Andre has been an animal lover for his entire life. For the past 10 years, he's been working in management and sales, but his passion for animals led him to leave corporate America, co-found Grateful Companion Pet Care LLC. Now he can finally do what he loves — take care of pets. Andre has been pet sitting for over several years now and is certified in pet first aid. He volunteers with various rescue groups in the Hollywood FL area and also foster dogs in his own home until they get adopted. In his free time, Andre also teaches an Afro-Brazilian martial art called capoeira and likes to lay on the couch with his dogs Woody and Margarita.

Since she was a little girl, Joan has always had a soft spot for animals. In high school, she wanted to become a vet.  Although she ended up in a career in environmental engineering, her true passion for animals never left and she adopted her first puppy Woody in 2008. Soon following, she started to volunteer with rescue groups by fostering and attending adoption events. She fell in love with her 10th foster dog, Margarita, and officially adopted her, adding to the Fernandez dog family. Joan has over several years of experience in the pet sitting industry and can't wait to take care of your pets.

Woody is the Grateful Companion Pet Care social butterfly. He loves everyone and is a true companion to animals and humans alike. He always makes sure guests feel at home and shares all his treats and toys with all new friends.

Margarita is the ol' lady of Grateful Companion Pet Care. Like Woody, she loves to have guests around. She also loves treats and really likes to have her belly rubbed. That's how you steal her heart...by rubbing her belly. Even with three legs, she can run as fast as lightening. Margarita has a huge heart, and as a big sister she protects Woody and is not afraid to take the lead when we are strolling around DC.