Meet the Team
Kara (Founder)
Kara started Paws For Walks Chicago in 2013. With a huge passion for animals, she knew working with animals needed to be a part of her career.
Kara grew up with dogs her entire life and adopted her first dog from PAWS a few months prior to starting the company. Leah, her dog, was the inspiration behind starting the company and now the logo of the company.
Kara likes to spend her free time traveling with her wife, walking around Chicago, working out and spending time with friends and family.
Lesley (Co-Founder)
Lesley has grown up with all different types of animals including tons of different type of birds. She would love to rescue any animal she would find!
Lesley moved to Chicago in 2019 and got her dog Lilly. From there, her and Kara met and decided to start Paws For Walks Chicago downtown which started in 2022.
In Lesley's free time she works in real estate, rollerblades with Lilly, traveling the world, and spending time with family and friends
Mei Lin
Part-Time Office Manager
Maryely
Maryely
Maryely
Full-Time Dog Walker
Michael
Maryely
Maryely
Full-Time Dog Walker
Cortney
Maryely
Cortney
Dog Walker
Maggie
Maryely
Cortney
Part-Time Dog Walker
Casey
Angelica
Angelica
Part-Time Dog Walker
Angelica
Angelica
Angelica
Part Time Dog Walker
Megan
Angelica
Miguel
Part-Time Dog Walker
Miguel
Angelica
Miguel
Part-Time Dog Walker
Alisa
Skylar
Skylar
Cat Expert
Skylar
Skylar
Skylar
Weekend Dog Walker
Tanya
Skylar
Brandi
Weekend Dog Walker
Brandi
Skylar
Brandi
Backup Dog Walker
Ingrid
Ingrid
Ingrid
Backup Dog Walker
Marisa
Ingrid
Ingrid
Backup Dog Walker
Monika
Ellison
Ellison
Dog Walker, Cat Care, & Overnight Care
Ellison
Ellison
Ellison
Dog Walker, Dog Daycare/Boarding
Kate
Ellison
Dusty
Dog Walker, Cat Care, & Overnight Care
Dusty
Ellison
Dusty
Part-Time Dog Walker & Sitter
Will
Daniela
Will
Boarding/Daycare & Pet Sitter
Jose
Daniela
Will
Boarding/Daycare & Pet Sitter
Mia
Daniela
Daniela
Boarding/Daycare & Pet Sitter
Daniela
Daniela
Daniela
Dog Boarder & Pet Sitter
Lilly
Kelly - Dog Trainer
Kelly - Dog Trainer
Our Mascot
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