori is a veteran teacher of 24 years in Arlington.  She's had dogs her whole life and is looking forward to caring for yours like it's her own!

Kim has lived in Massachusetts her whole life. She lives with her husband, 3 kids (18 years old and 15 year old twins) and her adorable cockapoo Pippa across from the Fells Reservation. Kim grew up with dogs and has a tender spot for all furry friends. She loves taking walks in the woods with Pippa and enjoying the outdoors.