ABOUT SO FETCH
Hi y'all, I’m Amy- native Austinite, mother of two, and the Owner/Operator of So Fetch Austin.
So Fetch began with what started as a small favor, a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of love.
After the passing of our 13-year-old rescue, Ollie, my family and I longed for her presence, but weren't quite ready for another fur-ever family member. When a friend needed a last-minute sitter, we were quickly re-introduced to the joy that animals bring to the home. The word spread about our family's pet staycations and one favor turned into two and then ten and then twenty! As a full-time mother of two, I was able to dedicate intimate attention to each dog who came to stay in our home and provide the kind of companionship and care pet owners have been searching for in a boarding option. My family and I truly loved opening our home and hearts to the dogs we hosted and their families, and it was clear that there was a need for the one-of-a-kind pet service we were providing. Alas, So Fetch was born! But as a lifelong dog lover and animal advocate, it wasn't enough to provide high-quality pet care- I also wanted to help provide for the Austin pet community. So Fetch is committed to donating a portion of our proceeds to Austin Pets Alive- every booking helps give back to our amazing dog city! Creating this community has been such.a gift and we are so grateful you're here!
What started as a passion project grew so much, it was time to expand beyond just my home and family. It was clear that there was a need for other loving homes and families that could provide the same exceptional and individualized care my clients were seeking. In order to accommodate more fur families, I have welcomed two experienced and dedicated dog lovers to the team! Whether you book with me, Lauren, or Ryan- you can have peace of mind knowing that the So Fetch standard is the absolute highest quality of in-home pet care. Together we have over a decade of dog-sitting experience and it is our joint commitment to provide the specialized care our clients seek. We look forward to continuing to grow our amazing community of dog lovers so we can connect more fur friends with the perfect home away from home, bonus family included.
meet the team!
Lauren Spaulding is another native Austinite and lifelong animal lover. She began her dog-sitting journey as a foster for Austin Pets Alive and Austin Bulldog Rescue. After seeing the joy that caring for foster dogs brought her family, she decided to open up her home to other families who needed experienced and loving care for their beloved furbabies when they traveled. Lauren lives just down the street from Amy with her husband, two children (7 and 13), and 2 small dogs. She works remotely and is able to spend her days loving on the dogs who keep her company.
Ryan Winkler Herr has lived in Austin since 2008. She and her husband Tim both love dogs and work remotely at home all day so, like Amy, they found themselves dogsitting for friends who wanted extra love and care for their furbabies. Ryan and Tim quickly became enamored with getting to care for a variety of pups and wanted an opportunity to be connected with more fur families to continue spreading the love. They are experienced dog owners and have two rescues of their own (if Ryan had her way, it would be six rescues), a golden mix and a shepherd mix, both around 35lbs and both over the moon when new playmates come to visit. She also has three loving little boys, 10, 8 and 6 who have endless patience and gentleness with dogs and love to help with snuggles and fetch in the back yard. Ryan and Tim are available to love on any dogs who are social with kids and other dogs.