Hometown:

Alva, Fl

Pets:

3 dogs: Sookie, River + Cinco, 11 chickens, 3 turtles:Blue, Zorro + Stewie, and 2 fish tanks

Interesting Fact:

I jumped off a 25 foot cliff into the Ocean in Negril, Jamaica!

Biography:

Amber is the founder of Atta Boy! Animal Care. She been working in the animal field for over 16 years. She started in the field by working in the horse industry – stable hand and pet sitter. She then trained as a local Veterinary Kennel hand, Veterinary Assistant and then an Emergency Veterinary Technician for both small and large animals for over 13 years. She has a bachelors of Animal Science from University of Florida.

Pronouns:

She/Her

Hometown:

St. Petersburg, Fl

Pets:

3 dogs: Jax, Dixie + Lynx, 3 cats: Iris, Lynx + Remy and 1 betta fish: Sushi VI

Interesting Fact:

I was born with a hole in my heart and had to have open-heart surgery at 3. My dream job would be being a zookeeper.

Biography:

Chantal has been with ABAC since 2012. She been working in the animal field for over 10 years as a Veterinary Receptionist and then started as a pet sitter, dog walker and cat sitter with Atta Boy! Animal Care in 2014.

She currently works with us as our Manager to ensure the best client experience from start to finish! That includes: monitoring our pet sitters, dog walker and cat sitters at the visits, ensuring visit quality and making sure our clients get their visit updates. She also manages the staff behind-the-scenes, and hiring.

​She has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from USF.

Pronouns:

She/Her

Hometown:

Mercerville, NJ

Pets:

3 dogs Molly, Luna, and Winston – all Australian Shepherd

Interesting Fact:

I love to travel and have been to 15 countries + 25 states including DC and Puerto Rico.

Biography:

Teresa has been with ABAC since 2019. She currently works with us as our Community and Client Relations Office Assistant- she creates and keeps great bonds with other local animal companies, scheduling, monthly newsletters and general office work.​ She has been in the administration field for over 20 years- including working at a local bakery- Born +Bread.

Pronouns:

She/Her

Hometown:

Coatesville, PA

Pets:

2 dogs: Marvel the Border Collie mix + Petra the Weimaraner 1 cat: Halle

Interesting Fact:

Vet tech of 10 years? That’s literally my biggest personality trait anymore

Biography:

Marissa has been with ABAC since 2017. She been working in the animal field for over 10 years. She started in the field by working in the horse industry – stable hand and then trainer. She then trained as a Veterinary Technician for both small and large animals. She currently works as an Emergency Veterinary Technician and is working on obtaining her CVT- Certified Veterinary Technician License.

Pronouns:

She/Her

Hometown:

Plant City, FL

Pets:

2 dogs: Boogie the Sheltie + Sadie the Chihuahua Mix

Interesting Fact:

I have never broken a bone!

Biography:

Rebecca has been with ABAC since 2021. Becca is a Veterinary Technician and has worked in the Veterinary Industry for over 10 years. She grew up with multiple pets and has experience caring for a wide variety of animals including: dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, pigs and rabbits. When not working she enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with her senior aged pups

Pronouns:

She/Her

Hometown:

Lakeland, Fl

Pets:

2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 snails + 1 leopard gecko.

Interesting Fact:

I make cool stuff with yarn with my company called Craftipus!

Biography:

April has been with ABAC since 2019. She has worked with animals from a young age, trained as a dog trainer and has been pet sitting over 2 years. She has experience caring for small rodents, cats, fish and reptiles in addition to dogs of every age. She is also the owner of Craftipus- a local crafting business and currently trains her dogs as therapy animals.

Pronouns:

She/Her

Hometown:

Wellesley, Mass

Pets:

3 cats-Bella, Mango + Roxy

Interesting Fact:

 I am a Guardian Ad Litum for Polk County to help kids that are in foster care.

Biography:

 Michelle has been with ABAC since 2020. She previously has volunteered with SPCA Florida in Lakeland, and Raining Cats + Dogs Rescue in Plant City, Florida. She is currently working on her Masters degree in Social Work. 

Pronouns:

She/Her

Hometown:

Lakeland, Fl

Pets:

3 Dogs: : Mistic + Maci-Australian Shepherds and Riley- German Shepherd/Husky and two Hermit Crabs.

Interesting Fact:

I found out 8+ years ago I have Celiac + I am in the process of training my dog Riley in nosework to smell gluten in my food!

Biography:

Mandi has been with ABAC since 2022. She currently works as a Veterinary Tech in a general practice with 5+ years of experience. In her free time she likes to spend time with loved ones, go to the beach + go hiking with her dogs. She always knew at a young age her dream job was working with animals and a dream would be to work with exotic/zoo animals in the future!

Pronouns:

She/Her

Hometown:

Niceville, Fl

Pets:

 3 cats (all special needs/medically needy): Sophie – Maine Coone, Sarranna – Bombay , and Mischa – Russian Blue.

Interesting Fact:

The Kemp’s Ridley turtle was named after my great great uncle, Richard Kemp who was the first to submit the species identification in 1906.

Biography:

Carrie has been with ABAC since 2019.Carrie has 10 years of pet sitting experience and working with rescue domestic and wild animals. She just moved to Lakeland from a small town called Niceville, in the FL panhandle, with her significant other, who is prior military. She loves to fish and hunt but has a large amount of respect for wildlife and animals. She has a Bachelor’s in Human Resources and when not working with animals as a pet sitter, she works at a local school as a 4th-grade teacher.

Pronouns:

She/Her

 Hometown:

Quebradillas, PR

Pets:

10 chickens, 3 turtles, 3 dogs: a Poodle mix- River, a Corgi Mix- Cinco & a Saluki mix- Sookie.

Interesting Fact:

I am currently perfecting my archery + knitting skills!

Biography:

Frank has been with Atta Boy! since the beginning as he is the husband of our Founder Amber in 2013! He has been in the animal field for over 7 years.He graduated from University of South Florida with an engineering degree and currently works as an engineering inspector.

Pronouns:

He/Him

Hometown:

Fort Worth, TX

Pets:

1 cat-Monkey, 1 Dog-Giant Meatal T-Rex (T-Rex for short)

Interesting Fact:

She occasionally streams video games on Twitch.

Biography:

Merissa (Risa) has been with ABAC since 2021. She loves nature in the forms of hiking, biking, and camping. Animals have been in her life as long as she could remember + always enjoyed caring for them. She is a retired Licensed Massage Therapist of 13 years.

Pronouns:

She/Her

Hometown:

Winter Haven, Fl

Pets:

All the Atta Boy! clients she cares for

Interesting Fact:

I played softball from 7 years old until I was 20, and I can state the alphabet backwards.

Biography:

Kelsey has been with ABAC since 2021.  She has grown up with animals, has experience in dog walking and pet sitting dogs or cats, and currently does not have a fur baby due to her boyfriend’s high allergies, but hopes for a hypoallergenic dog one day!  She graduated from Polk State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 2020,and when not pet sitting works at CertiPay Payroll.  She enjoys going to the beach or being on a boat, visiting amusement/water parks, baking, and hanging out with family, boyfriend, and friends

Pronouns:

She/Her

 Hometown:

Lakeland, Fl  

Pets:

3 dogs: Puggy, Layla + Willow, 2 Cats: Milly +Stormy

Interesting Fact:

I am secretly a mermaid.

Biography:

Christa has been with ABAC since 2022.  She has been in the Veterinary Industry as a Veterinary Receptionist for 3 years in both non-profit and for profit companies in Lakeland. Helping people and their pets is her passion. Her furbabies and her family mean the world to her. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach- especially Sanibel and working on house projects with her husband.

Pronouns:

She/Her

Hometown:

Altrus, Fl

Pets:

1 dog: Urv- Blue Heeler and 2 cats: Tye + Broc

Interesting Fact:

My future goal is to become an author in the LGBTQ+ Fantasy/SciFi genre

Biography:

Joshua has been with ABAC since 2022. Prior to working as a Pet Sitter he worked in the restaurant + medical industries. Growing up in Central Florida farm groves + forests he developed a love for going on hikes with his pup, reading or cooking at home with his husband.

Pronouns:

He/Him

Hometown:

Bartow, Fl

Pets:

2 dog: Great Danes- Panda +Clark and 2 cats: Phil + Sullivan

Interesting Fact:

I participated in an exchange program in High School

Biography:

Courtney has been with ABAC since 2022. When she is not working as a pet sitter she works for Polk County as a Contract Specialist. Her hobbies include going to Disney, baking, and traveling with her husband and family. 

Pronouns:

She/Her