Holly here - Co-Owner of Venture and wife to Curtis! I’ve got to tell you, our team is truly incredible. I have to brag on the incredible humans on the Venture team! If you’ve been following the last social posts or newsletters, you may remember that Curtis and I just had a baby! I’ll be honest, being new parents while running a business is gratifying and intense. We came home from one of our first date nights away from baby Lyla to find the most incredible present (pictured below!) Each paper heart has a note from a member of our team about why they love working for Curtis and Venture. I share this because it is such a strong reminder about the values embodied by our team. We are deliberate about hiring people who have heart - a heart for animals, a heart for people, and the deep desire to experience JOY. Hopefully, you see that in the pictures you get from each visit we have with your sweet dogs! Please take a moment to read the remarks they took the time to write - it will give you an inside look at the humans behind Venture Dog Walking 💞
“When I started the process to become part of the Venture team, I knew right away it was going to be a great fit for me! Although our first time meeting wasn’t in person (it was over Zoom,) you immediately made me feel welcomed - not just as an employee, but as a person. “Working” for Venture - and I put working in air quotes because it truly feels like a privilege - has shown me that respect, open communication, and genuine relationships can thrive in a professional environment. I’ll always be grateful to you and Holly for showing me that! You truly take pride in the care and support you provide not only for your clients, but for your crew as well.” - Kennedy, Team Trainer
“Curtis, you truly are the best boss anyone could have! You are so dedicated to this business and our success and I appreciate it so much. It does not go unnoticed how much you have given for Venture to be what it is. I’m constantly inspired by your perseverance, showing up for us even on your hardest days. You bring so much joy to our team as well! You’ve made me laugh so hard I’ve cried and I always appreciate your informative tangents about literally the most random things! You’ve built more than an amazing business that provides the best pet care in town, you’ve built a community where we can all show up as we are and be appreciated as human beings instead of “just employees.” I truly can’t thank you enough!” - Mary Allison, Team Trainer
“We appreciate everything you do. It’s clear how much you care - not just about the dogs but also about all of us as Walkers. Whether it’s making sure routes run smoothly, checking in when things get hectic, or just being someone we can count on, you’ve created a space at Venture that feels supportive, fun, and genuinely meaningful. Thanks for leading with heart, and for always putting the well-being of both pups and people first. We’re lucky to have you!” - Cadley, Walker
“I appreciate you, Curtis, and Venture Dog Walking for the opportunity to work after 16 years of being a stay-at-home Mom. This is the first job that I dearly love!” - Lynnelle, Walker
It takes special people to make your dogs so happy and bring the peace of mind possible through the quality of care we provide! Our team is amazing, and we are so lucky to lead such remarkable people!
About the Author
Holly Henry co-owns Venture Dog Walking with her husband Curtis. Executive Recruiter by day, Holly helps Venture with marketing and HR while Curtis oversees day-to-day operations. In her spare time, you can find Holly loving on their new baby Lyla, checking out a local coffee shop, or taking their dogs Lilo and Cowfred for walks in wooded parks!
