We understand how stressful it can be to leave your pet home alone during a long work day or while out of town. Through years of hands on experience our staff has amassed a vast wealth of knowledge and are always available to answer questions and help address all pet related issues. At Snappy Paws clients are more than just a number on a key, we specialize in providing professional custom pet care. It is important we get to know each and every one of our clients and their pets personally in order to provide care tailored to the needs of each home.
At Snappy Paws we have distinguished ourselves in providing quality personalized pet services for each of our clients for over seventeen years.
Meet Our Snappy Paws Team
Our management staff takes great care in recruiting the ideal person to add to our team because we are adamant about providing the absolute best pet care. In order to ensure we hire highly qualified individuals who are passionate about animals, all of our team members are vetted and background checked.
Carla
Owner and Founder
Hi, my name is Carla and I am the extraordinarily proud owner of this amazing company! I started this company seventeen years ago after not feeling satisfied or fulfilled in my culinary career. It became increasingly difficult to find a job that would allow any decent quality of life outside the workplace. At the time, I was a single parent to three small children and wanted to be home for them and our four legged fur babies as much as possible. I wanted to make a difference, help make people's lives simpler and have their minds be less burdened. I wanted to focus these efforts and provide services to the neighbors and the neighborhood I have resided in for the past thirty years, the far Northwest Side. This train of thought led to the birth of Snappy Paws. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love dogs. I have never been able to resist stopping to pet any dog walking my way. I will even go out of my way to pet a dog that catches my eye.
After much research it became apparent that the far Northwest side was in need of a professional, reliable, flexible and consistent service. I decided to put my management, customer service skills and keen organizational prowess to work and dove head first into Snappy Paws! Backed by a team of rock star walkers we deliver amazing services to our clients at a fair price. We provide services comprised of loving and caring individuals dedicated to caring for this community's pets. We believe people and their pups aren't just a number on a key, but part of a family. Snappy Paws was the first to bring dog walking services on this scale to the far Northwest Side. We have expanded our service area over the years to encompass much of the Northwest Side and remain true to our mission.
You will find me to be an extremely consistent, reliable, fair, and loving person. I will always treat you and your pet as I would wish to be treated myself. I will love your four legged friend almost as much as you do! I am flexible and will work with you to make certain your pet's needs are being met. I welcome your questions and am always happy to chat about any advice you need regarding your pet or to just lend an ear.
Caring for you pet is an honor I am proud to have and I thank you for the opportunity to work together.
Jazz
Office manager
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jazz loves all things warm and fuzzy, including all furry friends. She grew up with family pets, loved all kinds of animals, and had dreams of becoming a veterinarian, dog walker, marine biologist or zookeeper, any job that allowed her to work with animals! As she got older, unsure of how to pursue her animal-loving dreams, she stumbled down many different paths where she acquired a large variety of skills, mostly based in retail/customer service. She loves interacting with and helping others as best as she can. In 2015, she decided to finally pursue her passion for animals and landed a job with a large nonprofit animal welfare organization. During her 6 years with this team, she learned and experienced so much valuable knowledge and developed her skills in taking care of animals. After this, she went on to successfully manage a dog walking and pet sitting company based in Los Angeles. She has now joined the Snappy Paws team where she can continue to pursue her passion and can inspire her son as he is an animal lover too!
Isaiah
Walker
Hey there, I’m Isaiah! I’m originally from the St. Louis area and have been a resident of Chicago since the summer of ‘21. I love it here! I’m a musician, a houseplant enthusiast, and a huge lover of animals. I grew up with the most adorable (and wild) Pitbull Lab mix, Clark, two lil cutie corgis, Max and Luna, and Joey, a very large tuxedo cat. My current living situation doesn’t allow me to have pets of my own, so I’m very thankful to be working with Snappy Paws, and I can’t wait to meet your furry companions!
Bob
Walker
Hello I'm Bob. I am a native of Northwest Chicago. I've lived most of my adult life in the northwest suburbs and recently moved back to Elmwood Park. I attended Loyola University where I received a BA and have held several management positions. I've had various critters such as rabbits and guinea pigs as pets. I enjoy having my son's Puggle, Chunk, as a house guest from time to time. In my spare time I enjoy playing online word games with other players throughout the world. I continue to follow most of our sports teams though not as avidly as I used to.
Gino
Walker
My name is Gino! I've had dogs my whole life and my current dog, Whiskey, is the best part of my day. I love taking him on adventures everyday and can't imagine the world without him. I look forward to meeting everyone's dogs, bonding with them and making sure they have a good time exploring their neighborhoods.
Liz
Walker
Hello my name is Liz Gomez and I was born and raised in one of the best cities on earth, Chicago ! The love for dogs and cats here is as real as the people. Bike riding along Lake Shore, grabbing of cup of joe from one of the many local coffee shops we have here, or just grabbing a slice of some thin crust pizza are just a handful of my favorite things. I have always had a strong connection with dogs and cats since I was younger. I like to think of them as family and I treat them like one of my own. It is rewarding to me and truly touches my heart knowing I've made you and your pets day.
Zak
WALKER
Hey I’m Zak! I was born in Jersey and spent a couple years of my childhood in Alaska, but I grew up right here in Chicago after my family moved to the city in ‘95. I’ve held a variety of different jobs over the years, but none made me as happy as when I began dog walking in 2013. My wife and I actually met and started dating as dog walkers! Now we live in Portage Park with our two tabby cats, Kiwi and Wayne, and our pug, Dale. I can’t wait to hang out with your dogs and go adventuring with them!
Denyse
Walker
Hi! My name is Denyse and I’m a life long Chicagoan. I’m a former elementary school teacher, childbirth educator and birth doula. I love knitting, hiking, and spending time with my family and our dog, Chief Martin Brody. I’m looking forward to spending time with your dogs!
Derek
Walker
Hello! My name is Derek and Chicago has been my forever home. I have had a couple of cats and I look forward to owning a dog of my own very soon! I love cooking, playing video games, collecting vinyl, and messing around with my Rubik’s cube. Animals have always been a part of my life and I plan to keep it that way. I look forward to spending time with your wonderful pups and cats!
Bobby
Walker
Hello, my name is Bobby Johnson. I have lived on the northwest side of Chicago my entire life. I have a deep love for animals and have had dogs ever since I was a little kid. My first dog growing up was a Westie named Gracie. I later found a Bull Terrier named Bear. She was abandoned underneath a trailer in the middle of winter. I brought her home with me and she lived a great life. My passion for dogs and cats means I treat each one like they are my own. I look forward to working with you and your beloved pets.