Meet the Team
Fletch was Heidi’s BFF and sidekick for 11 years. He was the inspiration behind Heidi’s Hounds after Heidi spent decades in a corporate career traveling the globe unable to find peace of mind pet care for Fletch (and other pets before him). RIP little buddy: September 2009 – June 2021
George lives in North Weymouth with his family, after relocating from the Midwest twelve years ago. He enjoys the natural beauty of the area with its parks and walking trails. Having served as a foster parent for friends pets, petsitting was a natural draw. Over the years he has enjoyed the company of five rescue dogs including a Beagle/Basset Hound, Yellow Lab, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, a beautiful mixed breed as well as five cats, two of which were former strays. Each one has had a unique personality and different needs. George has also had some unusual animals such as a ferret, pet rats, a rabbit, and African Chiclid aquarium fish. George enjoys meeting new animals and finds they often warm up to him quickly. He looks forward to getting to know your pet and spending quality time with them.
Maria is a 35-year veteran of the Xerox Corporation and the Vice President of the Social Service League of Cohasset whose mission is to enhance the lives of the less fortunate with a primary emphasis on helping the elderly. This charitable organization partners with Scituate Animal Shelter developing programs for seniors and pets. Maria started pet sitting four years ago when her beloved Golden Retriever passed away. She is an avid walker and loves to take high energy dogs for long walks. Maria is a 28 year resident of Cohasset and is married with two sons and she enjoys the beach, gardening, and boating with her family.
Dawn lives in Cohasset and enjoys her career as a court reporter. They say do what you love and it never feels like work. Dawn’s second passion in life is animals. How lucky is she to have two “jobs” that don’t feel like work. Dawn looks forward to caring for all your furry friends.
Barbara spends her time between Hingham and Naples, FL. She and her husband raised their two boys in Hingham and have called Hingham home for 28 years. Barbara’s an RN who is always up for a new adventure and loves anything physical like yoga, spin, hiking, etc. The highlight of Barbara’s day is spending time at the park with her black lab, Lulu. She looks forward to meeting your furry family members and know that they will be well taken care of.
Claire is a 35 year resident of Hingham and lives with her two whippets Merlin and Jackson. Over the years, she has cared for many large and small pets for family and friends. She is an avid walker, clocking up to 50 miles per week and practices yoga and weight training. Claire is celebrating her 18th year at Worlds End as a part-time ranger, and spent many years behind the desk at the Fitness Center for the town of Hingham. Claire recently left her 30 year career as a healthcare recruiter and is looking forward to meeting and enjoying spending time with your pet.
Julie moved to Hingham in 2018. She has spent most of her career in the corporate world and caring for animals is a good balance for her. She has had two cats and a dog in the past but they have passed over the rainbow bridge. Julie loves animals and joined Heidi’s Hounds to fill the void of not having a pet at home. She enjoys walking and doing hot yoga in her spare time.
Jen lives in Hingham and has been an animal advocate and pet parent for most of her life. She has enjoyed years of fostering rescue dogs through Brown Dog Coalition, and is skilled at handling all types of dog personalities and behaviors. In her spare time, Jen stays active with golf, tennis, spin and running, and also enjoys pet photography as a hobby. She looks forward to lovingly caring for your pets as if they were her own!
Lauren lives in Hingham and enjoys working for Heidi’s Hounds while she studies to become a Kindergarten teacher. Lauren is a lifelong animal lover and has a sweet rescue dog of her own. Lauren loves to go for hikes and explore the outdoors. She is so excited to meet all of your furry family members and take care of them like her own.
A lifelong animal lover, Melissa lives in East Weymouth with her husband, two kitties, resident pup, and a revolving door of beloved foster dogs through Last Hope K9 Rescue. Melissa is a small business owner on the South Shore, providing copywriting, webdesign, and digital marketing services for mental health providers and nonprofit organizations across the country. She’s excited to join the team at Heidi’s Hounds and get to know all your furry friends!
