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.

Office Manager

Alex Tranghese

Hi there! I’m Alex, I am the Office Manager at APC and have been a part of this wonderful family for over 6 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 my 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 comfortable caring 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.

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

Ashland Pet Concierge

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.

Maggie Goeller

Hi my name is Maggie I grew up with dogs and cats, I am an animal lover. I live with two parrots a African Gray and a parrot. They are a lot of fun. I also have two young bearded dragons ,four tropical fish aquariums. When I am not walking dogs or pet sitting you can find me riding my bicycle or in the winter on the slope with my snowboard. I love the outdoors. I also enj

Michelle Matthews

Hello my is Michelle. I grew up in Natick and have lived in Ashland since 1988. I am a mom of 2 adult kids and I continue to be a mom to my 2 dogs Owen and Dixie. I believe animals teach us humans unconditional love and to be kind and compassionate. I have always been drawn to animals and their secret language!

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!

Ryan Madison

Ryan is currently a student at Mass Bay Community College and resides with his two dogs and cat. When he’s not caring for your beloved pets, he loves to enjoy the outdoors! His interests are boating, surfing and basketball.

Ryan is also a part time beach life guard and youth basketball coach.

Jason Karol

Jason has loved animals all his life and has had a diverse array of animal companions from childhood into adulthood. From cats and dogs, to cockatiels and rats, Jason has a deep love for all life (even if some of our insect friends try his patience.)

In addition to pet sitting and dog walking experience, Jason has also worked as a customer service representative at the Luv My Pet vaccination clinics, where he assisted people in finding the right fit for their animals.

On top of animal husbandry, Jason’s passions include music and the arts, practicing and learning about spirituality, psychology and philosophy. He also enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and kayaking!

Thank you for entrusting Ashland Pet Concierge Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters with your beloved pets!