Simba's Care, LLC

Jessica Urban started with Simba’s Care in March 2006. She was the first pet sitter hired when Simba’s Care began to expand. She has loved pets her entire life and currently has 2 dogs of her own. Prior to working for Simba’s Care, Jessica worked in the field of retailing. Jess has become so highly in demand that more staff was needed to cover her region!

Leslie O'Donnell - Ellington, East Windsor and Vernon

860.306.7192

Leslie O'Donnell started with Simba’s Care on a part-time basis in April 2006. She has loved animals since the arrival of her first dog when she was 4 years old. She has since owned and loved several dogs and a kitty. Previous to working at Simba’s Care, Leslie worked for 20 years as an adoption social worker and became an adoptive parent herself. She was delighted to become a full-time pet sitter in May 2007.

Jody-Marie Frankovitz - Glastonbury

860.212.1370

Jody-Marie has been with Simba's Care since April 2008. An animal lover since childhood, she grew up with everything from the "standard" cats and dogs to the more unusual ferrets and ducks. She currently lives with three kitties and thoroughly enjoys time with her dog, cat, small critter and reptile clients.

Sherry Matter - South Windsor and Manchester

860.716.3325

For the last 3 years, Sherry has been a professional groomer for cats and dogs . Previously, she worked with animals in various capacities for many years. Sherry recently joined the staff of Simba's Care. In addition to providing pet sitting services in Manchester and South Windsor, she offers grooming services, by appointment, for clients throughout our service area.

Caron Gahr - Enfield

860.874.1003

Caron Gahr joined Simba’s Care in the winter of 2006. Caron has been a dog and cat owner for many years and most of her animals have been rescued from shelters. Prior to working for Simba’s Care, Caron worked as a technical report writer. She loves being a full time pet sitter and brings great enthusiasm and affection to every new animal she meets.

"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.”

-George Elliot

“Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.”

-Alfred A. Montapert