Dave McVey, Annie and Emma
Dave is Sherri’s partner and provides support in all aspects of the business. Dave is a businessman (independent sales rep to the furniture and RV industry) and all-around pet lover. He is particularly helpful when Sherri is providing care for the guest dogs in their home and for chauffeuring Sherri to pet-sitting visits in inclement weather and snow (well ok, all the time really). Annie and Emma are the NPS resident supervising managers and take their job very seriously as only a WESTIE can. They love all our guests and provide socialization and fun for the puppies and dogs that stay at our house.
Ian Croghan, Reyn Croghan, Michaela Bell
Ian and Reyn (Sherri’s children) have been involved with the business since they were toddlers. Michaela (Sherri’s daughter in law) has been helping out since 2013. Ian attended Indiana University and works for Buddenbaum and Moore. We call him the dog whisperer in our family and he’s also great at fixing anything! Reyn attended Indiana University and then attended graduate school at University of Indianapolis. She is now an elementary school teacher. Michaela attended IUPUI both undergrad and for graduate school and is an engineer working for Allison Engines. All three serve as back up during busy times and can provide care as pet sitters, dog walkers and will also board client pets in their homes on occasion.
Sandy Alexander and Tim Conger
Sandy and her husband, Tim are both retired surgical nurses, (RNs) avid runners and walkers. They are shown here with their dogs, Stella and Luna. They provide all services for NPS except move- in care. They are extremely willing, responsible, and punctual and beautifully manage a full and tight dog care schedule! They have been providing pet care services since 2014. With their medical backgrounds, Sandy and Tim are astute at assessing the health and well-being of the pets in their care and can provide medication services. They are confident with sick, post op or geriatric pets. Sandy and Tim provide mostly dog services but occasionally cat care.
Debbie Dyson
Debbie Dyson is a retired elementary teacher and sorority house director at IU. She has had pets her entire life. Her current best friend is Matilda, an adorable black and white Frenchton. Debbie provides all services for NPS. Debbie met Sherri about ten years ago, when Northside Pet Services provided care for her aging, special needs pug, Lola. Debbie is responsible, punctual, reliable, and looking forward to helping with your furry friends. Debbie provides pet-sitting, dog walks and occasionally will board small dogs who like and get along with Matilda.
Kriste Mossman
After a 30 – year career as a registered nurse and pediatric nurse practitioner, Kriste retired and decided to continue helping others as a dog walker and pet sitter. As a pet owner, and previous NPS client herself, she recognizes the importance of having a kind, reliable and conscientious person caring for your pets. Kriste is married and has 2 grown sons. She enjoys walking, volunteering, reading, and planning National Park vacations with her family! She recently adopted Kona, shown in the pic. Kriste provides pet-sitting and dog walk visits, and occasional kitty care and is experienced with medical and nursing support. She is shown here with her rescue pup, Kona.
Nancy Sutherland
Nancy relocated (again) to Indy in 2022. She got back in touch with Sherri who provided dog care when she lived in Indianapolis previously. Next thing you know Nancy is a NPS pet sitter, something she has always wanted to do!!!!! Nancy retired from nursing in May of 22. She has had rescues all her life! She currently has 3 dogs plus 3 cats! There is always room for one more, right?
Nancy spends her spare time walking her dogs, going to the dog park, playing pickleball and being with family here in Indy.
“I am really enjoying my new job working for Northside Pet Services which I started in October,2022. It’s a great company to work for!!!!”
Nancy provides pet-sitting and dog walks and has a particular niche with kitties, including insulin injections and geriatric support.
Laura Mitchell
An Indy native, Laura has moved all around the country with her career in hospitality and facilities management. Now retired, she is back in town to care for her mom and excited to get started with NPS to stay busy and meet new animal and people friends! Laura has owned many cats and her first doggie love affair was a rat terrier rescue found along an Arizona highway named Eddie. Since then, she has owned a variety of lively terriers, more cats and even a few snakes. She enjoys long walks in Holliday Park, gardening, and audiobook adventure stories. Her current feline fur babies, Magus and Maisie, love the homemade toys she comes up with.
“I met “cat whisperer” Nancy and NPS owner Sherri when I needed care for my cats while on vacation. Right away I felt the sincere caring and professional attitude from them both. I took a chance and asked Sherri if I could join her team!”, Laura said. “I can’t wait to meet your fur, feather or scale babies and help keep them healthy and happy while you are away”. Laura provides all services for NPS, for both dogs and cats and other species, including exclusive move- in care when needed. She is shown here with her kitty Magus, as a kitten.
Jill Mahoney
Hi, I’m Jill, a retired salesperson from the hotel industry, with the second half of my career in the corporate events industry, and now, as a retired person, I have found my favorite industry…dogs and all pets.
All my dogs are rescues… I had no idea how many villages are required to save one dog! So… Needless to say, I volunteer where I can, fostering and Dog Transport mostly. I also volunteer at an equine therapy barn.
Sherri is my neighbor. I’m thankful she reached out because it’s a perfect fit! I can meet and get to know new dogs and cats every day. It is such a rewarding job.
I also love to hike, usually with my best mate Izzy by my side, bike, kayak, hike, travel, and read on my deck.
I look forward to meeting your best mate.
Cheers
Jill
Micheal Balke
Micheal is passionate about helping animals and humans alike live their best lives.
As an animal welfare advocate, Micheal serves as a volunteer District Captain for the ASPCA, where her work includes lobbying as a constituent for animal protection legislation at both the state and federal levels.
Micheal also serves as a volunteer for several animal rescue organizations, where her work includes networking dogs and cats in need of rescue, rescue transport, and foster care.
Micheal is also dedicated to raising funds for animal welfare causes, particularly rescue, and finds that pet care services are the perfect blend of ensuring quality continuity of care for animals who are already safe and loved, while procuring funds for animals who need such a situation.
As a human welfare advocate, Micheal serves as a Mindset Coach by helping others glean transformative insights that will dispel their limiting beliefs, so they are empowered to achieve their aspirations.
Micheal’s husband of 40+ years, Steven, shares in much of this work with her. Together, they have dedicated the third act to doing their part to bring comfort and joy to as many animals and humans as possible.
Micheal and Steven share a full house in Indianapolis with their five rescue dogs (Zara, Amy, Cranberry, Casper, and Dublin), two rescue cats (Aslan and Kyle), and one rescue fish, Poseidon (yes, you read that right!) Their adult daughter, Kayla, her partner, Seth, and a dear friend of the family, Leland, also live with them, and are keen supporters of their work to help others live their best lives.
As a pet care giver, Micheal is available for dog walking, as well pet sitting for both dogs and cats.
Whether dog walking or pet sitting, you can be assured that Micheal will bring her best to every visit, so that the animals in her care, as well as their humans, experience the comfort and joy they deserve!
Jaclyn Grahl
Executive by day, devoted dog whisperer by night! I first joined Northside Pet Services as a client, seeking the best care for my own pups. Now, with the flexibility of working from my home office, I balance spreadsheets and strategy sessions with squeaky toys and snuggles! As someone who insists on top-notch care for my own pets, I bring the same level of love and attention to every furry friend I care for—because every pet deserves a sitter who loves them like their own.
Rachel Sweeney
Hi there! My name is Rachel, and I’m currently going back to school to earn my master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis starting this August. I’ve always loved caring for animals and have been around animals my whole life. I actually got connected to this amazing pet-sitting/dog walking community through a personal connection — my family dog, Bo, stays with Sherri whenever my family goes on vacation, and we’ve had nothing but wonderful experiences. I’m reliable, responsible, and love giving pets the love and attention they deserve. This is me and my family dog Bo! Looking forward to more amazing opportunities with this company!
Seth Perkins
Seth has had a lengthy background in service work, both working with people and with pets. He has had a love for pet sitting since he was a high school student, where he spent his summers pet sitting for his neighbors while they were away on vacation. Seth highly values providing pets with enrichment activities, ensuring that pets are kept engaged and entertained, while helping to build their confidence and abilities. Enrichment activities are custom tailored for pets based on their preferences, age, breed and other aspects that makes each pet unique. Seth promises to provide the best care and enrichment to every pet visit while respecting and caring for the client home and its security. Seth joined the team after a family member, Micheal, another NPS sitter recommended him. He and Micheal often work as a team caring for pets and clients. Seth is an excellent communicator with clients and astute at ascertaining pet personalities and their individual needs. He provides dog walking, move-in care and pet sitting visits. He is continuously developing skills relevant to new puppy acclimation and training and enjoys working with new or juvenile pets. He is pictured here with client kitty, Odin.
Mindy Jackson
After working for a Caterpillar Dealership for 18 years in Louisville, Kentucky, then a short career in retail in Southern Indiana, Mindy retired and moved to Noblesville to be closer to her family. She has always been passionate about animals and their well-being. She often finds herself saving turtles when finding them in the middle of the road. She reached out to Sherri about joining her team after learning about her business through her nephew who has been a client of NPS for years. She volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club of Noblesville, coaching Basketball and Volleyball. Coaching her niece and nephew’s teams make her volunteer life even more rewarding. She enjoys going to concerts, attending professional sports games and spending time with her family. Mindy provides move- in care to our clients, our most exclusive service. She integrates herself into the routine of the pets in their own homes, while taking care of the client home. She also Boards select dogs in her home. She has a calm and gentle nature and is excellent at attention to detail. She is pictured here with her rescue kitty, Sunshine.