About Us
Jori Campagna, Owner/Manager
Hello, I'm Jori. I started taking care of my neighbor's pets over 20 years ago, and it has always been so much more than just a job.
I have a passion and love for animals, which is the basis for providing the utmost care for them. After all, they're family!
I had quite a number of pets growing up including hamsters, birds, ferrets, and a Shetland Sheepdog.
I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Biological Sciences, originally intending to pursue wildlife conservation. Life took a different path, and now I am happily providing pet care for families in the Raleigh area.
My dog Soleil is my constant companion, and amazes me daily with his intelligence, charm, and soul. He loves practicing his agility course, and thoroughly enjoys his time accompanying me on nearly all of my dog walking, Adventure Camps, and pet care stays.
Soleil, "Staff"
Hi, I'm Soleil. I have worked here for over seven years and I love my job! I provide exercise, socialization, and friendship to our canine clients on a regular basis.
I help puppies learn good manners and I am very athletic so I can keep up with their energy. I am also respectful of older pups who prefer more relaxed company. My favorite part of this job is exploring the world with my dog friends during Dog Adventure Camp every week!
My mom says that I'm part of the inspiration behind the name Heart and Soul Pet Care. Check out that story on our Home page.
Always happy to expand my friend network - contact us today!
Ceridwyn, Staff
Hi, I'm Ceridwyn. I hold a lifelong passion and admiration for animals, and I cannot wait to meet yours!
I am an avid cat lover, having welcomed five into my family - one of which even loves to take daily walks with me! My family also includes salamanders, many aquariums, and my dog (a Labrador mix). I have cared for reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, cats, and dogs, including large breeds such as Irish Wolfhounds, a very stubborn Newfoundland/Great Pyrenees mix, and an extremely shy Greyhound.
I have been an animal care volunteer at Carolina Tiger Rescue since 2017, and I volunteer with Marden's Ark, a small rescue for birds. I am currently working towards a Bachelors degree in Zoology, and training to become a wildlife rehabilitator.
Kate, Staff
Hi, my name is Kate! A life-long animal lover, I've always been drawn to animal care-taking, starting with a family of bunnies in fifth grade and then two wonderful shelter pups later in high school. After college, I became an expat for a decade, taking on work in the ESL/editing/translation sphere (with my miniature dachshund Shion along for the ride!) before returning to the NC area in 2019.
In college, I worked at several Raleigh/Durham area doggie day cares, veterinarian kennels, and overnight boarding facilities, taking care of pets of all shapes, sizes, and species.
After spending years working from home exclusively, I realized I greatly missed getting to meet lots of wonderful animals and showing them the love and care they all deserve while their beloved families are away. I look forward to extending that love and care to your family as well!
Julia, Staff
Hi, I’m Julia. I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember. Right now, I have six cats—three of them ‘foster fails,’ including one I brought home from overseas and another from a litter of kittens I hand delivered. My husband jokes, ‘Julia, you’re not fostering, you’re adopting!’—and he’s not wrong! My cats are my world, and then some.
My journey with animals has taught me that our time with them is so short, and they deserve every ounce of care we can give. While they’re with us for just a brief moment, we are their entire universe. Every second with them should be cherished, and I feel incredibly privileged to be part of their lives.
A few years ago, while on a month-long trip overseas, my pet sitter didn’t show up. Thankfully, my mom stepped in, but it made me realize how devastating that situation could have been. That experience inspired me to become a pet sitter families can trust, ensuring you enjoy a truly worry-free trip, knowing your pets are in reliable, loving hands. I can’t wait to meet and care for your pets as if they were my own!
Katelyn, Staff
Hi, my name is Katelyn! With a lifelong love for animals and a strong foundation in animal science, I bring both passion and expertise to the Heart Soul Pet Care team. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at North Carolina State University and plan on attending veterinary school in the future.
My experience spans a variety of roles, including working as a veterinary intern at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, a kennel/veterinary assistant at various animal hospitals, and a research assistant at NC State’s veterinary school. I have worked alongside many species, from horses to rhinos to racoons, you name it! At home I have two dogs, Bear and Lily, and a hermit crab named Kent, who I’ve had since middle school.
I’m excited to provide care and dedication, making sure every animal feels safe, happy, and loved while their families are away. I look forward to meeting your wonderful pets and giving them the care they deserve!
All (human) staff is:
- Certified in pet CPR and First Aid by Pet Health Academy
- Thoroughly background checked
- Insured and Bonded by Business Insurers of the Carolinas