Owner
Carolyn McGee
Carolyn has a deep love of pets and an innate connection with them. She has a gift for connecting with animals. They respond to her almost immediately.
Carolyn spent years in high tech manufacturing yet she knew that it wasn’t her true calling. She discovered her passion was in caring for the pets of people who needed to be temporarily away from them.
Carolyn graduated from the MA state sponsored Entrepreneur Training Program and started the Ashland Pet Concierge to provide in home pet sitting and peace of mind to people when they could not take their beloved pets with them.
Carolyn enjoys helping to deepen the bond that exists between pets and their people. She is a Reiki Master/Energy Healer who specializes in pets and the people that love them. Carolyn also communicates with animals using telepathy. Click here learn more about Reiki and Animal Communication.
Carolyn founded APC 19+ years ago.
Manager
Alex Tranghese
Hi there! I’m Alex, I am the Manager at APC. I thrive on being organized, thorough and having great communication skills.
I have been a part of this wonderful family for over 8 years! I’ve been in pet industry for eleven years and have loved every second of it. My animal family over the years has consisted of dogs, many rats, Guinea pigs and ferret friends. I’m also very experienced with reptiles, aves, aquatics and other pocket pets as well as feline and canine companions.
I gained tons of experience from my time at Petsmart and Petco, as well as personal experience with all my little ones, and am very knowledgeable providing direction to care for any of your medicated fur babies.
I’ve always had quite an instinctive connection with all animals and have been able to form a bond with even the most high-pressure furry friends. I will always love your pets like they’re my own and promise they are always in great hands! I am also an avid gardener and can assure the utmost care of your plant babies as well.
Alex is working remotely in her role as manager.
Alex has been a dedicated pet caretaker/manager with APC for 8+ years.
All Ashland Pet Concierge pet caretakers consider ourselves Animal Guardian Angels. We are there to provide loving, professional care and provide safety and security to your beloved pets. All are Pet CPR & First Aid Certified.
Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters
Alayna Cohen
Alayna grew up on the island of Martha’s Vineyard with dogs, cats and a menagerie of small animals. She currently lives in Ashland with her fiancé and two cats, Gypsy and Stevie Nicks.
She has gained a lot of personal experience caring for pets who need a little extra help or veterinary medicine. When Alayna isn’t dog walking or nannying, you can find her paddle boarding on the reservoir, enjoying live music and enjoying DIY projects!
Alayna has been a dedicated pet caretaker with APC for 2+ years.
Emily Kimball
Emily grew up in Hopkinton, MA. and from a young age started asking her neighbors if she could walk their dogs because she loved them so much! Eventually in late middle school and early high school she would start pet sitting and walking for a various number of people in her neighborhood. She absolutely adores any kind of pet but especially loves dogs!
Emily is currently a student in Colorado studying geology and she hopes to become an oceanographer one day! Besides spending time with animals, Emily likes to bake and hike.
Jenna Brooks
Hi, I’m Jenna! I was born and raised in beautiful Durban, South Africa, and recently relocated to Ashland, Massachusetts with my husband, our two energetic boys, and our beloved fluffs, Summer and Stormy.
Animals have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. Before becoming a mom, I spent many years hand-rearing kittens and helping them find their forever homes — a passion that brought me so much joy and fulfillment.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of caring for a wide variety of animals, from cats and dogs to guinea pigs, rats, chickens, and even pigs. Every animal I’ve welcomed into my life has left a lasting pawprint on my heart.
Keiron Tumbleton
I’ve been a lifelong pet lover and have spent years caring for animals of all kinds. From cuddly cats and playful dogs to unique friends like hamsters, chickens, and goats, I enjoy getting to know each animal’s individual personality. Seeing all of your pets is a wonderful way to fill any part of my day!
A longtime resident of Hopkinton, and an avid runner, I enjoy the company of friends I have had the pleasure to meet over my time in ‘Hiller Town’.
Kristin Esenther
Kristin loves to connect with animals of all kinds and enjoys spending time with them. Her family has owned parakeets, a parrot, sheep and chickens. Kristin is detailed, kind and gifted with animal photography.
Kristin has been a dedicated pet caretaker with APC for 8+ years.
Laura Chiocco
Laura is a former 6 year employee who is excited to be returning to APC.
She has experience in caring for a wide range of animals, keeping respect and patience for all people and animals as a guiding principle.
A native Midwesterner, she has lived in Southborough for 16 years with her husband, son, and rescue dog Lucy.
She enjoys reading, yoga, and regularly volunteers with a local dog rescue in her free time.
Laura has been a dedicated pet caretaker with APC for 6+ years.
Ryan Fleming
Ryan lives in Ashland, MA, and has been a proud dad of many rescue pets. For him, any
walk through the woods feels incomplete without a dog at his side. A professional dog
walker since 2017, Ryan has volunteered at Buddy Dog Humane Society and the ASPCA.
Previously, Ryan worked in the nonprofit sector and as a fundraiser for Berklee College of
Music.
Ryan is also a professional musician, performing as a guitarist with numerous bands
throughout New England. He is a local music instructor, providing lessons for students of
all ages, and is a certified ESOL tutor. Ryan loves cooking for family and friends, attending
concerts, carpentry, and the occasional jog.
Skylar Mello-Johnson
Skylar is a student at Framingham State. More details coming soon.