About JenLoves Pets

During the recovery of her surgery, Brezzi found Jennifer and her family. Being an avid cat “worshipper” she never thought of having a dog, She loved them, as she loves all animals but was definitely a cat person. Until Brezzi locked eyes with her. Even though she could barely walk due to the surgery, she asked to see this big slightly chaotic chocolate Labrador puppy and as she chewed on Dwayne, her husbands ankles, her fingers, and Dishion her son’s shoes Jennifer felt a connection like never before and was deeply in love. They left that afternoon, and every time she closed her eyes she saw Brezzi’s eyes. The next day the entire family picked up Brezzi, without any knowledge of how ill she’d soon become and how much Brezzi would be a part of Jennifer’s healing journey. Read more about Jennifer Taylor

Tiana Dominguez,  moved from Georgia to beautiful California a few years ago with her husband of 4 years  and fur babies. She has 2 dogs, Roxy and Teddy. Along with two cats, Elijah and Kai. She grew up in Illinois, and in her sophomore year of High School she and her family moved down to good ol’ Georgia. She and her husband are high school sweet hearts, married in 2013 and are proud of their hairless and furry family. She’s been working on her core classes in college years now, completing them before deciding what career path she wants to take. She has a love for all animals but especially cats! Tiana’s a very caring and passionate person who can be shy at times, but is coming out of her shell.

Marissa grew up most of her life in in Southern California, and lived a few years throughout Hawaii and San Francisco, although San Diego is her favorite! She graduated with her Associate’s degree from Palomar College and also studied Herbalism for two years. She realized that she wanted to make a difference in people’s health and become a holistic healer. This is where she found her passion in helping others, both with people and furry friends. She has worked many years as a nanny and animal caregiver.

Marissa enjoys the great outdoors, doing activities like going to the beach, camping, hiking, and playing volleyball. She loves to cook and try new Vegan restaurants. Marissa is really into music and traveling the world as much as she can. She grew up with a Beagle named Mocha and currently is auntie Marissa to numerous friends’ cats.

This led to multiple service jobs, until one day the answer came to them in the form of a dear friend who was studying law. The friend talked about the courthouse dogs who were trained to help survivors and children testify. That was the most amazing idea Tay had come across yet. The idea of helping people by working with animals was an absolute dream!

Tay enrolled in the Northwest School of Canine Studies and was certified in Canine Studies. This meant studying the history of dogs and dog training, genetics of dogs, temperament, dog body language and more. Tay has been working with dogs ever since.

Tay specializes in puppies, aggression, separation anxiety, and reactivity, but works every case with passion and compassion. Tay has trained their own dogs to have good manners, as well as worked them through problem areas like separation anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding, car sickness and more; this makes Tay a uniquely qualified trainer in multi-pet households, and homes where big problems lie.

Tay can sympathize deeply with owners who struggle with these problems, because they have been in that situation as well! Tay has also trained their cat and sister’s cats, that’s right, you can train cats! The kitties do fun tricks like finger-targeting and “hugging.” Tay has worked with dozens of dogs across a spectrum of needs for both the animals and their human companions!

Kristina moved to America (Massachusetts) from Russia when she was approximately 6 years old and has lived in sunny San Diego for about 13 years. She has had animals all her life. Kristina and her family have owned, a dog, cats, rabbits, birds, spiders, mice, hermit crabs, fish, praying mantises, lizards, and many other smaller bugs like caterpillars, and beetles. She currently lives with her parents, brother, sister, two cats, a rabbit, and her pet tarantula. She studies Administration of Justice at Miramar College going for a Bachelor’s degree, and also does Jiu Jitsu and Taekwondo. During her free time she likes to paint, play her accordion, piano, violin, guitar, and play video games if she is able. Kristina understands that leaving a beloved pet to a stranger while you’re away can be stressful, and hopes to use her experience to provide the best care for all animals.

Kara grew up in Kansas and earned her Bachelor degree in Chemistry in 1996 from the University of Kansas. After working as a scientist in pharmaceutical research and development for about five years she moved to sunny San Diego with her soon to be husband. Kara decided to leave the laboratory to move into Project Management of clinical trial research. After about five years she realized the corporate environment was not the best fit for her and decided to dedicate herself to raising a family which has brought her much joy. She has enjoyed volunteering at the schools her kids have attended and loved working with children and leading Girl Scouts over the past few years. She has a passion for all animals which have always been part of her life. She grew up with many cats and dogs and now has two Maine Coon cats (Mr. Charles Ludwig and Mia Sinclair), a bearded dragon (Nigel), many fish and even beetles! Her family has also successfully built and maintained an aquaponic greenhouse where they raise Tilapia which fertilize their vegetable garden. When Kara is not tending to her animal friends, she can be found at her daughter’s dance studio or on the soccer field with her son.  Kara is so excited to be a part of the JLP team and truly looks forward to meeting and caring for all the animal friends that are part of the JLP family.

Zion was born in San Diego and lived in or around it his whole life. He is in college for graphic design at Palomar College. Other passions include taking pictures and videos, as well as the more technical side of editing them. He has two cats named Tiger and Hazel for about nine years now. Besides making cute pictures, these guys have got to be some of the best kitties. His love for cats does translate well to dogs and other animals though, especially the fluffy ones.

K.C. has loved animals from a young age, raising rats and various other critters since she was a little girl. Her very favorite animal is a tie between dogs and rats, and her best friend is her Staffordshire Terrier mix, Queso. K.C. has experience volunteering at the humane society and house rabbit society, as well as working as a private pet sitter for family friends, and working in a doggie daycare.

Pets love Dishion! They gravitate towards him (Mom gets jealous) because of his calm demeanor. You’ll see him during pet taxi services and he works as a back up and emergency care.

Dwayne is Jennifer’s husband and works a lot behind the scenes though he helps with pet sitting and dog walking when the schedule is full. He has a lot of experience with multiple pet households and tends to gain the trust of the more shy pups quickly. Dwayne hopes to one day retire so he can work more full time with JenLovesPets!