 | Andre Cardoso Co-FounderAndre 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. |
 | Joan Fernandez Co-FounderSince 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. |
 | Aldenice Cardoso Pet sitter
Aldenice (Nice) joined our team in 2018 with years of
experience with pets from, being a pet owner herself to volunteering in
several rescues groups, in Brazil her hometown, Nice lived in the US all her
life, in order to pursue her currier in Languages she moved out broad. Once
graduating she felt that here is where she belongs. Nice is a full time
language translator part time pet sitter on the weekend. Aldenice loves to be
around animals and this loves brought her to work with us here at GCPC. We hope
that you are as happy with Nice as we are.
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 | Woody The BossWoody 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 The Boss LadyMargarita 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. |
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Grateful Companion Clients
Testimonials Rashmi S.
We were very pleased with our dog, Lady's, stay with Joan and will be rebooking soon. There were many walks and playtime! Joan sent daily photos to keep us... Read More »
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