Join Off Leash MKE in honoring Professional Pet Sitters Week (March 3-9)! Check out our latest post for inspiration on how to show appreciation for the dedicated team ensuring your pets' well-being. Explore thoughtful ways to express gratitude to the devoted pet professionals who lovingly care for your furry family members.
We’re thrilled to announce that Off Leash MKE is now offering our professional pet sitting, dog walking, and adventure club services in the Mequon and Cedarburg areas! Our team of experienced professionals provides the highest quality care for your furry family members, and we look forward to welcoming new pet owners into the Off Leash family.
All employees are FetchFind Approved, certified in Canine & Feline First Aid & CPR & receive 2 weeks of hands-on training & education in the field. By investing in ongoing education we are confident that the staff at Off Leash MKE are some of the best pet care professionals in the city of Milwaukee.
Photo: Dogs of MKE
Hi! My name is Lori and I own Off Leash MKE. Before I moved back home to Milwaukee in 2008 I had a job throwing parties, one of the best parties I ever threw was an after party for Daft Punk’s Lollapalooza performance in 2008, it got so crazy I had to tell Kanye West he couldn’t come in because we were at capacity. So what does that have to do with dogs? Well, I’ve missed events, so I am very excited to announce the Adventure Club for Dogs is officially launching in 2021 and we will be hosting events for you and your dogs every month all around the Milwaukee area. AND if you sign up for our mailing list and RSVP we will never have to turn you away due to being over capacity ; )
How did I get here? I am from Milwaukee and moved back in 2008 when my daughter started high school. I spent 10 years working for my family’s healthcare business, and In 2015 I started volunteering as a dog walker at Wisconsin Humane Society, I wanted to learn & do more, so I took an opportunity in Veterinary Services, working with the intake animals, in addition to volunteering for Pets for Life, a community outreach program. I received training in behavior & first aid, including the administration of medications, special diets, subcutaneous fluids, and other treatments, I gained invaluable hands on experience handling hundreds of dogs & cats.
Around the same time I started walking dogs part time on the Rover app and in 2018 I was motivated to leave my job and start Off Leash Milwaukee. I wanted to take my experience in human health care and highlight the importance of compassion, specialized training, accountability and certification, and apply it to taking care of pets.
I am passionate about rescue, and volunteer for 2 organizations very close to my heart! Friends of MADACC & Urban Cat Coalition. I am mom to Aria, all grown up and also a small business owner, and my fur kids, Cooper, Atticus, Chaos, Rascal, Dahlia, and Brewster.
To wrap up the end of the year, we are excited to shine our employee spotlight on the newest Off Leash MKE team member Marissa! Since joining us in September 2024, Marissa has been a fantastic addition to our team. She dove right into home visits and adventures with the skill and confidence of a seasoned pro - keep reading to discover more about the amazing person behind the leash!
Moving with a dog? Discover expert tips to help your furry friend adjust smoothly to a new home. From routines and calming aids to updating ID tags, learn how to ease your dog's transition for a stress-free move!
Join Off Leash MKE as we reflect on our top blog posts of 2024, covering training tips, health advice, fun adventures, and ways to strengthen your bond with your dog. Here’s to more wagging tails in 2025!