Meet The Team
Michelle Sabia- Owner & Founder
Hello & Welcome! I am so excited to have you visiting our website! We are a team of Pet Care Specialists that LOVE what we do!
A little bit about me; I moved from Washington, Connecticut to Cave Creek, Arizona with my family in 1999. I was too young to choose where we moved but beyond grateful to land in Cave Creek! I have been a grateful “Creeker” for the past 20 years while remaining very close to my roots in CT. My whole life I have had a love and respect for all animals! They have always been a part of my life. I can remember pet sitting for our neighbor who had a litter of kittens when I was 10 years old (Best job EVER!). Fast forward to today I have been able to turn my years of experience into an incredible company!
I started Paws & Claws Pet Sitting Services, LLC with the goal to help care for other pets just as I have my own. I would like to make it easier for you to leave your beloved pets home while you are busy. Knowing your pets will be cared for with full love and attention by one of our experienced heart centered pet sitters will put your mind at ease while you’re away, while keeping your pets comfortable at home. I stand by our team of professional pet sitters and everything our company has to offer! We look forward to caring for your pets!
Each of our sitters and walkers are employees. They have been hand selected by me and is held to a higher standard of pet care. You can rest easy knowing all of our pet sitters and dog walkers have been background screened and are professionally trained, insured, bonded + Pet CPR/First Aid certified.
Our pet sitters and dog walkers are ready to provide you with extraordinary care for your pets and superior customer service for you!
Tailwags,
Michelle Sabia
Linda A
Pet Care Specialist
Pet CPR/First Aid Certified
Cave Creek, Arizona
I grew up in Minnesota out in the country, surrounded by animals. We lived on four acres and had horses, cats, dogs, fish, sheep and even a pig. My mom raised dogs so we had around 50 dogs at all times to care for, feed and love on. I spent all of my spare time outside playing with the animals. Our family moved to Arizona in 1975 and I eventually moved to Creek Creek. I've been lucky enough to be a Creeker for the past 25 years. I remember riding horses from Rattle Snake Ranch on Dynamite through the washes and desert long before Tatum Boulevard existed.I have raised my family here and now enjoy watching my grand-kids grow up in Cave Creek. Throughout my life I've helped dogs deliver puppies, cats deliver kittens and I even delivered a goat, saving both the mom and baby goats life! I live close to our wonderful Cave Creek Museum and enjoy all Cave Creek has to offer through its rich history.We currently have two wonderful dogs that keep us laughing and add so much love to our home. I enjoy spending time with pets and giving them the added time and attention they deserve because they give back so much more. Working with Michelle and the Paws and Claws Pet Sitting Team is an honor and a pleasure because the entire team provides such quality care for your pets. This gives you the peace of mind that your furry family members are in good hands while you're away.T
hank you, Linda
Shari F
Pet Care Specialist
Pet CPR/First Aid Certified- In progress
Cave Creek, Arizona
Hi! I am originally from Minnesota and now live in Carefree. We still go back to Minnesota for the beautiful summers so feel we have the best of both worlds! I grew up on a lake in southwest Minnesota with lots of cats and dogs. I have had a Siberian husky, pug, a couple of yellow labs, and my current pup who is a Cairn Terrier named Kobe.
I worked in the corporate world for over 20 years (and totally loved it). Being semi-retired now, I love having more time to spend with family and friends and doing things I truly enjoy like golfing, hiking, and hanging out with fur babies.
I can’t wait to meet and care for your furry friends! They are always in good hands with Paws & Claws – we treat them with the same love and respect as we do our own!
-Shari
Curt W
Pet Care Specialist
Pet CPR/First Aid Certified
Cave Creek, Arizona
Hi - I'm Curt Wieden and I love animals.
Prior to joining Paws & Claws I worked with Infamous Pool Care, where the best part of my job was meeting customers' pets of all kinds - dogs, cats, horses, cattle, snakes, turtles, llamas, sheep, goats, lizards, you name it!
We have a pile of rescue animals at my house. Between ours and my neighbor's, whose dogs tend to live at our house, we have three dogs, two adult cats, and two kittens running around all the time. I've also had several boxer dogs and rescue cats throughout my life, and grew up with dogs and cats my entire life. Being able to work with animals as a job makes it not a job, it's a labor of love.
As for the rest of my bio, here's the details: I'm a Wisconsin native but have lived in Arizona longer than I lived in Wisconsin now. I have bachelor's degree with majors in Journalism and Sociology, and a Master's degree in communications. My career has included owning and selling a successful printing company, senior VP of a division of a Fortune 50 company, and key positions in several successful startup companies. I now live in Cave Creek with my wife and son, and our pile of animals.
Kyann J
Pet Care Specialist
Pet CPR/First Aid Certified
Scottsdale, Arizona
Hello, I’m Kyann. I grew up in Kansas City, Kansas moved to Texas in 1983 and on to the Phoenix area in 1995.
Work experience includes property management and executive assistant. Presently retired and have volunteered with Arizona Humane Society and Foothills Caring Corp.
Currently reside in Cave Creek with my Yorkshire terrier, Bella. She is five pounds of energy and enjoys her toys and taking car rides.
I’m looking forward to meeting you and taking special care of your babies. - Kyann
CONNECTICUT PET SITTERS & DOG WALKERS
Lydia S
Pet Care Specialist
Torrington, Connecticut
Paws & Claws training program and Pet CPR/First Aid in progress
Hey, I'm Lydia! Born and raised in Torrington, CT, I first discovered my love for dogs around age 7 when a new neighbor moved in down the road from my house. She raised labrador litters, training them to grow up as service dogs. She would often have me over her house to cuddle and help train the puppies in order to socialize them. Most days, when I got off the bus from school, I would dash straight to her house instead of my own just to play with the puppies and learn everything I could about them. Long after my favorite neighbor had moved away, I never lost my great love for animals. I began dog sitting, cat sitting, and dog walking independently at age 14. When I graduated from High School, I was immediately hired as an animal caregiver and daycare attendant for a pet boarding facility and doggie daycare center. I've been happily working there for 4 years now and plan to continue dedicating my life to the care of animals. Which is why I am so excited to work with you and your furry companion(s) to help provide the comfort and care they need while your away!
Lydia
Nicole F
CT Office Manager
Pet Care Specialist
Litchfield, Connecticut
Paws & Claws training program completed & Pet CPR/First Aid Certified
Hi! My name is Nicole and I'm from Watertown, CT. I was born deaf and got my cochlear implant when I was just 4 years old; while I faced a long journey of learning how to adapt to the hearing world, I also learned about my strong love for animals. I grew up on a small farm and spent my childhood falling in love with every single animal I met! My favorite memory is coming home from school and spending the afternoon playing outside with our dog & snuggling with the cats on the couch. I'm in school working towards my life long dream of becoming a vet while being a devoted pet mom to four beautiful girls. I currently reside in Litchfield with my boyfriend and our pit bull & three cats; and I'm looking forward to meeting & taking care of your little one(s)! - Nicole
Mary O
Pet Care Specialist
Torrington, Connecticut
Paws & Claws training program completed & Pet CPR/First Aid Certified
Hello! I’m Mary. I was born and raised in Connecticut and I am now living in Torrington, CT. I have lived within many places in the Northwest corner, but no matter where I was living, there was always a furry friend to make the home more welcoming. For as long as I can remember, I have loved pets of all kinds… especially the 4 legged furry ones! Growing up, there was always a dog in the house, sometimes 5 at once! From caring for my own pets to caring for the 4 legged companions of my friends and family, I view every pet as just another addition to my ever growing family! My favorite part of the day is going home and being greeted by tongues out and tails wagging the minute I step through the door! There is no better feeling than being met at the door by the ones you love the most! I love all pets and I’m grateful I have the opportunity to be a part of the Paws and Claws team and help care for all of your fur babies!