MEET OUR TEAM

Our Commitment To You

We are a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated professionals, committed to providing unwavering support for you and your beloved companions with care, expertise, and love.

Meet Our Team

Jaime Kuhn

FOUNDER
Animal Reiki Practitioner and Teacher
Companion Animal End of Life Doula
Compassionate Care Pet Sitter
Feline Behavior Modification Specialist

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Kelsey Bailey, RVT

TEAM LEAD
Registered Veterinary Technician
Compassionate Care Pet Sitter

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Melissa F.

Compassionate Care Pet Sitter

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Our Team’s Unifying Values

The values of The Empowered Companion are the foundation of everything we do, guiding our interactions, services, and teachings.

Our team of like-minded individuals is dedicated to upholding these principles, ensuring that every service we provide reflects our deep commitment to compassion, respect, and integrity. By working in alignment with our values, ethics, mission, and vision, we create a consistent, heart-centered experience for every animal and family we serve.

These values shape our approach to animal care, ensuring that every being—human and animal—is met with compassion, respect, and mindfulness.

The Empowered Companion’s Core Values

Compassion

We approach every being—human and animal—with kindness, empathy, and understanding, ensuring they feel seen, respected, and supported.

Respect & Agency

We honor the autonomy and emotional needs of animals, recognizing them as sentient beings with their own desires, preferences, and boundaries.

Mindfulness & Presence

We practice being fully present in each interaction, creating spaces where healing, connection, and trust can naturally unfold.

Education & Empowerment

We believe in sharing knowledge that strengthens the human-animal bond, equipping caregivers with tools to create positive, informed relationships with their companions.

Collaboration & Community

We cultivate an inclusive, supportive environment where caregivers, professionals, and like-minded individuals can learn from and uplift one another.

Whole Being Care

We recognize and nurture the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of both animals and their caregivers, fostering balance and harmony in every stage of life.