Meet our team of passionate animal lovers! 

Mariah                               
Founder

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Hello! I’m Mariah.  I'm from Michigan and I moved to Chicago in 2008.  My love for animals has brought me to my current place in life.  I started Paws In Motion in January 2011.  Some of my favorite things to do are going to the park with my pups, gardening, and traveling.  I also like to challenge myself with tough projects around the house.  Mya, Bo,  Banshee and Waylon (my pups) are the loves of my life.  Mya (modeling in this pic!)  is a super cool 10 y/o Sheppard mix that loves to play BALL! Bo the beagle is almost 14 and he loves TREATS more than anything in the world, Banshee the Chi-wienie  is just about 6 y/o and he is the biggest goof ever, and  Waylon the pittie puppy is just over year old and is just the silliest pup around!  You can find my gang of pups cruising the streets of Pilsen and kicking up sand at the dog beach in the summer.

Tommy
Dog Walker in Old Town

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​Hey, I'm Tommy and I'm from right here in Chicago. My favorite part of my work day is the look of joy on your dog's face when I show up and they know that its time to go out. When I'm not hanging out with Chicago's furriest, I enjoy going to see live shows, playing the bass, and just hanging out at home with my cat.

John
Dog Walker in River North

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Hi there, I'm John and my favorite part of the job is developing unique relationships with each of my fur-covered clients. I love being outside and getting exercise and making the most of every day. I'm very passionate about dogs and have been a dog walker since 2004. My career has taught me a lot about dog behavior across many breeds and age levels which helps me to better address each dog’s needs. I am also passionate about rescues and currently own a Border Collie rescue named Erin. One of my future goals is to be more involved with placing rescues in their forever homes.  When I'm not caring for your pet, I enjoy taking in live music shows, traveling, backyard gardening and cooking. ​

Shannen
Dog Walker in Uptown and Andersonville

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Greetings and salutations! Shannen here, and I’m already excited to meet your fur baby! I started walking dogs since Halloween of 2018 and I always have grand adventures with the doggos! My boyfriend has a pup; Milkshake is her name! And she is just as much my pup and she is his, maybe even more because I give her yummy treats. Hah! Food brings people close and my favorites have to be Filipino and Thai foods. Mom and dad are from there, respectively, and I cannot imagine growing up eating anything else! Because I love eating food so much, I have to balance that with Crossfit. If I’m not working or at home, the box is where I’m at! Crossfitting helps me channel energy to become a better version of myself, not just physically, but mentally most of all. And it’s no surprise that one my aspirations in life is being able to practice physical therapy. Currently, I am working towards becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant at Oakton Community College. Physical therapy has a more hollistic approach than traditional medicine. Helping people get better physically and emotionally is something I look for in life. Walking pups is much more than helping them use free outdoor plumbing. It is an opportunity for the doggos to explore and have an adventure, socialize, exercise and to enrich their overall health and wellness. I look forward to                                                                                                meeting your fur baby and having a meaningful experience with them!

James
Dog Walker in South Loop

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Hey, I'm James and I've lived in Chicago for 7 years but my heart came here when I was a little kid watching Family Matters and Married with children. I always heard Chicago was known for its pizza and hot dogs which are two of my favorite foods so I knew this would be the place for me. I'm a student by day working on a degree for physical therapy and work a second job at night. I live with my cats Thelma and Louise, my turtle Tio and fish Pesc.


Rob
Pilsen

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Hello! I’m Robert but you can call me Rob. I am a native of Chicago and have been an animal lover for as long as I can remember, but I especially enjoy the companionship of those furry little pups! The furry little guy in the photo is my good friend Beast, who has been with the family for over 8 years. When I am not walking your cute pups, I am also a floor installer apprentice. When I am not working I like to skateboard and take photos, more specifically skate photos. One of my favorite places in the city to visit is China town because of all the delicious food and drinks you can try. ​

Jamie
Fill-in Dog Walker in All Areas

Hi!! My name is Jamie & Chicago has been my home my entire life. I grew up with a house full of pets, but I can't imagine life without a dog! Aside from walking dogs I am self-employed doing Independent contract/consulting in the Telecom Industry. I love traveling, the outdoors, art, music, gardening, and finding the next adventure! I am a fur mom to my beautiful 8-year-old Pit bull, Jaya, who is a 2-year cancer survivor! She is the furry love of my life!! I am happy that I can share that love with other pups and furry babies get to hang out with at work.