Meet Our Team
At Keeping Up With Jack, we have a deep sense of commitment to our customers and our profession. Our team are employees. I thoroughly background check, interview, and train our team. Each member is CPR and first aid certified. Along with having monthly meetings with my employees, I work besides them in the field, to help them become knowledge with each animal that we care for.
Jenna
Hello! My name is Jenna and I'm a born-and-raised Washingtonian. I have lots of experience working with all sorts of animals. I was raised on a farm and have been working in pet care for almost five years now!
I currently have a beautiful old horse Bailey -- and a new edition to my family, a Berner puppy named Jasper. He is my sidekick to all things pet-care and loves to meet new puppies!
I look forward to spending time with all your furry and non-furry family members!
Giannine
Please welcome Giannine. She is our newest member of the team! Giannine is a mom of 7 kids, an 8-year-old Shih-tzu, two parrots, two parakeets, a dwarf rabbit, and a flock of chickens.
She is a wildlife photographer and loves being outdoors. Giannine has taken care of animals since she was a child growing up on a small farm, and dogs have always been a must-have companion in her life.
Giannine very much looks forward to getting to know and spend quality time with our clients furry family members!
Michelle
We would like to welcome Michelle to the team! Michelle grew up on one of Washington Island's before moving into Seattle for school.
She is currently working toward her licensure in K-12 special education. As a farmers daughter she fostered a love for animals early on.
In her natural habitat Michelle can be found hiking in the PNW, or engrossed in a comic book. And when she isn't studying or volunteering, you can most likely find her drawing!
Shelby Axtell
Owner
I graduated from Pima Medical Institute i 2014, and I have been working as a dog walker / pet sitter for more than five years.
I earned my certification as a veterinary assistant. Having a background in the medical field, I have a deep understanding of the health of animals.
In case of emergencies, I am CPR and First Aid certified for pets. I also know how to give fluids, medications, take vitals and much more.
With me in this picture is my fur kid, Jack. He's the reason behind my company name. He is involved in every aspect of our life...he's our whole world! I though having him incorporated in the company name was a perfect fit.
He is a well-behaved 14 year old Jack Russell Terrier who loves to make new friends. His most favorite thing in this whole wide world besides his people -- meeting new furry friends and going on adventures, tennis balls and bubbles!
Joseph
Joseph joined the team in 2018. He is the face of Ruff N Roll, and is amazing with every dog he comes across!
Joseph is honest, dependable and hard-working.
He has worked with Old Dog haven and grew up with dogs his whole life. Joseph is also pet CPR and First Aid certified.
Callie
We want to introduce Callie! She is our newest member of the team and has been a rockstar!! Callie grew up in Washington and is attending UW Bothell with plans to attend vet school in the future.