Cara Ruth – Owner
Hello. My name is Cara Ruth and this is my top dog, Bunker.
After graduating as a Network Engineer, I spent almost 20 years in Corporate America working with fortune 500 companies like AMEX and HP.
I was a “road warrior” traveling all over the country working in Technology. Over the years I developed a passion for providing extraordinaire customer service.
My love for pets united with a strong desire and ability to quickly learn, I became fascinated by understanding how to truly care for my pet. I hired a really smart and faithful dog walker and that’s when it began.
The next couple years I continued my study for animal care until one day, I was involved in a car accident. I suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized.
During my 7 month recovery, I was sitting in my living room when my cane fell to the ground. Since I was restricted from standing up without a cane, I suddenly felt helpless. My dog Bunker was sitting by my side when I commanded him to “come help mommy up”.
Without hesitation, Bunker stood in front of me as he lowered himself offering his assistance. The days that followed included Bunker by my side eager to help when called and truly loving his new job.
During this time I started to brainstorm the perfect job for both of us. Little did I know how quickly the idea would come.
Bunker and many other Happy Tails customers have benefited in my years of experience, professionalism and most importantly my unfailing love for all pets.
Carlos – Dog Trainer
From an early age Carlos felt an affinity for dogs, viewed them as more than ‘just a pet’ and became fascinated by their behaviors, the way in which they communicated with one another and with their human companions.
Carlos eventually became acquainted with dogs that were ‘trained’ and knew that this was his mission in life.
He set out to learn everything that he could about dogs from both a scientific and experiential perspective. Carlos brings his wealth of information and his ability to ‘speak their language’ (ie. using calm positioning, thought interruption and interaction) into an eclectic approach that allows him to address each dogs unique needs.
Carlos’ specialization in obedience, pack structure and aggression allows him to help dogs overcome the collateral issues of anxiety and nuisance behaviors such as barking, whining, chewing, mouthing, bolting and not coming when called.
Whether you need basic or advanced training, Carlos has the experience and knowledge to assist you and your canine companion.
Julia- Pet Care Professional
Hi, my name is Julia! I am a recent college graduate currently working toward my master’s degree online. I have loved spending time with dogs for as long as I can remember, so working for Happy Tails is the perfect job for me while I continue my studies. I especially love assisting with the pack walks because it’s amazing to see what a positive and transformative impact they have on even the most timid dogs.
At home, I have a maltipoo named Muffin who has been my best friend for the past 11 years. She gets a little jealous of all the other dogs that give me kisses at work, but she is luckily very forgiving. It is truly a pleasure to work with the Happy Tails team, and I look forward to giving our client’s dogs the same love and attention that I get to give Muffin every day
Kara – Pet Care Professional
After graduating from college I spent six years working in Human Resources. I learned so much and met so many amazing people, but I knew something was missing. Coming from a very large Italian family, my husband and I were excited to start one of our own. Recently we were blessed with our first son and we are over the moon!
I knew I didn’t want to go back to working behind a desk and that’s when I found Happy Tails! I have ten years of experience caring for pets and have four fur babies of my own. My life is full of fur and slobber and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Happy Tails is the perfect opportunity to utilize that experience and my love for animals! I am so thankful to be working with Happy Tails and with such an awesome team! I am so excited to go to work each day and I look forward to caring for your fur baby like my own!
Laura- Pet Care Professional
Hi, I had been in real estate for 20 years, and I was ready for a change. I have always loved animals and I love to walk – for health and enjoyment. One day I googled “part time jobs in Marlton NJ” and a “Dog Walker Needed” popped up. Well, I applied immediately! The first thing Cara asked me was why do you want this job and without thinking, I said “I love dogs and I love walking”! It has always been my dream job. I remember years ago reading the book and seeing the movie – “In Her Shoes” and in case you don’t remember it was about a lawyer who quits her job in Philadelphia and becomes a Dog Walker. I thought at the time “That’s the job I want”. Well, now I have my dream job; I get to walk dogs every day and they are all different and interesting and fun and it is lovely getting to know them. I feel it is such a huge responsibility to come into someone’s house and take their baby/babies for a walk. I truly love it and I love meeting new dogs all the time.
