Our Vision
To Make Pets SMILE
Our Mission
To be the #1 trusted provider of the best PET CARE SOLUTIONS, helping to improve the quality of life for YOUR PET AND YOU.
Our Story
Hi, I’m Reilly, the pup who inspired UrbanPawz™! My Mom and Dad adopted me when I was 4 months old. I still remember the first time I met them – I was wagging my tail so hard that my whole body was wiggling sideways! When we met, I was a bit of a sassy pants and would get pretty cranky at times, protecting my food {so no one would eat it!}, guarding my toys {so no one would take them!} and sometimes I even bit mom and dad {just to show some tough love, I swear!}.
I know, I know…I was quite the handful. Mom and Dad spent a lot of time working with me – they called in ‘training’ in human language. They were always reading and talking about me. They even had some doctor man visit the house to help them figure me out! Then, they started giving me a schedule and I loved it cause I always knew what to expect! What can I say, I’m a ‘type a’ kinda pup. Also, they started focusing more on giving me treats when I was doing well.
After all that, it seems I’ve become some sort of inspiration to them. Go figure. All I know is that they love me and I love them.
Our Approach
Reilly has instilled a passion in our life of the animal + human connection. After adopting and raising Reilly in Minneapolis for 4 years, we relocated to NYC. During our time in the Midwest, we established a Pet Care Services business, which thrived for its 3 year duration. When we moved to NYC, we wanted to continue working with animals and UrbanPawz™ was born.
Our approach to the animal + human relationship is to establish deep connections between our four-legged and two-legged clients, while giving peace of mind to pet owners by establishing a profound level of trust. We strongly believe in continuing education concerning all types of animals and their care, as well as staying informed on changing trends and animal theory. Running UrbanPawz™ is not a job for us: it is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to help further the understanding and strengthen the relationships between pets and their humans.
Timeline of Events
Krysty moves
August 1, 2005
Krysty moved from Miami, FL to Carlisle, PA for Law School @ Penn State
Alain moves
December 1, 2005
Alain moved from Miami, FL to Hoboken, NJ to work for J&J
Alain relocates
March 5, 2008
Alain was relocated to Minneapolis, MN by J&J, and Krysty moved in from PA
We Adopted Reilly!
September 1, 2008
Pet Care Services is Born
August 1, 2009
Krysty started Pet Care Services in Minneapolis
We Got Married!
January 1, 2010
Alain and Krysty got married <3
Welcome, Trudy!
September 1, 2012
We fostered Trudy, our 17th rescue dog in Minneapolis!
UrbanPawz Was Born!
June 4, 2013