Personalized Dog Walking and Pet Sitting for Working Professionals and Busy Families.
Bull City Pet Care was founded in 2009 by professional pet sitters
Since day one, Bull City Pet Care has worked to create awesome pet sitting and dog walking experiences for dogs, cats and all manner of critters in Durham, North Carolina.
By treating each pet like our own pet and each pet parent like our favorite neighbor, we’re making life better for pets and their people. We’re the friendly neighbor you don’t have to feel guilty about asking for help.
Sometimes things like work and travel can get in the way. That’s where Bull City Pet Care comes to the rescue. From dog walking to cat sitting to house sitting to just plain old sitting and petting, we offer everything the home alone dog and cat (or pig, or emu…) would like. We are not only pet specialists, we also know pet people and we know what’s important to them: giving their pets the very best in terms of love and care.
Meet Your Pet Sitter Team
The team at Bull City Pet Care has over 40 years of combined experience, ranging over subjects such as animal behavior and training, veterinary science, management, physical therapy, and of course, pet sitting. All our professional pet sitters have passed a criminal background check. While our experience and services make us great, our professional pet sitters make us exceptional.
BCPS Leadership
Melissa
BCPS Executive Belly Rubs Manager
AKA: Mel or Mo I’m in charge of: feel good rubs and ear scratches
Since: 2016 Sign: Taurus Breed: Great Dane My Furry Family: Ella (Staffordshire Terrier); Jasper (Italian Greyhound/Chi); Harley Quinn (Bulldog, Staffy, hound dog mix); Lylee the orange cat with all the opinions My Favorite Walk: beach at sunset My Favorite Place to Nap: in my bed with clean sheets My Favorite Treat: Cheesecake with cherries My Favorite Game: the Ungame Best Toy Ever: Brenda Breyer Horses Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: Swim and nap under an umbrella Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: Clean and organize Best Gift Ever: My family My Super Power would be: time travel Life Philosophy: keep moving forward If I could say one thing to the whole world: be a lover not a fighter The Animal I Fear Most: a wild turkey (don’t ask!) I collect: bowls I am a Geek when it comes to: science Everyone should read: Written on the Body, Jeanette Winterson Favorite Bad Movie: Adventures in Babysitting
Client Liaisons and pet care providers (and chicken)
Stacey
Business Manager
AKA: Stacey (with an “ey”). Since: 2018. Sign: Taurus Breed: The bigger the better! My Furry Family: Claira, world’s sweetest, scariedy-cat Newfie, Wilson the barking hound dog, Gwen the “fluffy, not fat” cat, and Eleanor, orange tabby kitten who’s quickly going through her 9 lives. My Favorite Superhero: Tied between Iron man for his intelligence and Thor because, well, have you seen him? My Favorite Hike: Eno River. Best Toy Ever: Wiggly Giggly Ball. It’s wiggly, giggly, annoyingly funny! The Animal I Fear the Most: Velociraptor. Those dinosaurs are hard core! Favorite Concert: Barry Manilow. Seen him 3 times so far. I’m a fanilow! Yummiest Treat: Icing. I would probably eat cardboard it if had icing on it but you didn’t hear that from me. Words to Live By: While you’re at home holding a grudge, the other guy is out dancing.
CHICKEN
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This is a chicken. She doesn’t actually pet sit. Well, she does sit… on eggs, which could be a pet one day, so in theory, she could be a pet sitter. Actually, we don’t even know whose chicken this is, it’s just better than an empty space. Loves watermelon rinds, meal worms, and assorted snakes. Chicken was recently promoted to client liaison. Bwwaak!
Thanks to NPR for letting us borrow a chicken photo.
Check out this amazing Squad of Professional Pet Sitters!
Ashley
BCPS Super Senior Pet Wrangler
AKA: Ash I’m in charge of: being the hypeman for even the shyest of pets! Since: 2023 Sign: Scorpio. Breed: Great Pyrenees My Furry Family: chocolate lab/pittie Mister, orange kitty, Maisie, tortie kitty, Lurleen Favorite walk: downtown on a weekend morning Favorite Place to Nap: hammock. My Favorite Treat: anything Annie’s brand My Favorite Game: Fallout series, especially New Vegas Best Toy Ever: Lambchop (at least that’s what Mister says) Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: sit and enjoy the sounds/sights/smells Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: build a Lego set Best Gift Ever: being able to spend my days with furry friends My Super Power would be: mind reading Life Philosophy: give it your best, that’s all you can do The Animal I Fear Most: random birds in the world, those things can be scary! I collect: Lego! I am a Geek when it comes to: also Lego Everyone should read: The Four Agreements Favorite Bad Movie: Idiocracy
JENN
BCPS Actual Paid Actress
AKA: the Chicken Whisperer I’m in charge of: everything, because that’s what stage managers do…and treats Since: forever Sign: Aries Breed: goat My Furry Family: don’t have pets of my own… I just claim everyone else’s My Favorite Walk: the woods or the beach My Favorite Place to Nap: my bed on a rainy day My Favorite Treat: I’ll take anything with matcha My Favorite Game: I like people who… Its a theatre thing.. Best Toy Ever: Doctor Dreadful science lab Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: Eno hike! Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: paint or work in the theatre Best Gift Ever: Gillian Welch signed t-shirt… be jealous. My Super Power would be: mind erasing Life Philosophy: start before you’re ready and trust your gut! If I could say one thing to the whole world: Cake is a breakfast food The Animal I Fear Most: ones I cant see. My dad made me watch Jaws at the age of 4.. I collect: cameras I am a Geek when it comes to: music, art, being a theatre ghost Everyone should read: the instructions! Favorite Bad Movie: The Room
Bonnie R.
BCPS Morale and Meows
AKA: The Whistler I’m in charge of: Power walks Since: April 2022 Sign: Pisces My Furry Family: Raven a working line Bouvier de Flanders dog, Lucky an orange tabby cat, and Sarge a grey tabby cat Favorite trip: Scottish Highland Games at Grand Father Mountain Favorite Place to Nap: on a blanket under a tree My Favorite Treat: cup of hot Earl Grey tea My Favorite Game: Monopoly Best Toy Ever: Roller skates Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: plein air painting Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: go to a museum Best Gift Ever: A cruise My Super Power would be: communicating with animals Life Philosophy: Be authentic and share your love with others If I could say one thing to the whole world: let’s take better care of our home Earth The Animal I Fear Most: shark I collect: Artist Trading Cards from artists around the world. I trade my art for theirs I am a Geek when it comes to: watercolor painting Everyone should read: Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown Favorite Bad Movie: Galaxy Quest
Jodie
BBCPS Fetch Playing Superhero
AKA: Jodie. It’s not a long name. Keep up. I’m in charge of: Chronicler of your pet’s most epic adventures (100% factual, zero embellishments. Probably. Since: 2024. A legend was born. Sign: Aquarius – the chaotic neutral of the zodiac Breed: Greyhound. Fast, elegant, and loves naps. My Furry Family: Noodle – the feline mastermind, Lilly (Aussie) – the fluffly overlord, Clementine (Tree Walker Coonhound mix) – the hunter of good vibes, Aloy (American Foxhound) – named after a video game protagonist, and she knows it, Wiley (Chihuahua) – smol but mighty Favorite walk: strolling along the Eno River, probably narrating my life like it’s a dramatic movie trailer Favorite Place to Nap: bundled in my Snuggie, cocooned in pet fluff, achieving peak coziness My Favorite Treat: Pirate’s Booty – because cheese dust is a lifestyle My Favorite Game: Kingdom Hearts – I don’t understand the plot either, but here we are. Best Toy Ever: The Barbie Happy Family Collection. My sister never got over the fact that I had the Volvo. Sunny Day Plan: Avoid sunlight like a vampire. Hiss if necessary. Rainy Day Plan: blanket burrito + video games = perfection Best Gift Ever: My first dog, Louie, when I was 10. Life = changed. Superpower of choice: Shapeshifting. Ultimate cosplay unlocked. Life Philosophy: “You can’t run away from your own feet.” – Flint Lockwood (A surprisingly deep thought from a dude who invented ratbirds). If I could say one thing to the whole world: Just. Be. Kind. The Animal that Haunts My Dreams: Frogs. They jump. It’s unnatural. Collector of: Nerdy artwork. My walls are a shrine to fandoms. I am a Geek when it comes to: Animation. If it’s animated, I probably have opinions. Everyone should read: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. No jokes here – just read it. Favorite Bad Movie: Independence Day. If you’re not watching Will Smith punch an alien every July 4th, you need to reevaluate your traditions.
Darren
BCPS Senior Freedom Harness Evangelist
AKA: “D” I’m in charge of: The world according to LARP Since: time immortal Sign: Virgo Breed: Mutt My Furry Family: my tomcat Scruggs, Roy and Joy the Koi (fins not fur!). I’m in between dogs at the moment but looking for the next right fit! Favorite trip: the next one Favorite Place to Nap: in my hammock. My Favorite Treat: I bake a mean banana bread (Mom’s secret recipe) My Favorite Game: Hold’em/No Limit Best Toy Ever: Anything musical Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: A Hike or a Bull’s Game Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: Play Banjo Best Gift Ever: Can’t answer that. It’s a trap! My Super Power would be: To come up with the perfect thing to say BEFORE I open my mouth Life Philosophy: Amor Fati (yay Stoicism!) If I could say one thing to the whole world: “Enough Already, just stop it” The Animal I Fear Most: Jelly fish I collect: Vinyl and Books I am a Geek when it comes to: Anything Tolkien Everyone should read: I totally agree with this Favorite Bad Movie: Basically anything starring Bruce Campbell
Stacey C
BCPS Catistician
I’m in charge of: baby talking your pets into loving me Since: October 2018 Sign: Cancer Breed: big ol’ tabby cat My Furry Family: Kara, the mixed breed doggo, Truffles, the feisty feline, Vermicelli, the friendly feline, & Star, the chonk-tabby spectacular My Favorite Walk: along the Eno My Favorite Place to Nap: in bed with the fur gang My Favorite Treat: chocolate My Favorite Game: Skyrim Best Toy Ever: Megabyte Dog! Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: walking with furry friends and family! Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: nap Best Gift Ever: my dog AJ, who was a surprise for my 7th birthday! My Super Power would be: teleportation Life Philosophy: treat every one as if they were you living another life If I could say one thing to the whole world: Every day is a new chance to try. You are meant to be here. Keep walking with us. 🙂 The Animal I Fear Most: the most ferocious of all the land beasts…the mighty spider! I collect: dragon stuff and nature finds like neat rocks I am a Geek when it comes to: dragons, Pokemon, Skyrim Everyone should read: The Rubaiyat (Omar Khayyam), Things Fall Apart (Chinua Achebe), The Last Unicorn (Peter S. Beagle) Favorite Bad Movie: Airplane!
JaNe
BCPS Director of Snack Drawer Operations
I’m in charge of: scanning the ground for chicken bones Since: August 2018. Breed: Chinese Crested (bad hair days) My Furry Family: 3 super mutts My Favorite Game: Cuphead My Favorite Treat: Gummi bears Best Toy Ever: cat wand-cat tunnel combo Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: garden Best Gift Ever: not sure if anything has matched my excitement after receiving a Nintendo in 1st grade My Super Power would be: knowing the perfect thing to say before the moment has passed If I could say one thing to the world: “It’s the things we play with and the people who help us play that make a great difference in our lives.” -Fred Rogers The Animal I Fear Most: Ticks I collect: Houseplants. I am a Geek when it comes to: Early Childhood Music Education
Doug
BCPS Mess Hall Captain
AKA: Doog. Since: 2017. Sign: Scorpio. Breed: some weird looking mutt. My Furry Family: Jack Russell (Bongo) and a mutt (Midnight). My Favorite Walk: 18 holes on a great golf course. My Favorite Place to Nap: Couch. My Favorite Treat: Ice cream. My Favorite Game: Trivial Pursuit. Best Toy Ever: Espresso maker. Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: go for a run. Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: Cook something tasty. My Super Power Would Be: Infinite patience. Life Philosophy: Still working on it. If I Could Say One Thing to the Whole World: Listen more, talk less. I am a Nerd When it Comes to: Cooking/coffee. Everyone Should Read: Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey. Favorite Bad Movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (is it bad?)
Hayden
BCPS Cat Whisperer
AKA: Hayden I’m in charge of: daily walks and keeping the fort held down when parents are out of town Since: Oct 2018 Sign: Virgo sun, Libra rising My Furry Family: Robin (16 year old black tuxedo cat/cryptid), Abby (12 year old Olde English/American Bulldog), Mose (girlfriend’s 6 year old tabby tuxedo cat) My Favorite Walk: Cole Mill Trail at the Eno My Favorite Place to Nap: a breezy, shady hammock My Favorite Treat: when your sweet tooth is as strong as mine, you’re not picky about treats My Favorite Game: NYT word puzzles and soccer Best Toy Ever: skateboards and rollerblades Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: refuse to come back inside Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: listen from under a blanket Best Gift Ever: Coffee of the Month Club subscription My Super Power would be: flight Life Philosophy: take care of yourself and others, do what keeps you fulfilled, and make a positive difference If I could say one thing to the whole world: think globally, act locally, and don’t be afraid of being soft The Animal I Fear Most: giant prehistoric sea creatures I collect: Rubik’s style puzzles Everyone Should Read: local news Favorite Bad Movie: Charlie’s Angels
Min Jae
BCPS Junior Harness Wrangler
AKA: (pronounced “Min-Jay”), MJ, or “Dang,m you’re still napping?” I’m in charge of: wiggle butts and harmonizing yowls Since: 2024 Sign: Pisces, Water Monkey Favorite Breed: Australian Shepherd with fomo My Furry Family: none at this time, so I’ve an overabundance of love to give everyone else’s My Favorite walk: around the Eno Favorite Place to Nap: anywhere and at any time My Favorite Treat: Anything. I am food motivated. My Favorite Game: Monopoly Deal Best Toy Ever: Nintendo Game Boy Color Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: laze around a body of water, soak up the sun, and nap Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: snuggle up on a couch with a warm cup of tea and listen to the rain Best Gift Ever: a trip to the Carolina Tiger Rescue to see floofy tigers and other adorable creatures — if not friend, why friend-shaped? My Super Power would be: mind reading Life Philosophy: “Let me stay tender-hearted, despite despite despite” by Chen Chen If I could say one thing to the whole world: wow… The Animal I Fear Most: cockroaches and ticks I collect: ginko leaves, plush blankets, squishmallows, comfort stacks of to-be-read books I am a Geek when it comes to: coffee, tea, Scotch, food Everyone should read: “Poetry is Not a Luxury” by Audre Lorde Favorite Bad Movie: Scooby-Doo (2002)
Christina
BCPS Resident weather forecaster
Since: October 2024 Sign: Capricorn My Furry Family: Rosie the Pittie (aka Meatloaf Gargoyle, Sunbeam Butterbean, Three Feral Hogs in a Trench Coat), Zero the black cat (aka mini Toothless, Queen of Darkness, ZZ Plop) My Favorite walk: anywhere along a river My Favorite Treat: Ben & Jerry’s chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream My Favorite Game: Rollercoaster Tycoon Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: read a good book outside with a fresh cup of coffee Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: read a good book inside with a fresh cup of coffee Life Philosophy: one step at a time The Animal I Fear Most: a revenge-seeking goose I am a Geek when it comes to: painting, birdwatching Everyone should read: An Immense World by Ed Yong Favorite Bad Movie:The entire Fast & Furious franchise
Aubrey
BCPS Master Bestower of Perfect Nicknames
Since: March 2022 Sign: Pisces Breed: Sphynx cat, because I’m soft, often cold, and a little high maintenance. And I love long naps. Favorite trip: The Philippines. Favorite Place to Nap: in my soft bed, wrapped in a 3-blanket cocoon. My Favorite Treat: Chocolate chip cookies My Favorite Game: Dungeons & Dragons Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: Longboarding or roller skating! Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: Relaxing with a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle while listening an audiobook or a good podcast Best Gift Ever: Electric piano My Super Power Would Be: Telekinesis or shape-shifting. Either way I would finally be able to reach things on high shelves. Life Philosophy: There is always more to learn. Be open to it. If I could say one thing to the whole world: Listen, be compassionate, communicate openly, and know it’s okay to admit when you’re wrong. The Animal I Fear Most: Bedbugs, Assassin bugs, and cockroaches. *shudders* I collect: Pretty rocks, feathers, shells — anything interesting-looking that I find on the ground while walking in nature. I am a Geek when it comes to: Language learning Everyone should read: “His Dark Materials” trilogy, by Philip Pullman Favorite Bad Movie: FernGully or Halle Berry’s Catwoman
Bonnie K
BCPS Beautification Expert
AKA: the “other Bonnie” I’m in charge of: the after-party cleanup Since: March 2023 Sign: Gemini… times 2 Favorite Breed: Pittie momma turned Husky wrangler My Furry Family: Chloe (Chi x IG), Mater (Pyr x), Puck (S. Pdl), Moon (G. Schnauzer), Lady Bell (Pointer x), Kino (Husky), Sakari (Husky), Luka (Husky) My Favorite walk: trails at Eno Favorite Place to Nap: anywhere soft and quiet My Favorite Treat: Wawa My Favorite Game: Hockey Best Toy Ever: model horses Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: gardening Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: sleep Best Gift Ever: Weathertech floor mats My Super Power would be: immune to puppy cuteness If I could say one thing to the whole world: Let’s Go Canes!! The Animal I Fear Most: any that want to “get me” I collect: blankets I am a Geek when it comes to: organization Everyone should read: a Dave Barry book
Matthew
Lead Squirrel Surveillance Agent
Since: March 2025 Sign: Sagittarius Favorite Breed: all the Bully breeds My Furry Family: Lola, a staffy/pit who runs our household, and Bjorn, a shepherd/pit who’s her loyal sidekick My Favorite walk: Ocracoke Beach Favorite Place to Nap: sofa in the winter, by the fireplace My Favorite Treat: anything from Trader Joe’s My Favorite Game: it’s a 3-way tie between 15 games! Best Toy Ever: my childhood Game Boy Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: go see a Bulls game Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: go to the movies Best Gift Ever: the Steam Deck that I will get for my birthday this year (wink, wink) My Super Power would be: going Super Saiyan Life Philosophy: Sniff everything. Nap often. Bark only when necessary. If I could say one thing to the whole world: Walks fix most problems. The Animal I Fear Most: snakes I collect: comics I am a Geek when it comes to: boxing Everyone should read: the fine print Favorite Bad Movie: Batman Returns – terrible and great.
River
BCPS Keeper of Kitty Wands
Since: March 2025 Sign: Cancer Favorite Breed: Lincoln longwool My Furry Family: 2 Goldens! Larzy and Charlie My Favorite walk: Eno River around Sennett’s hole or Hanging Rock Favorite Place to Nap: in a hammock while camping My Favorite Treat: figs or a hot chocolate My Favorite Game: Pictionary Best Toy Ever: my spinning wheel Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: swimming Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: swimming! Best Gift Ever: my dog, Charlie! The Animal I Fear Most: cloth moths I collect: shark teeth, fossils, rocks, yarn, and ceramic buttons I am a Geek when it comes to: sheep breeds, natural dye, and weaving Everyone should read: Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller Favorite Bad Movie: The End of Flutter Valley
Julia
BCPS Resident Dog Trainer
AKA: Unlocker of Zoomies Since: 2025 Sign: Pisces Favorite Breed: whatever is in front of me! My Furry Family: Maggie, a cavapoo rescue project My Favorite walk: anywhere in the forest with a river! Favorite Place to Nap: my couch with my dog in my legs My Favorite Treat: anything from Parlour My Favorite Game: With a dog? Bitey face! With a human? Dorf Romantik Best Toy Ever: every stuffed animal Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: go for a hike! Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: read on my back porch with the metal roof Best Gift Ever: once my partner took one of my favorite cookbooks that was literally falling apart, made a thin wooden cover, burned the title and author in it, and rebound it… all himself! My Super Power would be: time dilation Life Philosophy: Growth happens through safety and connection, not force and rules. If I could say one thing to the whole world: Be patient, be open, listen with your eyes. The Animal I Fear Most: pythons I collect: ideas and education I am a Geek when it comes to: dog behavior and training! Everyone should read: Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor Favorite Bad Movie: A Hard Day’s Night
T’Kiyah
Expert Ear Scritcher
Since: 2025 Sign: Saggittarius Favorite Breed: whatever is in front of me! Favorite Place to Nap: Sunroom Best Toy Ever: Legos Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: read and sleep My Super Power would be: telepathy Life Philosophy: Take it slow! I am a Geek when it comes to: books
Katie
Ball-Throwing Specialist
Since: 2025 I’m in Charge of: being friends with every dog or cat I meet! Sign: Cancer Favorite Breed: pure mutt My Furry Family: Kookaburra (mutt dog) and Nitro (mutt dog) My Favorite walk: anywhere in the mountains by a stream Favorite Place to Nap: with my dogs on the couch My Favorite Treat: SweetTarts Best Thing to do on a Sunny Day: take the dogs for a hike Best Thing to do on a Rainy Day: watch a movie and nap My Super Power would be: mind reading If I could say one thing to the whole world: Be kind. The Animal I Fear Most: none I am a Geek when it comes to: archaeology