Linda brings heart, reassurance, and a deeply nurturing presence to every visit. After losing her beloved dog a few years ago, she felt a huge absence — one that led her straight to Paws Around Motown, where she found a new way to fill her days with love, tail wags, and purpose. Now, as a trusted member of our care team, Linda is all about giving pets the same comfort and affection she once shared with her own.

She’s Pet Care Certified and Pet First Aid & CPR certified, with additional training in medication administration, crate safety, weather prep, and enrichment-based care. She’s especially skilled at supporting hesitant or nervous pets, offering calm presence, gentle guidance, and her signature verbal pep talks. (“You’re beautiful. You’re special. You’re doing so good.” Yes, she actually says these things — and the animals love it.)

Linda is also known for the way she connects with pet parents — offering thoughtful updates, careful attention to detail, and a genuine sense of responsibility. Her goal is simple: to be someone clients can trust completely, knowing their pets are being loved and cared for as if they were her own.

With over a year on the team and countless tiny wins under her belt, Linda’s proudest moments are the ones where both pet and person exhale with relief. That’s when she knows she’s doing exactly what she’s meant to do.