At home care for your loved ones

Meet Katie, the proud owner of Ataraxia! With a genuine heart for every furry friend, Katie's life revolves around ensuring both clients and their beloved pets receive the utmost care. Along with day-time drop ins, Katie leads Ataraxia as the visionary and CEO, shaping the future of the business!

Meet Bailey, manager at Ataraxia Pet Care! With a passion for connecting people and pets, Bailey supports both clients and the Ataraxia team, daily! She helps with scheduling, communication & coordination!

Meet Lydia, with years of experience working in shelters and vet offices, Lydia brings knowledge and compassion to every pet she sits. She specializes in overnight care - but loves helping with drop ins when possible!

Meet Sydney, with a warm presence, Sydney is a trusted sitter who provides many of our weekend overnights! Her flexible weekend availability has connected her with many of our clients and pets, she has quickly become a highly requested sitter with many repeat clients <3

Meet Lauren, located in the heart of cherry hill! She cares for pets during our lunchtime visits and weekend overnights! With her own interior design business, Lauren loves to carve out time for our clients!

Meet Annabelle! With plenty of large-breed experience, she’s a natural when it comes to caring for pups of all shapes and sizes. Annabelle helps with doggy drop-ins and overnights! She brings warmth, playfulness, and love to every pet she meets. At home, she has her own adorable sidekick, Rocky (pictured above 🐾)

Meet Stacie, she’s our go-to for drop-ins and brings a true love for dogs into everything she does. Stacie is flexible, caring, and often joined by her golden retriever, Lowa, who even works alongside her in a foster youth program. Lowa tags along for overnights—making them extra fun for pups who love a doggy friend! Together, Stacie and Lowa are a duo full of love, joy, and playful energy.

Meet KT, a Pilates instructor, Orange Theory coach, and your pet’s new bestie here at Ataraxia. KT helps with overnights and drop-ins whenever possible, and truly loves pets of all kinds. You might even spot some of your furry friends on KTSs Instagram! KTs dog, Trevor is pictured above!

Meet Gina! She’s a recreation therapist who dedicates her free time to caring for Ataraxia clients. Compassionate, creative, and reliable, Gina loves being outdoors and often volunteers at the Humane Society. She helps with drop-ins whenever her schedule allows and has her own sweet pup, Peaches, by her side.

Meet Nicole! She’s an independent yoga instructor in Grand Rapids, and when she’s not leading classes, she’s spending time with her pups or our clients. Nicole has two sweet dogs of her own, Stella and Beans, who keep life full of love. She’s open for plenty of drop-in walks and brings warmth and care to every visit.

Meet Steph! She runs our doggy daycare in Shelbyville, where pups have plenty of space to run and play. Steph is full of hands-on dog experience. She shares her home with her kitty, Derp, so visiting dogs should be good with cats. Recently, Steph’s beloved dog Storm passed away, and we hold his memory close alongside her. Steph pours love and dedication into every furry friend she meets!

Meet Whitney! She’s studying at GVSU and loves spending her free time with pets. While she doesn’t have any of her own right now, her heart is with her family’s 2 dogs & cats back home. Whitney helps with overnight stays—from quick weekends to week-long adventures—and fits in drop-ins whenever her clinical schedule allows.

Meet Brianne! She works remotely, which gives her the flexibility for drop-ins and overnight stays to keep pets happy and comfortable. At home, she has three delightfully chaotic kitties of her own and often volunteers at a local cat shelter.

Meet Liz! She’s available for drop-ins and brings lots of love and care to every visit. At home, Liz has three cats of her own who keep her busy and entertained. With her gentle, reliable nature, she makes pets feel safe, happy, and right at home.