About Us

Niskayuna pet sitter, dog walker

Our Staff

Maribeth

Maribeth

Owner

I started my business doing just mid day walks myself and grew it into a professional pet care business with staff. My background is in Nutrition and Exercise and I am very health oriented. I usually take my daily clients for at least a mile walk and average about 10 plus miles a day. I had an opportunity to work for Holly Tree Animal Hospital as a kennel assistant from 2009-2014 and was appreciative of the knowledge they shared with me. It was rewarding and helped me learn so much about pet health and wellness. If you are in the Schenectady area look for our logo or the walkers with the “official dog walker” on their back!

Maureen

Maureen

Cat Sitter

I am retired, married for 43 years, and the mother of two. I have had cats since childhood. I have had 4 dogs. I was a computer programmer and bookkeeper for most of my career My hobbies are gardening, travel, broadway shows, and reading. I now have 1 dog and 2 cats and love nature.

Cassandra

Cassandra

Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

Hi, my name is Cassandra! My background is in kinesiology and I have been working as a personal trainer at a gym for the last seven years, but now I have a 5 month old son and am a stay at home mom! I have my own cat who is 11 years old and a silver lab who just turned 2 and they are my absolute world. I have done a lot of dog sitting for friends and family by word of mouth and am so thankful to now be working for this company who really gives their all for the animals they are working with every day.
Brenda

Brenda

Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

Hello. I’m Brenda and have been with dogs since I was a child. I love being with them and cats, too. I have a full-time job, but I started part-time working for pup-e-cise so I may continue to be with lovable furry pets. I look forward to walking and taking care of your pets. It’s a sure thing that your pets are going to get lots of love and joy from me.
Lynn

Lynn

Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

Greetings! I retired from Schenectady County in 2022 after a 30-year career in Child Welfare. I had spent the last 15 years establishing and running the Child Advocacy Center, including coordinating the multidisciplinary team that handles the most serious cases of child abuse. I adopted a Black Lab/German Shepherd puppy and went through Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog training with her, and we utilized her for 10 years at the CAC to reduce trauma for the children. Her name was Ruby and she was well known and loved by all. I have had many pets throughout my life including a Basset Hound, Poodles, Labs, Rabbits and many cats. I currently have 3 cats and a Lab puppy. I have done overnight care for several breeds of dogs, large and small. My love for all animals goes back to my childhood in Charlton and playing on the farms of many of my friends. I tend to be drawn to protecting the vulnerable amongst our population, from senior citizens to children and of course, animals. Working for Pup-e-cise llc has allowed me exposure to so many different animals and their adorable personalities. I look forward to continuing to interact and care for all animals that we serve.

Patty

Patty

Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

Hello, I became more interested and involved with dogs after my children moved out on their own and I adopted my first rescue dog. Not long after I adopted a second dog, and both are about 12 years old. I have continued to care for dogs through volunteering and fostering at a local rescue, and my life has been enriched because of it. I am still working full time, however, look forward to the time spent with the animals at Pup-e-cise.
Linda

Linda

Cat Sitter

Hi! My name is Linda and I started with Pup-e-cise the summer of 2024 and I’ve loved every minute I’ve spent with our furry friends! I am a recent “empty nester” and will be retiring from my full-time job of 36 year career in January 2025. I’m excited to have more time to provide attention, comfort and peace of mind to your loved ones when you are not able to be home with them.

Shelley

Shelley

Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

Greetings! I recently retired from a wonderful career in education. At school, one of my friends would come to visit with his service Bernese Mountain Dog. We would meet with children, which would bring so much joy and happiness to all (even the adults!). I have always loved animals and my family had a sweet and smart rescue dog named Rue whom we loved greatly and continue to cherish in our memories.

I have always had the privilege to have cats as part of my family and I currently have two, Belle and Beau. I also help my parents with their Border Collie and my sister with her two Golden Retrievers. It is a joy and honor to be a part of the Pup-e-cise team and walk and care for your precious pets! Looking forward to seeing those tails wagging in the fresh air!

Maryann

Maryann

Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

Hi, I’m Maryann and for approximately 20 years I was involved with the Albany Obedience Club as an Obedience Instructor and Class Registrar. I showed many of my dogs in the Obedience and Agility Ring. I also taught Therapy Dog and Canine Good Citizen classes for Wildwood Schools for over 20 years. The majority of my dogs were certified Therapy Dogs. We did hundreds of visits to nursing homes, adult day care centers, and local schools.

In 1998 I started my own pampered pet boarding facility at my home. I thoroughly enjoyed taking care of the various pets that came to stay with me. After approximately 4 years of running the boarding business I turned the facility into an Obedience training center for one-on-one and small group class instruction.

I’ve had the privilege of having many pets in my lifetime. I started with poodles, then Portuguese Water Dogs, and then Irish Wolfhounds. After losing our Irish Wolfhounds recently we are back to having another Poodle. I enjoy taking care of pets and giving them the attention and care needed while their owners are away.

Lexi

Lexi

Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

Hi! I am a a long time animal lover and resident of Schenectady. I’ve had many different professional experiences but none were as rewarding as the ones where I was able to work with animals. I joined Pup-e-cise in the spring of 2025.

I live with my cat Austin and spend lots of time with my horse Sullivan. I am passionate about animal welfare and love ensuring that all your dogs get to exercise as much as possible. I formerly ran a pet sitting business myself and gained experience with all types of animals from cats and dogs to horses and goats. When I’m not dog walking or spending time with your pets I’m riding my horse Sullivan. I am excited to meet your pets and show them as much love as you do!

YOU!!

YOU!!

Do you LOVE animals? If so, this job is just for YOU!

Do you like to walk and or play with dogs, pet cats, feed fish? If so, this job is again for YOU!

Looking for someone to be flexible in their daily schedule, pet visits are usually nights and weekends and usually multiple visits throughout the day. Dog walks are mostly mid day.

Contact pup-e-cise llc today!

If you see us when you’re out and about, say hello!

We’ll be wearing our Official Dog Walker shirts.