Our Story

Hi, my name is Mimi, and my husband’s name is Stewart. We’re a husband-and-wife duo with years of experience in pet care and outdoor adventures. We know that we build such strong bonds with our fur friends and fur babies; that's why it is difficult to leave them at home for a day when we need to go to work. Trust me, we both get it! And we know you feel the same because you are here and you want someone who can care for your animals as if it is their own, and that’s why we’re here too. We want to help. We specialize in working with energetic work dogs and take dogs on adventure hikes to address their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs. In Colorado, we were small-town pet sitters and took dogs on adventures in the mountains, then soon fostered some dogs and later raised our Siberian puppy, which helped us gain so much insight into animal behavior. In Colorado, we took dogs on hiking scenic trails like Mushroom Rock and spent time along Colorado’s roaring rivers. Those experiences not only deepened our connection with nature but also prompted us to reflect on our health. We found healing in those moments and grew closer to the dogs in our care. Two of our regular clients left a lasting impression on us: Moca (picture above) was a wise senior lab with a beautiful, adventurous spirit known for diving into deep river waters, and Finn (picture below) was a joyful and energetic Labrador puppy. Through them, we witnessed the full spectrum of vitality and gentleness that dogs bring into our lives. They helped us understand that healing and connection could come from the simplest, most natural relationships. Our connection to animals is powerful and deeply healing. Adventure Time Animal Care is our way of honoring that bond—helping both humans and dogs thrive through shared exploration, joy, and healing in the great outdoors. Now, I’m pursuing my Master of Science in Recreational Therapy at Texas State University, a field that uses evidence-based therapeutic activities to support the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of people with disabling conditions. Two specific interventions that deeply resonate with me: adventure therapy and animal-assisted therapy. Discovering that I could blend these two passions was nothing short of exhilarating! Through this work, I now educate communities on how connecting to healing elements, such as nature, and showing how animals can inspire us to get outside, reduce stress, boost mood, and enhance social skills, in which our pups share similar needs too.

 

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