Rachel Dawson

Rachel, a registered Nurse and pursuing a Certificate 4 in Animal Companion Studies, founded Armstrong Creek Pet Minding initially as short stay boarding for her dog Peppi, expanding into a comprehensive pet care service. Her favorite aspect is facilitating group dog interactions, whether through doggy day care or group walks, with her new canine companion playing a significant role since Peppi's passing in early 2020.

Mindy

Mindy, a former Cairns street dog with a diverse mix of Australian Cattle Dog, Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Kelpie, Dogue De Bordeaux, Koolie, Lowchen, and Slumpy Tail Cattle Dog lineage, exhibits both independent and needy traits, reminiscent of her past life. Adopted on January 20th, 2020, she now enjoys her front window throne, observing the neighborhood, and will be turning 3 years old in June 2022.

Ursula

Ursula is a skilled career coordinator and owns her family's ex-racing Greyhounds Lucy and the elusive Bear, specializes in one-on-one pet care, with the first morning of a house sit being her favourite time to connect with the animals, as it allows her to build trust and discover their unique personalities.

"Feeding and walking the dog a few times, they gradually begin to reveal their true selves as trust grows."