About Woofie's®

When You Invest in a Woofie’s® Franchise, You Offer More Than Just Walks and Washes

You provide your clients with the peace of mind that comes with building a professional relationship based on trust.

Let’s face it: businesses delivering great customer service are a dying breed. While Woofie’s embraces the latest technologies to enhance the overall client experience, we firmly believe that technology doesn’t replace personalized, loving care.

You bring your professional experience and passion for pets; we’ll bring our decades of knowledge and time-tested processes. Let’s work together to build your business the Woofie’s Way!

Leaders of the Pack

“Woofie’s offers pet parents the convenience, trust, and peace of mind they deserve. Our unparalleled combination of reliable pet sitting, dog walking, and mobile pet spa services will surely give every client and their pet an exceptional experience. We’ve built a remarkable set of services and a passionate and dedicated team, which is led by incredibly talented women with distinct backgrounds and areas of expertise.

We’ve proven time and again that our concept is well-positioned to become the Leader of the Pack in the pet care franchise industry. Join our team and help us bring customized, professional care and services to pets and their owners in your community.”

Amy Addington & Leslie Barron
Woofie’s Co-founders

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Meet the Team

Amy Addington
President, Co-Founder and Franchise Owner
Lydia Best
Senior Director of Training and Support
Maggie Cruz
Director of Operations
David Clawson
Director of Fleet Operations
Leslie Barron
Co-Founder and Franchise Owner
Jen Negron
Talent Acquisition Lead
Nate McFarland
Senior Director of Marketing
Nicole Croft
Marketing Manager
Jill Devlin
Franchise Development Manager
Taylor Meyer
Franchise Development Manager
Kaden Miner
Franchise Development Representative
Pablo
Chief Culture Officer

The History of Woofie's

Sept 2004
Woofie’s was conceived by neighbors Amy Reed and Leslie Barron in Ashburn, VA. They left their corporate jobs to pursue a passion for pet care, filling a void in their own personal lives as dog owners.
Day 1
Amy & Leslie walked one dog together for $10.
Day 30
Their pet sitting and dog walking services soon included pet transportation, overnight care, and 24-hour pet care.
Jan 2005
Tails were wagging, and clients barked - rather - SANG their praises. Amy & Leslie were both walking dogs seven days a week! It was time to build a team of trusted pet sitters and dog walkers to help them meet the growing demand.
2010
Woofie’s wins the first of many regional and local awards for excellence in pet services.
2011
Having built a base of thousands of pet sitting and dog walking clients, Amy & Leslie were constantly asked about dog grooming services. So why not?!! With a boot-strap investment, they purchased their first mobile pet spa van and hired their first groomer.
2012
Their growing popularity had clients begging for more! Amy and Leslie hired a back-office team to manage the requests rolling in.
2015
Top Dogs – Woofie’s was recognized as one of the Top 100 Small Businesses in the U.S. by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
2017
Ready for prime time! Woofie’s was featured on CNBC’s The Job Interview.
2018
In an effort to replicate their business model in other markets, Amy & Leslie formed their franchising company, Woofie’s Pet Ventures, LLC.
2019
Woofie’s opens its first three franchise locations in South Riding-Aldie, Leesburg, and Reston-Herndon, VA.
2022
Woofie's joined Authority Brands, the leading name in premium home services franchises. This partnership elevated Woofie's offerings and expanded its reach, bringing top-notch pet care to more homes than ever before!
Sept 2024
Woofie’s was conceived by neighbors Amy Reed and Leslie Barron in Ashburn, VA. They left their corporate jobs to pursue a passion for pet care, filling a void in their own personal lives as dog owners.
Day 1
Amy & Leslie walked one dog together for $10.
Day 30
Their pet sitting and dog walking services soon included pet transportation, overnight care, and 24-hour pet care.
Jan 2025
Tails were wagging, and clients barked - rather - SANG their praises. Amy & Leslie were both walking dogs seven days a week! It was time to build a team of trusted pet sitters and dog walkers to help them meet the growing demand.
2010
Woofie’s wins the first of many regional and local awards for excellence in pet services.
2011
Having built a base of thousands of pet sitting and dog walking clients, Amy & Leslie were constantly asked about dog grooming services. So why not?!! With a boot-strap investment, they purchased their first mobile pet spa van and hired their first groomer.
2012
Their growing popularity had clients begging for more! Amy and Leslie hired a back-office team to manage the requests rolling in.
2015
Top Dogs – Woofie’s was recognized as one of the Top 100 Small Businesses in the U.S. by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
2017
Ready for prime time! Woofie’s was featured on CNBC’s The Job Interview.
2018
In an effort to replicate their business model in other markets, Amy & Leslie formed their franchising company, Woofie’s Pet Ventures, LLC.
2019
Woofie’s opens its first three franchise locations in South Riding-Aldie, Leesburg, and Reston-Herndon, VA.

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