The Pet Nanny Maine

Gudrun Cobb says that if anyone had told her a couple of years ago that, in the near future, she would no longer work in the corporate world but would instead be "The Pet Nanny" she would have just laughed.

That is, however, the exact direction her life has taken.

In 2005, after working for more than 18 years for two corporations, German-born Gudrun left the corporate life behind. She has now focused her life on a path far from the international customer service and collections arena she has been accustomed to. She has become a nanny to pets.

Gudrun's dog Baxter

She says that her love for animals dates back to her childhood in Germany. Gudrun lived in Taarstedt near a farm and helped with chores that included milking cows. For many years, this owner of a toy miniature pinscher and two cats had informally assisted family and friends by caring for their animals when they were away. While pet sitting for a friend last spring, Gudrun pondered whether pet sitting might work as a business. Soon after, another friend, knowing Gudrun's love of animals, encouraged her to pursue it.

Gudrun began extensive research, liked what she discovered about the potential, and subsequently became "The Pet Nanny."

Gudrun has been trained in pet first aid and pet CPR by the American Red Cross and is a member of Pet Sitters International, from which she receives additional training.

This is an excerpt from an article in the Neighbor's Magazine by Mary Chick

lives in Portland and has worked at a local veterinary hospital for more than six years.

She has a bulldog named Daisy and a kitty named Dewey (pictured at right). She enjoys going to the beach, traveling, shopping and having a good time with friends. She joined the Pet Nanny in 2007.

Being a Pet Nanny is a dream job for , who recently left behind her 24-year-long legal career to become a full-time Pet Nanny assistant.

Kathy's love of animals goes back to her childhood in Nebraska when her family always had pets. In fact, she can't remember when she didn't have a dog or cat to care for at home.

When not caring for Pet Nanny clients, Kathy enjoys spending time with her cocker spaniel Maggie and cat Mia (pictured below), reading, socializing with friends, cooking, and good movies ... and, of course, meeting new dog friends wherever she goes!