Robin Lucas
Founder/President/CPO (Chief Petting Officer)Originally from Chico, California, Robin has called Atlanta/Decatur home for over 40 years. She spent the majority of her career as Director of Client Relations for Mailtek, an Atlanta subsidiary of TSYS/Synovus, and attended the Synovus Leadership Institute. The servant leadership model serves as the foundation for the business. With over 80 – 5 Star Google reviews and award winning NextDoor Neighborhood favorite 4 years in a row, Robin is quick to give the credit to have an amazing staff who are both professional and passionate.
Robin’s deep love of animals started in her childhood and growing up she can’t remember a time when there were not a variety of pets around. When she moved to Decatur in 2000, Robin was her neighbors’ “go to” for pet-sitting and advice. After experiencing incidents with her own pets’ care while out of town, she saw a great need for professional pet-focused, customized care. Robin combined her corporate background in client service and business operations with her natural love and knowledge of animals, launching Oak Grove Pet Sitting and Dog Walking, LLC., in 2014. Helping the community is also an important part of OGPS’ mission. OGPS is involved with education charity auctions, partners with both large and small pet shelters and pet food banks, and supports other local small businesses.
Robin’s vision for the company is one where the entire focus is on each pet and their unique needs. Our philosophy is to focus on customizing the care and providing a professional, positive and loving experience. We invest our time in getting to know each individual client to become a trusted extended part of their family and care.
At home, Robin’s family companions “currently” include two rescue Weimaraners, Velvet and Saddie May, and the matriarch of the family, Alexis, a cattle dog mix. Robin enjoys gardening, live music, charity auctions, and visiting our beautiful coastal beaches year-round.
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Emily
Office Manager & Hound WhispererOriginally from the west coast, Emily grew up with dogs and riding horses. She says she loves working with animals because their love makes our lives richer. Having completed ten full marathons, when Emily is not out running, she is out walking dogs for OGPS. In her free time, she hangs out with her two daughters and husband. They love eating out in Oak Grove and Decatur. Emily also enjoys volunteering for her daughters’ schools. She has two dogs of her own, a basset hound named Jonah and a husky super mutt named Adeline (Addy). She and her daughter also have a paint horse named Truffle who they enjoy riding and caring for.
Jeremy
Team Lead Dog WalkerJeremy LOVES working with animals. Not only did he grow up with pets but he has been a professional dog walker for six years. His pawsome clients are over the moon happy to see him, and he’s always had a natural connection to them. When he’s not caring for pets, Jeremy is an actor, and uses his acting skills to build out characters in the voiceover industry. Jeremy is also a huge history buff, who occasionally gives historical lectures. He has three corgis at home – Mr. Beau, Charys, and Captain Stumpers and one extremely antisocial cockatiel named Pi.
Rebecca
Operations Assistant & Master of Barks and PurrsRebecca is from New Jersey and recently moved to the Atlanta area. In her free time, she likes to do anything outdoors including going on hikes. She also loves to travel and try new and interesting cuisine. Rebecca likes helping pets maintain their normal, healthy routine while their pet parents are away. Before joining OGPS, she worked in a veterinary hospital for 10 years. Rebecca was lucky enough to work with all different animals and is comfortable handling and caring for a vast variety of pets. She obviously doesn’t have favorites, but if she did, it would be turtles.
Kat
Team Lead Dog Walker & Pet Care SpecialistKat is one of those rare Atlantan natives. She is a Georgia DAWG who has traveled all over the world including backpacking through India and Southeast Asia, and living in Australia for a year. She loves working with animals because what you see is what you get and she finds that refreshing – animals always being their true selves. When Kat’s not providing exceptional care for all of her pet clients, you can find her in a yoga studio or planning her next trip around the world. She has a boxer named Sami who is the light of her life.
Nick
Pet Sitter & Dog WalkerNick has been with OGPS for years and says he loves working with animals because they are kind, receptive and loving. He has a tuxedo cat named, Mama Kitty and a tortoiseshell cat named, Josephine. Nick is currently pursuing a computer science degree with a focus on programming. He has always loved numbers and logic like in patterns and puzzles. Nick says it feels rewarding to solve a tough equation or finish a really difficult puzzle. When he’s not caring for animals or in school, Nick likes playing the guitar, basketball and card games.
Todd
Pet Sitter & Dog WalkerOriginally from Portsmouth, Ohio, Todd is a retired public educator having taught math, science, and theater arts at the middle and high school levels. He also served in Gwinnett Country as an assistant principal and principal. Todd has two Maine Coon cats-Leo and Lily. Todd loves working for OGPS where he is greeted every day by pups and kitties that love to see him and appreciate all that he does for them! He enjoys supporting clients that need someone to love and care for their pets in their absence. When he’s not caring for pets, Todd is working on DIY projects around the house and gardening. He also plays the piano and writes his own music.
Izze
Pet Sitter & Dog WalkerOriginally from San Jose, California, Izze is a Master’s of Nursing student at Emory University. She is specializing in burn injuries. She enjoys working with our clients’ family companions because it’s such an amazing feeling when meeting a new pet who may be a little hesitant but quickly becomes her friend. She has two 14-year-old calico cats named Katara and Kajun. In her free time, Izze likes to rock climb and is a voracious reader.
Madison
Pet Sitter & Dog WalkerMadison recently graduated from Emory University’s accelerated nursing program and is a nurse in the ICU at Emory University Hospital. She is a science person at heart and also has a degree in biology giving her a deep appreciation for nature and animals. Originally from Michigan, Madison enjoys teaching Sunday school and going to the gym. Madison currently doesn’t have any pets of her own but she grew up with dogs and guinea pigs as well as riding horses.
Melissa O.
Pet Sitter & Dog WalkerOriginally from Connecticut, Melissa has years of pet sitting and animal care experience. Before working at OGPS, she worked at Zoo Atlanta. Melissa loves working with animals because they are kind and genuine. All family pets are “baby” or “sweetheart” to her. She has a three-year-old cat of her own, Misty. When she’s not caring for pets, she stays busy as a substitute teacher. Melissa holds a Master’s Degree in Performing Arts and can be seen on stage locally in both theater and Indie films.
Walker
Pet Sitter & Dog WalkerWalker was born and raised in Atlanta and is very experienced with all types of animals. Her family owns an animal sanctuary which includes four dogs, five cats, four llamas, four alpacas, 30 chickens, and three bunnies. Phew! She also volunteers at New London Farm where she takes care of and rides horses. As a recent graduate from the Dekalb School of the Arts, Walker is going into her first year of college majoring in international affairs and modern languages.
Melissa B.
Dog Walker & Pet SitterOriginally from Savannah, Melissa has lived in metro Atlanta since 1989. She loves working with animals and she’s never had a time in her life when a dog wasn’t a constant companion. Melissa retired from her full-time job at Georgia State University as Director of Recreational Services a few years ago and loves working for OGPS because she can be active and outdoors while meeting new pets and getting to know all their personalities. She loves to travel, bike ride, and has taught scuba diving for over 20 years which has allowed her to dive throughout the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, and Mexico.
Leo
Dog Walker & Pet SitterLeo is a student at Georgia State studying mathematics with the goal of becoming an aerospace engineer. A natural with animals, Leo worked at two different farms taking care of horses, goats, llamas, alpacas, and chickens just to name a few. At home, he has a lazy Pitbull named Georgia and a previously feral kitty named Artemis. Leo says it’s fulfilling to meet new furry friends everyday working for OGPS. In his free time, Leo likes to crochet, play Minecraft, or stargaze with his telescope.
Tucker
Pet Sitter & Dog WalkerTucker is a rare Atlanta native! He has two cats, Jake and Juniper, and two dogs, Frankie and Hashbrown. Tucker loves working with animals and is a natural. He enjoys taking care of them and making sure they have the best possible experience when their pet parents are away. Tucker is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health focused on humanitarian emergencies at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health. When he isn’t busy working or studying, Tucker likes to go camping, study languages, and travel globally absorbing the daily life of the area he goes to.
Erin
Pet Sitter & Dog WalkerErin is from Atlanta and is currently a student at Mississippi State University majoring in Microbiology. She loves working with animals because she can feel the genuine love and loyalty that they have towards their owners and people and then there is the adorable factor too. They are just so easy to LOVE! Erin has a beagle named Toby. In her free time, she likes to hike, paint, read and meditate. An interesting fact about Erin is that she has been skydiving with her dad and calls herself a bit of an adrenaline junkie!
Ella
Pet Sitter & Dog WalkerElla is from Atlanta, Georgia and works with OGPS when she’s home from the University of Tennessee where she is studying animal science with a concentration in bioscience. She loves working with animals because she grew up around horses, pigs, dogs, cats, hamsters, and snakes. After getting to know and love each animal, Ella realized that she was very passionate about animal care. Last year, she adopted a four-month-old Shepadoodle named Koda who is her absolute best friend. Ella also interns at an exotic animal veterinary clinic. When she is not working or studying, she loves riding horses, and taking Koda for hikes!
Miles
Alumni and Friend of OGPSMiles is a native Atlantan who grew up with a house full of pets and has always had a natural ease with animals. Miles is the guy who asks to pet your dog or waves at your dog from his car window. When he goes on pet visits for OGPS, he says he feels like he is seeing extended family and friends. Besides being great with cats and dogs, Miles has taken care of all kinds of pets including reptiles and pocket pets. Over the years, he has owned and trained five hooded rats. Miles’ other passion is cooking and he is known as a pizzaiolo. In his free time, Miles loves to hike, fish and play the drums. He has two cats named Soy Sauce and Felix.
Kristy
Alumni & Friend of OGPSKristy is an Assistant Principal in Gwinnett County during the school year and works for OGPS over the summers and holidays. She originally connected with OGPS when she was looking for a professional dog walker to help with her pups. She said, “OGPS is so reliable and helpful that she had no hesitation in lending a paw when available.”
She describes herself as lucky because she gets to take her trained, certified therapy aussie doodle, Archie to school to help the students. Kristy says the most rewarding part is watching Archie working with children and his amazing positive impact on their behaviors and learning. When she’s not hard at work helping others, Kristy enjoys reading and powerlifting. The other members of her pack are two schnauzers, Boss and Jett.
Velvet & Saddie May
Community Ambassadors & Treat Quality ControlBio Coming Soon.
Soy Sauce & Felix
Feline Toy Testers (FTTs) & Office Un-organizersBio Coming Soon.
Alexis
Top Dog, CMO/Chief Morale OfficerBio Coming Soon.
