Our Promise
Whether you're away for work or pleasure, you can entrust your pets to Tails On Trails. We truly believe in premium pet care, because nothing else will do. With our In-Home Pet Care Services your furry family members will receive love and individual attention to meet your pets emotional and physical needs. Tails On Trails will give you a peace of mind knowing your beloved pets are comfortable at home with the care they deserve!
Founder: Judy Nunez
A pet lover since birth, Judy has always had a special connection to animals. From dogs, to cats, to one of her first pets as a child in the Dominican Republic, her 2 chickens: Pito and Pita, she has always said, "There's something about their eyes, their soul rests there for me."
While spending a decade in the corporate world, Judy always felt there was something missing. She longed for more meaning in her life by giving more of her self and helping others. She spent her spare time volunteering at a local Humane Society, where she cleaned crates, walked dogs, and gave lots of attention and love to the animals there.
Eventually, she became the proud mom of three rescue-cats: Wilhemina, Bronte and Josephine. All of her cats came from very difficult situations; they were severely abused and abandoned. As a kitten, Bronte had months of medical care due to her injuries prior to her adoption. Wilhelmina was found locked in the truck of a car before she was rescued. And Josephine was found in a junkyard with a broken shoulder, before being found and adopted by Judy. Wilhelmina, Bronte and Josephine are the loves of her life. Judy has provided a safe, nurturing environment, with all of the love they missed out on. She's happy to report that they are all well adjusted and have been a loving family now for over 13 years.
In 2008, Judy left the corporate world and started walking dogs for a local, well-known, dog-walking company in Hoboken. She has been an enthusiastic dog walker and pet sitter ever since. Judy has the privilege to know and spend, daily, quality time with dozens of pets and their families, over these last seven years.
Another big step in the adventure of her life, Judy is thrilled to continue pursing her passion for animals. In July 2012, she followed her heart and opened her own pet sitting company, Tails On Trails LLC serving Jersey City. She continues to take excellent care of all of the pets entrusted to her and absolutely cares for each of them as if they were her own.
In her spare time, Judy has been a stage manager for the local Jersey City arts community. Her work includes: stage managing the Jersey City Slam Team for national competitions and stage managing countless plays with Art House Productions.
Judy is also an avid baker and cook! Being a first-generation Dominican, Judy has been cooking since age 9 and has been a baker since the age of 14. She is the current, two-time "4th Street Festival Mac & Cheese Individual Champion" of Jersey City. Judy was also the baker for the longest running open-mic in Jersey City at Art House Productions, for 5 years.
Operations Manager:
Saje Perez
Saje is our long-term Operations Manager!
She's always had a passion for animals her whole life and has owned plenty of dogs. Saje has worked as a veterinary technician in Kenilworth and that has only driven them to pursue the future dream of running an animal rescue.
She was born and raised in New Jersey. She spends her free time traveling, listening to music, and spending plenty of time with her lab mix, Oso.
She also worked for a non-profit arts organization specializing in various instruments, dance, and mixed media. Saje studied psychology at Kean University and plans on continuing her education in animal behavior. They are extremely excited to continue be a part of the Tails On Trails LLC team and looks forward to caring for your pets!