The Story of Paw Pro’s:

Kourtney Horner-Navin and Kristin Duax (Owners) have been close friends since they were very young children. They have both always adored animals and have both owned, currently own and have frequently been around pets of all kinds.

In the fall of 2003, following Kourtney’s graduation from Drake University where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Kourtney and Kristin were looking to try something new; they wanted to start a business together. Although, not just any business; a business that they would enjoy and feel proud of. What first came to mind was their love for animals. Although it was the first idea that came to mind…because neither one of them had been to veterinary school, being veterinarians was not an option!

Their next idea came from the need they had both experienced with their own pets~Pet Sitting! They had both thought of times when they were out of town or couldn’t check in on their pets during the day due to work or other schedule conflicts and wished they had someone they could trust to care for their pets as they would. This led to the idea of providing this service for other people in the form of a business. From there, Paw Pro’s was born!

 

Today, Paw Pro's is growing and expanding. Kourtney's mom, Kathy has now taken over operation of Paw Pro's Iowa and Kourtney has established Paw Pro's Tennessee in Nashville!! Due to the birth of her two sons and other family decisions, Kristin is servicing only her regular clients at this time. Although Kourtney has now relocated and is very excited about establishing Paw Pro's in Nashville , she still helps to maintain and manage Paw Pro's Iowa with Kathy as well. Even with growth and expansion, Paw Pro's continues to be a small, family owned and operated, quality business that truly cares for every pet placed under our supervision.
Kourtney, Kristin and now Kathy have built an impressive client base of wonderful clients that continue to use their services on a regular basis. Their business sense, professionalism and quality, loving care for all of their clients has given Paw Pro’s the first rate reputation that it deserves.

 

“Our client’s pets are such a huge part of our lives. Every pet that we visit gets as much love and attention that we give our own pets because they become part of our extended family! I could tell you each and every name and give you a description of all of our furry friends! They are all so important to us-both in and out of the business side of the relationship.”

-Kourtney Horner-Navin