We’re part of the pack.
We’re part of the pack.
We're not just pet sitters. We're the people you trust with your family.
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FEAR FREE CERTIFIED
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PET CPR CERTIFIED
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LICENSED • INSURED • BONDED • FEAR FREE CERTIFIED • PET CPR CERTIFIED •
We're not just pet sitters. We're the people you trust with your family.
OUR STORYThe start of Underdog
After seeing firsthand the gaps that can exist in traditional pet care, Ryan knew Atlanta families deserved something better. Something personal. Something built on real relationships. So he built it. Underdog Pet Care was founded with a simple mission: to provide the kind of pet care we'd want for our own animals.
TRUSTED BY FAMILIES SINCE 2017Meet Leah & Ryan
Ryan
Ryan's love for animals started young, growing up in a home full of rescue dogs and cats. Caring for his elderly childhood dog taught him the value of patience and presence, especially when pets need a steady hand. That foundation continues to shape the way he approaches every animal he works with today, allowing him to build trust through calm, consistent care, taking the time to understand each animal and meet them where they are.
Ryan has been providing professional pet care since 2017 and is the proud owner of Underdog Pet Care, where he feels lucky to work with animals full-time. Prior to this, he also gained extensive hands-on experience working at Jabula Dog Academy, developing the skills to confidently care for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments, including those who are anxious and reactive.
When he is not working with animals, Ryan enjoys training Muay Thai, adding to his extensive retro video game collection, and going to live music and comedy shows.
Professional pet care since 2017 • Fear Free Certified • Pet CPR Certified • Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Leah
Similar to Ryan’s story, Leah has loved animals for as long as she can remember. She spent years as a dedicated Wildlife Handler at AWARE Wildlife Center, where she worked hands-on rehabilitating a wide range of patients, including raptors, opossums, raccoons, and songbirds. She also helped lead educational programs with their ambassador animals, promoting peaceful coexistence with Georgia’s native wildlife to hundreds of adults and children in the Atlanta area.
This work inspired her to return to school at her own pace and pursue a degree in Biology, with special interests in wildlife biology and science communication, particularly making biology more accessible and engaging for others.
At Underdog, she runs scheduling, communications, and all things admin, making sure every client feels taken care of before Ryan ever walks through their door. When she is not running a tight ship at Underdog, she is probably shooting film with her favorite film camera, at her ceramic studio making something wonky, or hanging out at home with their three perfect cats.
Operations & Client Relations at Underdog
Wildlife Handler at AWARE 2017 - 2025