Laura Ellis
Laura is originally from San Diego, and moved to Bremerton in 2014. She got to know her neighbors through their animals, who all seemed to wind up at her property. Soon she found herself working as the Neighborhood Pet Sitter, which kept her pretty busy with a wide array of animals, from dogs and cats to goats, peacocks, and even a Llama. She found that this was something she loved to do, as there was always a special bond between herself and members of the Animal Kingdom. She began working as a dog walker for Animals First in January 2020, and when Kate O’Reilly, the company’s original owner decided to move out of state in May 2021, they both agreed that Laura would be a perfect fit as the new owner. She is a joy to work with, super conscientious, responsible, and a heart big enough to love people as well as their pets. She has 2 dogs, both Collar of Hope Alumni, a goldfish, and a dozen chickens whom she fondly calls “the ladies”.
Kate O’Reilly
Kate was the original owner of Animals First, and as of Fall 2025, she has returned to Kitsap County. She is very happy to be back home in Bremerton and working as one of the crew for Laura. She has many years of experience in petsitting and dog walking and training. She has picked up some new clients and has had a happy reunion with clients and their pets.
Bill Wilson
Bill Wilson has been working for Animals First since 2016. He was only going to do it for one year, as he is retired from PSNS and was travelling to AZ during the winter months. 5 years later and he is still here, and that is very fortunate! He is an all around great guy, and has a good rapport with animals and people alike. He is a cat guy, but also a pretty great dog guy too, and is known for his attention to detail and his knack with shy kitties. He also is available for overnight pet sitting in clients’ homes on a limited basis.