Meet Our Team

Our team is full of caring, dedicated people all ready to make sure we create a stress-free environment for your pets, in turn creating a stress-free time away for you.

Our team:

* Are enhanced back ground checked

* Adhere strictly to our company core values of Reliable, Honest and Trustworthy

* Cannot wait to care for your pets, establishing a stress free environment for them

Ruth

Owner and Manager

Gig Harbor

I have always had a love and passion for all animals, and this led to me to study and become qualified in Animal Care. Here I gained invaluable knowledge on how to not only care for a variety of animals, but also to understand and identify their needs. I have an interest in canine psychology and what external factors makes dogs do the things they do.

I have shared my home with a variety of pets - dogs, cats, hamsters, mice, fish and birds and currently share my life with two very noisy and foody guinea pigs!

As well as running and working with our lovely families within Ruth's Dog Walking, I also get to spend my day with fabulous pups at my dog daycare business - Paddington Paws.

I am very thankful to our families to allow us to care for their pets, and I simply adore all our furry clients too!

Bonnie
Manager

Woodinville

Hi! I am Bonnie, I joined Ruth's Dog Walking LLC because I was looking for something I love to do: walking, animals and helping people out.

I have always had dogs and cats, and I wouldn't know what to do without them. One of my hobbies over the years was competing in Herding, Rally and Obedience. I enjoyed the herding the most because I was outside with my dogs and I liked watching how the dogs and livestock interacted with each other to move around a course. I got into Herding because one of my Rottweilers had some confidence issues. I was hooked and the Rottweiler built up his confidence and lived a happy long life.

I love the intelligence of Australian Shepherds, and this is what got me into Rally and Obedience competitions. I even trained for charity half marathons with one of my Australian Shepherds.

Last year I had my knee replaced and now I am ready to get moving again. Maybe I will get back into Herding, Rally, charity half marathons but for now I would love to walk/care for your pets.

Adam
Woodinville

Hi all! My name is Adam, and I am overjoyed at the opportunity to take care of your pets. From the time I was in single digits, I helped my mom foster kittens and raise our family dogs. As I got a little older, I started volunteering at our local animal shelter. I have cohabitated with cats, dogs, fish, guinea pigs, and rats my entire life.

While working on my degree, I have found that working with animals has kept me grounded in a way that nothing else can compare to – when I'm overwhelmed, the pitter patter of paws on tile brings me right back down to earth. I am honored to be able to give our clients peace of mind by providing their pets with the best of care.

Ranae

Woodinville

Even from a young age I've always been intrigued by animals of all kinds. During my early years in Arizona playing with my tomcat Aladar and my bearded dragon DunDee! If I wasn't around them I was either reading about any animal I could or outside trying to find them myself!

Moving to Washington my love for animals only grew as I met new family and friends who had their own furry (or not furry!) friends. I found myself always jumping to the opportunity to care for their pets if they were ever in need. As I've gained a better understanding of how animals think and why they act the way they do, it's not only helped me with my own pets but others as well. Sometimes we need a helping hand with our pets and I've found a real joy in extending that hand to owners who might need a break when life gets unpredictable. I enjoy meeting all people and pets at RDW and my main goal is to make pets feel as if you never left!

Ama

Woodinville

Every dog deserves a walk that's fun, safe, and full of love—and I'm thrilled to be the one to make it happen.

I love helping dogs feel happy, confident, and well-cared-for, and I look forward to meeting each new pup and discovering what makes them unique. I bring calm, patient, and structured leadership to every walk, shaped by my hands-on experience with professional dog trainers and large pack walks. Having owned both big working breeds and small family dogs, I'm comfortable with dogs of all sizes, personalities, and temperaments, and I always prioritize safety and positive experiences. I believe every dog deserves individualized attention through play, exercise, and gentle guidance, and I strive to give owners peace of mind knowing their pets are in caring, capable hands. Above all, my goal is to create walks that are fun, enriching, and tailored to each dog's needs.

Serena

Woodinville

Hey there, I am Serena! My passion for animals blossomed from a young age from doing 4H. I was immersed in hands-on experiences with dogs, cats, rabbits, and more, I learned early the value of nurturing life in every form. Those formative years instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility, compassion, and the importance of animal welfare.

As I grew older, my love for animals expanded beyond caring for my pets to helping others care for others. My journey has been enriched by countless heartwarming moments, fueling my determination to create safe, loving environments for all.

Today, I continue to honor the lessons learned from 4H, dedicated to ensuring your animal experiences the love and care they deserve.

Emily

Gig Harbor

Hi all! I'm Emily. I've had a passion for animals my whole life. Growing up I raised everything from hamsters to horses. I had a best friend in the form of a Labrador Retriever who never left my side. Because of her I found 4-H and fell in love with dog training during my school age years.

After graduation I started working in small animal veterinary medicine and that became my new passion, I especially loved working in emergency medicine. Years later I started a family and have a daughter. I made the choice to take a break from medicine to focus on my family but missed caring for the wonderful pets of Gig Harbor. I was beyond excited to have the opportunity to work for Ruth and offer my years of experience to her wonderful clients and their furry family members. Thank for for trusting me with your beloved pets. I'm grateful to be on a team that carries the same passions I do for providing the highest quality care for such amazing animals.

Isabell

Gig Harbor

Hi all, I'm Isabell. I have been an animal lover since I could walk. It started out with carrying around my mom's flock of chickens with our border collie on my heels. And strolling along lazily behind was our husky. I have long loved dogs and other furry and feathered friends.

As I grew older I joined a local 4H club, where I found a new infatuation with agility, rally and obedience. I stayed with it long into high school where I found new friends and a community of animal lovers of all shapes and sizes. I work with my pups on agility and some obedience training. I also have two cats and a whole flock of chickens accompanied by a goose and three little ducks. Animals have been a critical factor in my life and have helped me get to where I am now.

As I move forward in life, I still use the experiences I gained in 4H along with life growing up alongside animals. I work every day to ensure your pets are treated kindly and are loved the same even when they are away from their owners.