Team Tallahassee Lassie Pet Care
Angela: Pet Care Specialist
Angela has been living in Tallahassee for a little over ten years now, moving here from Eastern NC. She started off as a client back in 2021 for senior Aussie Stryker who had extreme anxiety being boarded anywhere. Angela loved the idea of coming to where pets are most comfortable, their own home, and loved the care that Stryker received while she was away, that she decided to become part of the Tallahassee Lassie team. Angela wants to give others’ pets the same love and care that she wishes hers to be given. She now has two new rescue Aussies: Luna and Kylo.
Hunter has been with Tallahassee Lassie since 2024, and is extremely passionate about animals. He is a dog and cat owner and is very dedicated to our business. Hunter is also studying at The Florida State University, and we are so proud of him!
Jen has both volunteered and worked in animal rescue and adoption. A cat-mom for decades, she has also experienced the trust and love of a rambunctious border collie, who grew her heart about a thousand sizes, as dogs will. Jen and her husband welcomed two cats into the family after their beloved dog passed. As a client, Jen has been ultra-impressed not only by the care her animals receive, but by the friendly notes and photos from our team. She recalls in particular a photo of her Siamese relishing being brushed by the caregiver. A former dancer and yoga teacher, Jen enjoys gardening and playing the piano, and doing nightly crosswords with her husband.
Jen: Pet Care Specialist / Team Lead
Alesia: Pet Care Specialist
Sunshine (her given name) has worn many hats through the years. From Daughter, Sister, and Mother to Small Business Owner, and more recently, Grandmother! Through it all she has worked in animal rescue and fostering. Her household includes two cats, three dogs, four rats, and a mouse. She loves working with herders, which is why her “furbabies” include an Australian Shepard, a Border Collie and a Blue Heeler! When not surrounded by her pets, you can find her working or loving on her very large family.
Sunshine: Operations Manager
Alesia has been working with Tallahassee Lassie since 2004. She loves getting to meet everyone’s pets and learn about their personality. When not working, you can find Alesia at home, reading, and playing with her two dogs!
Malayna, Pet Care Specialist
Bio coming soon
Founding Members
Carla: Owner/Founder
Carla returned to the Tallahassee area in 2014 where she was working in social work. After some soul searching, she made the decision to use her social work skills in the pet world as well as continue with the human side, their owners. Carla has over 20 years experience caring for animals and has owned a pet most of her life. She is currently mom to a pug and cat. Carla is certified in pet CPR and First Aid by the Pet Health Academy and is a member of Pet Sitters International and National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. She takes this knowledge and receives Continuing Education Units, along with providing training to her team. She also utilizes Pet Pro Hero and Fetch Find in teaching her team. She’s also Regional Director for Florida Pet Services Association, Founding VP of North Florida Association of Pet Services, and has multiple volunteer commitments in Tallahassee.
Belinda: Pet Specialist / Community Management Coordinator
Belinda is a registered nurse and a licensed funeral director by profession. She treats all animals like her “patients”, exhibiting the same kindness, love, and concern. She joined the team from the beginning, assisting with administrative duties and pet sitting, along with helping Jon and Carla launch the “Active Retiree Program.” Belinda loves dogs, but her favorite pets to care for are cats; a love she developed from an early age, living with a mother who had cats her entire life!
Jon: Pet Care Specialist / Schedule Watcher
Jon and Belinda spearheaded our active retiree program, giving retirees a chance to exercise, be engaged in the community, and have the joy that animal, unconditional love brings.
Jon has years of experience with pets; we often refer to him as the “Dog Whisperer”. Dogs who are shy and not so “people friendly” seem to love him!
Tallahassee Lassie was named the Best in Florida and Best of Next Door 2020, 2021, 2022!
We offer a Peace of Mind Guarantee! After Our Meet & Greet, you'll be assigned a primary sitter, a secondary backup, and an emergency back-up. We are proud to be the only sitter service in Tallahassee to be nationally certified, as well as fully bonded and insured!

