The Placid Pet, Inc.


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	Bellingham * Ferndale * Blaine * Everson * Spokane
	info@placidpets.com * 360-223-3825

About The Placid Pet, Inc. Bio for Bobbie Ruth Langley, President Bios for Staff in the Bellingham Area Bios for Staff in the Blaine Area Bios for Staff in the Spokane Area In August 2006, The Placid Pet (originally a self-proprietorship) was founded as a pet sitting and daily dog walking service provider for most areas of Whatcom County. On January 1, 2007, The Placid Pet, Inc., a Washington State corporation, was formed. In 2009, we expanded service to include Spokane, WA. The Placid Pet provides a select group of individuals the opportunity to pursue a part-time vocation that "feeds the soul" by combining an interest in the nurture and well-being of domestic pets with a love of the great outdoors. The Placid Pet was also created to be an organization that would make "giving back" to the community a business priority. 2% of our gross monthly receipts are donated to local charities. We also donate the annual cost of server space and Web site development for Grateful Dogs. In addition, special one-time discounts are available for families who have recently adopted pets from a local humane society including (but not limited to) WHS and AHS. Our clients put an enormous amount of trust in The Placid Pet. We are given access to homes and charged with keeping pets -- members of the family -- safe at all times. Therefore, all potential employees of The Placid Pet are interviewed and carefully screened. Comprehensive reference and background checks are performed before a new employee is hired. The Placid Pet has contracted with EasyBackgrounds.com to perform in-depth custom searches of county, state and federal criminal databases on each potential employee. A driving history search is also performed. The Placid Pet and The Placid Pet Logo are registered trademarks of The Placid Pet, Inc. Registration number: 3278756. Date of registration: 2007-08-14.
Staff Bios
	Bobbie Ruth Langley, President Bellingham, WA Bobbie Ruth is available for pet sitting and dog walking in and around Bellingham. Bobbie Ruth has over 30 years of experience caring for a variety of domestic pets. Currently she is "Mom" to Chip (German Wired-Haired/Brittany mix), Beatrice (White Staffordshire Terrier), Emma (Black-and-White American Domestic), Tommy (Tabby), and Christy (White Domestic). Please visit the Gallery to see pictures of these Placid Pet Ambassadors. An avid walker and former marathoner, Bobbie Ruth is familiar with many of the hiking trails available to both humans and canines in Whatcom County. Her love of hiking with dogs is one of the primary reasons Bobbie Ruth started The Placid Pet. Bobbie Ruth is certified by the American Red Cross in Pet First Aid and CPR. She is a member of Pet Sitters International (PSI) -- www.petsit.com. Bobbie Ruth is also a PSI Accredited Pet Sitter. Bobbie Ruth is a Volunteer Case Manager for the Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County (AHS). Please visit The Placid Pet's AHS Dogs Available for Adoption Album to review pictures of dogs that Bobbie Ruth has helped find new homes for, as well as dogs currently available for adoption. To see a complete list of all dogs available for adoption from AHS, please visit the AHS Dogs Available for Adoption Web page available on PetFinder.com. Prior to opening The Placid Pet, Bobbie Ruth served for eight years in the Programming Department of ERI Economic Research Institute (www.erieri.com) - a privately owned compensation and benefits data and research organization with headquarters in Redmond, WA. Bobbie Ruth served as the Software Development Coordinator for ERI's Windows-based software applications. Bobbie Ruth holds a Bachelors of Music from Millikin University and a Certificate of Programming from Coleman College. She pursued a Masters degree at The University of Chicago for several years. She earned a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation from WorldAtWork in 2004.

Bellingham Area
	Tresa Mariotto, Pet Care Provider Bellingham, WA Tresa Mariotto is available for pet care throughout the Bellingham area. Tresa was born and raised in Nebraska. She was the middle child of 13 legally adopted children raised by a father who was a first generation son of German immigrants and a mother of Swedish descent. Her childhood was filled with a variety of animals, beginning a life-long love of animals and appreciation for their care. When Tresa was a teenager, the family moved to the Pacific Northwest (where her mother was from) so that the children – being of all races – would have a better chance at life. The family settled in Spokane, Washington in 1975. Tresa, with a passion for reading, always enjoyed school and excelled in academics. She also excelled in extra-curricular activities including student government and varsity sports. Today she still enjoys long-distance running, and runs with her dogs (and canine clients) on a daily basis. Tresa is a graduate of Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Tresa’s family currently includes four dogs and one cat: Beatrice, an older Terrier Mix; Big Pappa, a Black Labrador Mix; Ruger a Long-haired Dachshund; Prudence, a Short-haired Dachshund; and an apple-faced Siamese named Ferguson, who (if she could read) would be quite annoyed to be listed after the dogs. Tresa is certified by the American Red Cross in Pet First Aid and CPR, and is a volunteer case manager for the Alternative Humane Society. Tresa joined The Placid Pet in September 2007.

	Jen VanderWeyden, Pet Care Provider Sudden Valley, WA Jen is available for pet care in the Bellingham area, particularly Sudden Valley. A lifelong outdoors enthusiast, Jen has more than thirty years experience in caring for animals. She grew up with dogs, and as an adult has continued to share her home with assorted rescue animals. Currently she lives with two rescue dogs, Maggie, a Boxer-Boston Terrier mix, and Corona, a mystery mix (see photo at left). Jen earned her Master's degree in Creative Writing from Western Washington University, and when she isn't writing historical fiction or hiking with her own pets, she can be found working for SPIE. Jen is certified by the American Red Cross in Pet First Aid and CPR. Jen joined The Placid Pet in May 2007.

	Tanya Sloan Storm, Pet Care Provider Bellingham, WA Tanya and her husband Michael recently relocated to Bellingham from her hometown of Charlotte, NC. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in English Literature, but has worked in IT Project Management for the past 10 years. Her passions include mountain biking, hiking, running, kayaking, triathlons, and skiing - which explains her move to the outdoor paradise that is Bellingham! She loves to take her dog on long walks in Whatcom county's numerous trails and parks. Tanya is a former volunteer of the Charlotte Humane Society, where her favorite job activity was to was shower all of the shelter animals with love, attention, and treats. Tanya's current family includes two rescued and now pampered cats, Tiggi Lee (brown tabby) and The Moguai (white, grey, round), and one big spoiled yellow Lab named Yogi. Tanya joined The Placid Pet in September 2008.

Picture of Trudy not yet available.	Trudy Waldo, Pet Care Provider Bellingham, WA Trudy is available for pet care in and around Bellingham. Trudy moved to Bellingham from Montana where she served as Co-Owner, Chef and Manager for several restaurants, along with a catering business that specialized in serving film crews on location in and around Red Lodge, including Far and Away starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Trudy earned a degree in Art from Northwest College in Powell, WY. Trudy grew up in a family that was never without pets, surrounded by neighbors who kept both large and small animals (on farms and ranches) and her connection to these animals was always close. Over the years, in her family life and in volunteer work, Trudy grew to appreciate that each pet is its own creature, often having numerous traits that require a certain tenderness and patience to accommodate. It is always Trudy's approach to remain constant and reliable, which builds trust with animals, even the human kind. Trudy is certified by the American Red Cross in Pet First Aid and CPR. Trudy joined The Placid Pet in June 2008.

	Alan Frankenberry, Pet Care Provider Bellingham, WA Alan is available for mid-day dog walking only Alan is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast. As a youth, living in Florida, he enjoyed fishing, water skiing, scuba diving, sailing, and boating. Through the years, Alan has participated in cycling, snow-boarding, down-hill and cross country skiing. Today, in addition to hiking, kayaking and cycling, you can usually find him weight lifting and cardio training at a local gym. He is a pet lover and has successful caretaker experience for fish, newts, dogs, cats, gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, and birds. His academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Florida and a Master of Science Degree from the University of Washington. Alan, and his wife Cindy, have traveled across the United States multiple times and resided in six states. In 1993 they selected Whatcom County as their future home and purchased 47 acres in Everson. After returning to the area in 2004, they decided to sell their acreage and move to Bellingham. They enjoy the close proximity to many activities and the extensive trail system. Alan is familiar with hiking trails throughout the county and uses them daily for personal and canine exercise. Alan has experience with multiple dog breeds. He and Cindy share their household with Logan, an eight year old Border Collie-Saluki, and five tropical fish. Alan joined The Placid Pet in September 2008.

Blaine Area
	Heidi Forsyth, Pet Care Provider Blaine, WA Heidi is available for pet care in Blaine, Birch Bay, and North Whatcom County. Heidi grew up in the Ferndale area. After graduating from High School, she graduated from Shoreline Community College, with a degree in graphic arts and printing. After 20 years in Seattle, she decided to move back to Whatcom County. She was soon reunited with a dear friend, Brian Forsyth. After spending some time together, they both knew marriage was the next step. They were married in 2001 and reside in Birch Bay, WA. Heidi's first pet was a kitten named Snoopy, which led to many more wonderful cats over her lifetime. She has recently been inducted into the wonderful world of dogs, with her first puppy, Kylie, a lively, rambunctious and very clever papillion. She also shares her home with three cats; Twinkie, a calico; and litter mate tuxedo brothers Beetle and Juice. Heidi has had many jobs over the years, but her favorite was running a cat care business called The Cattery. She now works part time for Westman Marine in Blaine, and is very excited to be getting back into the rewarding line of pet care. Heidi is certified by the American Red Cross in Pet First Aid & CPR. Heidi joined The Placid Pet in June 2008.

Spokane Area
	Petey Creighton, Pet Care Provider Spokane, WA Petey is available for pet care in all areas of Spokane. Petey brings to the team a lifetime of animal experiences. Hailing from Ketchum Idaho where she worked professionally for the Sun Valley Animal Center, Petey created a loving, playful and safe environment for all animals of the Hospital, Doggie Day Care and the Boarding of all their clients. In 2008, she moved to Bellingham, WA where she became an integral part of the local team providing in-home pet care service. Not being able to let her go, when Petey moved back to Spokane, The Placid Pet obtained the proper business license. Petey and her Chocolate Lab, Maddie, may be seen daily running among the trails of Spokane. Petey joined The Placid Pet in December 2008.

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