About Us

Anneka's passion for animals developed at a young age when she adopted her first two kitties from a local shelter in her hometown of Austin, Texas. Since 2017, she has been dedicated to the professional pet care industry, working with a wide variety of dogs and cats.

For four years prior to founding Duck Duck Moose Pet Care, Anneka specialized in walking dog-reactive and anxious pups for another local company. During this time, she gained valuable experience in confidently handling and caring for pets with such personalities.

In 2022, Anneka took the next step in her career by opening her own pet sitting business, where she continues to apply her expertise to support reactive pups and care for animals of all kinds!

AJ has been surrounded by dogs his entire life. As a proud Washingtonian, he's no stranger to the Seattle rain and enjoys spending time outdoors with his pup and kitty friends! AJ has a special place in his heart for small dogs, having shared much of his life with his late teacup Chihuahua, Tuff. Now in West Seattle, he shares his home with two cats (the namesakes of the company) and three recent rescue pups alongside his partner Anneka.

AJ joined the Duck Duck Moose Pet Care team in 2023, bringing with him experience and confidence in working with reactive and anxious pets. Known for his patience, AJ loves winning the trust of even the most ornery of animals!

Madison has been professionally pet sitting since 2017, but his love for animals started long before that. Growing up in Maine with cats and dogs, he learned just how much joy and companionship pets bring into our lives.

Now based in West Seattle, Madison lives with his partner, their sweet dog June, and their friendly cat Pepper. They love spending time together going for walks in the park, exploring the neighborhood, and enjoying cozy evenings cuddled up on the couch.

Madison is passionate about providing thoughtful, reliable care to pets of all kinds. He takes pride in making sure every pet feels safe, comfortable, and loved while their owners are away. From administering medications to caring for pets with special needs, he’s experienced in offering personalized care.

With a special knack for working with anxious pets, Madison understands that each animal is unique. He approaches every pet with patience and kindness, ensuring they feel relaxed and secure.

Brandi grew up in California and Washington surrounded by a menagerie of family pets over the years, including some special dogs, a beloved cat, and several guinea pigs. She even received a pig for her 16th birthday!

Brandi recently retired from the non-profit world and is thrilled to be able to help the community in new ways.  She and her wife have lived in West Seattle for nearly thirty years, raising two great kids. They currently have two sweet Shichon dogs - Murphy (the shy introvert) and Bosley (the reactive extrovert).  Her daily walks in the neighborhood have introduced her to many other local pet parents and their companions. She also loves spending time with her family and friends, going to soccer games (Go West Seattle High School!  Go Highline!) and loves to volunteer locally for a variety of organizations.

Brandi knows how leaving your furry family at home can be anxiety-inducing and is committed to treating all of them with kindness, respect and care.  She looks forward to meeting you and to showering your pets with love, playtime, and all the cuddles they desire.

Aung's love for animals started early. He had his first pet at seven years old, and his desire to be around animals grew with every dog he encountered. He also spent a lot of time with his cousin's four dogs in Myanmar, which further deepened his connection to them.

During his university years, Aung had a Labrador who became his close companion for seven years. Through caring for her, he truly experienced the deep bond and joy that come with being responsible for an animal’s well-being.

After moving to Seattle in 2024, Aung reconnected with his passion for working with pets. He’s cared for his brother’s two cats and began volunteering as a dog walker at Burien CARES in early 2025, gaining experience with pets of all sizes and temperaments.

Originally from Myanmar, Aung is now pursuing a long-term career in pet care. His calm presence, gentle approach, and genuine affection for animals shine through in every walk, cuddle, and visit.

Jessica is a life long animal lover and wildlife enthusiast. With over 10 years in pet care and almost as long in wildlife rescue and education, there are very few animals she can’t handle! Although today she “only” has three cats, four snakes and two geckos, Jessica has extensive experience in caring for birds, reptiles, and other exotic animals as well as the much more common cats and dogs.

Prior to her recent move to Washington, Jessica ran a non-profit wildlife rescue and education service as well as a small hobby farm raising chickens and sheep. On a given day, she may have had up to 80 animals in care at one time! By comparison, having only nine animals to care for now is a huge relief! 

While these certainly aren’t your typical pets, Jessica’s favorite animals to work with are birds of prey and she has training in handling dangerous reptiles. Basically, “I have worked with pretty much all animals you can legally keep as well as a lot that you can’t!”

Pictured with Jessica is her former education bird- Katharsis the turkey vulture

Hanna is a creative professional who grew up on a small hobby farm in Indianola, Washington, caring for pigs, horses, chickens, dogs, a cat, and a hedgehog. Her adoration for animals took root early, shaped by meaningful experiences in 4-H and a childhood spent learning to be a reliable and compassionate caretaker.

Hanna now lives in West Seattle with her family, including her Syrian hamster named Lobster.

With years of experience house-sitting and pet-sitting for friends and family, Hanna recognizes the many roles animals fill in our lives, and that each household has unique specifications for responsible care. She is conscientious, communicative, and adaptable to pet temperament and needs. Hanna considers attention to detail, clear communication, and reliability to be important components in caring for pets and giving clients confidence and joy, knowing that their pets are in great hands.

Brittany is a life-long animal lover who grew up in New York and first started pet sitting for her neighbors’ cats and dogs at a young age. In college she adopted her first pet, a fluffy and grumpy tuxedo cat named Athena, who taught her to love cats for the first time (better late than never!). Now, she lives in West Seattle with her partner and beloved cat named Miso, and enjoys going for daily walks and seeking out animals around every corner.

With years of experience caring for dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes and dispositions, Brittany prides herself on developing trusting relationships with pets and their families. Open communication, reliability and compassion is at the heart of how she cares for pets, and she will always treat your furry friends as she would her own.

Outside of animal adventures, Brittany is a communications professional with years of experience overseeing media relations for nonprofits, advocacy groups and political campaigns. She loves to hike and spend as much time as possible outside, and is also a professional pumpkin carver and avid baker.

Matt's love of animals came at an early age. Growing up on a farm in rural Oregon, he developed a passion for outdoor life and animals of all kinds. As a child, Matt and his family raised a variety of animals, including horses, cows, goats, chickens, ducks, cats, and dogs. Life on a farm not only instilled in him a deep love of all animals, but also the ability to listen for their particular animal forms of communication. This skill has served him well as he's navigated a wonderful life filled with animals.
 
In his adult years, Matt moved to California, where he worked and lived in an intentional community educational farm. They hosted kids from nearby cities to educate them on the sourcing of food, introduce them to livestock, and invite them to help in and harvest from the gardens. Throughout his adult life, Matt has had and loved a large handful of four-legged and feathered friends, including cats, dogs, chickens, horses, ducks and turtles.
 
Shortly after the pandemic, Matt and his wife moved to Seattle. They have two cats (Sailor and Buster) and a feisty terrier named Henry. Their fur babies are a source of endless love, joy, and near constant laughter. Matt understands the importance of animals in our lives and considers it a pleasure and a privilege to care for them.

Jay has been around dogs for as long as he can remember. He grew up with family pets and was friends with all the animals in the neighborhood. His caretaking soon extended to the pets of friends and acquaintances, and he also spent time working at a dog wash.

Caring for animals comes naturally to Jay. He is deeply committed to the safety and happiness of every creature he looks after, whether it's a playful puppy, a clever cat, a laid-back senior dog, or any wagging, whiskered friend that crosses his path.

Jay always welcomes direction, feedback, and special requests from pet parents, as no one knows their animals better than they do. His goal is simple: to make every pet feel safe, comfortable, loved, and right at home.

Jay currently lives in Seattle with his sweet, silly, and endlessly entertaining cat, Hattie.

Jenny was born and raised in Western Washington and currently lives in the Kent/Des Moines area. She has always loved animals, and got her own kitten when she was five. She has also had dogs, fish, more cats, a bearded dragon and a ball python as animal family members. She currently has the 8 year old ball python, Infininty, and a 4 year old Cattle Dog, Blue Bayou.

Jenny was a Licensed Vet Tech for six years during which she worked with all breeds, sizes, and temperaments of dogs and cats, pet and farm birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, common pet lizards, turtles, tortoises, ball pythons, corn snakes and boa constrictors. She has volunteered and attended Vet Tech school at the King County Animal Shelter (RASKC) in Kent.

She has a lot of experience with anxious and reactive animals, and is very comfortable with administering medication. She is great at tailoring exercise, enrichment, and play for each animal’s needs, and your preferences. In addition to working in animal care,

Jenny has a lot of customer service experience in banking, manufacturing, and in print shops. She also loves reading, writing, creating visual art and listening to live music. She is excited to get to know and love your pet’s unique personality and become a trusted partner in your pet’s care.