Meet the Faces Behind No Ruff Days
At No Ruff Days, we believe exceptional pet care starts with people who genuinely love what they do. Our team is made up of dedicated animal lovers who bring their own unique experiences, skills, and personalities to every visit. From outdoor adventures to personalized in-home care, we're committed to keeping your pets safe, happy, and loved while giving you peace of mind. Get to know the people behind the paws!
Meet Emily
Owner & Founder | Pet CPR & First Aid Certified
Emily is the owner and founder of No Ruff Days, a locally owned pet care business she established in 2024 out of her lifelong love for animals and the outdoors. What started as a passion for working with dogs has grown into a trusted team providing personalized pet care throughout Fairfield County.
Specializing in group hikes and outdoor adventures, Emily is passionate about helping dogs build confidence, practice good manners, socialize safely, and experience the physical and mental benefits of exploring nature. She understands that every dog has unique needs and takes pride in creating positive, enriching experiences tailored to each individual.
Pet CPR certified and working toward her professional dog training certification, Emily prioritizes safety, continued education, and building lasting relationships with both pets and their families. As the owner, she is dedicated to ensuring her entire team provides the same thoughtful, reliable, and compassionate care that No Ruff Days was built upon.
Outside of work, Emily enjoys exploring local trails, spending time with her dog, Max, and finding new outdoor adventures.
What Emily loves most: Watching dogs grow in confidence, develop friendships, and seeing the joy that a great day outdoors can bring.
Allie
Pet Care Provider | Pet CPR & First Aid Certified
Born and raised in Trumbull, Connecticut, Allie has been surrounded by animals for as long as she can remember. From caring for family pets to volunteering at local animal shelters, her lifelong love for animals has given her experience with pets of all ages, personalities, and temperaments.
Allie takes a warm, attentive, and individualized approach to pet care. Whether she's caring for an energetic puppy, a senior pet, or an animal needing extra patience and reassurance, she makes it a priority to understand their routines, personalities, and comfort levels. She believes the little details make all the difference in helping pets feel safe, loved, and at home.
Pet CPR and First Aid certified, Allie is also continuing her education in canine behavior and proper leash handling. She enjoys providing enriching walks, attentive drop-in visits, and personalized care that gives pet parents peace of mind.
Outside of work, Allie enjoys hiking, cooking, cycling, reading, and spending time with her 3-year-old brindle pit bull, Haze. Some of her favorite places to explore include Lake Mohegan and local trails throughout Trumbull.
What Allie loves most: Discovering each pet's unique personality, building their trust, and making everyday moments fun and meaningful.
Bianca
Pet Care Provider | Veterinary Assistant
A Connecticut native, Bianca has always felt a deep connection with animals and nature. She began dog walking, pet sitting, and training at a young age, and has since gained extensive hands-on experience caring for animals of all species, ages, and temperaments.
Her background includes working with farm animals through an agricultural program, caring for horses at UConn, and working at a dog daycare and animal shelter. She also currently works part-time as a veterinary assistant, where she continues to develop her knowledge of animal health, behavior, and safe handling techniques.
Bianca takes a patient, compassionate, and detail-oriented approach to pet care. With experience caring for puppies, seniors, anxious pets, and animals with special needs, she emphasizes fear-free handling, positive reinforcement, and respecting each animal's individual comfort level. Her goal is to ensure every pet feels safe, understood, and genuinely cared for.
Outside of work, Bianca enjoys hiking, yoga, reading, kayaking, and exploring nature with her two rescue dogs, Koda, a 9-year-old Lab/Rottweiler mix, and Ruby, a 6-year-old Pit Bull mix.
What Bianca loves most: The unique personalities, unconditional love, and excitement for life that animals bring to every day.
