Our Story
Hannah’s journey to dog walking started when she decided to adopt a pig. This new relationship thrusted Hannah into a life of animal devotion, but needless to say, it was challenging to find someone who could accommodate her new-found friend to the caliber that she could. After the pig’s unfortunate passing, Hannah couldn’t bring herself to welcome another four-legged friend and instead started to volunteer at a local animal shelter and found high reward in taking care of the dogs waiting for adoption. It wasn't long before friends and family started asking if she would help with watching their pets while they were away. This passion soon turned entrepreneurial and grew into Your Dog’s Best Friend.
Since starting the business in 2018, Hannah immediately focused on service and compassion: two values she uses to lead all areas of her life. Hannah prides herself on being a dedicated and hard-working individual who loves to go above and beyond for the people in her life. This type of love and devotion extend to her clients and their pups. Her vision is growing with the idea of expansion and how she can give back to her community, focusing on young women with passion and drive.

Meet the Team

Hannah Ruch
Hannah is the founder of Your Dog's Best Friend. Her passion for life and genuine pursuit for growth in all aspects allow her to follow her dreams and to always be trying something new.
Hannah hosts meditation classes, loves to cook, and in her younger years traveled the states in a camper van.

Ayla Miller
Ayla joined as a sitter and writer for Your Dog's Best Friend in 2024. She does overnight stays for specific clients who adore her but her main focus is writing and she has been the biggest help with putting together our monthly blogs.
Ayla is a wonderful poet who has showcased her spoken word across many platforms and stages!

Nevaeh
Nevaeh has been on the team since 2022. She specializes in over night stays and loves nothing more than to snuggle with your pups.
Nevaeh loves to bake and aways has the best snacks on hand!
Reviews
Our clients' kind words genuinely fuel our work. We encourage you to check out our reviews on Google to see what other folks say about working with us.
Hannah is absolutely fantastic! Our dogs, Reese and Riley, absolutely adore her, and it’s easy to see why. She’s dependable, kind, and treats our pups like her own. She always keeps us updated with photos and messages, which makes us feel so comfortable while we’re away.
We highly recommend her for anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter for their pets. Thanks, Hannah!
Colleen,
Chocolate Lab Owner

Hannah has been a saint and a savior since she basically joined our family almost two years ago. Her love for my dog is unmatched. She goes so far above and beyond just walking Buster - she took him out for his birthday and brought him to a cafe and a pet store to pick out his own present. She answers angst-ridden FaceTime calls when I think something's wrong with him, showed up for me when I had to put down my cat, and takes the best pictures of Buster that I've ever seen. I knew from our very first visit that she's a keeper. If I could give Hannah 100 stars I would.
Alicia, Pit Bull Mix Owner

Hannah is incredible. She is professional, reliable, trustworthy, and she TRULY treats our babies (3 big goofy dogs) as if they were her own. Any time we go away, she is our number 1 choice to take care of our pups. We know they are in good hands with her, and they love her. Hannah always leaves the house cleaner than we left it!
We could not recommend/ appreciate her more. She is the best!
Kaitlin, Mastiff Mix Owner

