Tracey has 30 years of experience in the pet industry. Starting as a Vet Tech, she then began fostering puppies, working with rescues, obedience training and wildlife rehab. She loves being with animals and being able to share her knowledge with the rest of the team. Tracey has a 12-year-old Australian Shepherd “Jig” that is a retired therapy dog, and a 135 lb Presa Canario “Judge.” Tracey spends her time off exploring the outdoors with her two dogs and training Judge to become her next therapy dog in hopes of working with local Veterans.

Gabby was born in Minnesota, she left when she was only two years old. She has been living in Jacksonville ever since. She graduated from Creekside High School in 2019 and is currently a full-time student at Florida State College of Jacksonville. Outside of school and work you’ll likely find Gabby at the zoo admiring all the animals or exploring nature. Gabby has a passion for dogs and loves them all no matter the size, breed or temperament. She grew up in a household with a large pack (4 dogs, 1 bird, and 1 cat). She moved out at the age of 18 and today her new pack consists of her significant other Alex, their Pitbull Australian Shepherd mix Chunky Monkey, and Dawson a Pitbull boxer mix! Chunky was born straight into Gabby’s arms and they have been inseparable since. Mr. Dawson was a rescue kiddo that she met through Pet Paradise. Gabby started working at the young age of 16, but it was not until later she found her true calling at Pet Paradise. She started as a Play-Time Coordinator in August 2019 and successfully advanced into management in the short years following. It is said that if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life, that’s how she feels every day being surrounded by happy and healthy fur babies!

Lori lives in St. Augustine with her husband Jon, their Bernese Mountain Dog affectionately named Musli (aka: Moose), and loveable cat named Bella.  She recently moved to the area from Indiana. While living in Michigan, Wisconsin and then Indiana, she and her husband talked often about moving to Florida.  Since all three of their grown sons and one daughter-in-law now live in Jacksonville, it seemed like the perfect time to make the move.  It has truly been a dream come true to attain jobs in the area, and a huge bonus for Lori to end up working with fur babies!  With a background heavy in restaurant management, nursing, daycare and education coupled with her love of all things furry, the assistant manager job at Pet Paradise seemed to be a perfect fit!

Lori has had a variety of dog breeds including bassets, a Jack Russel Terrier, a Scottish Terrier, German Shepherds, and mix breeds as well as several cats.   “Moose” is certainly the biggest they have had, but probably the most loveable.  In her free time, Lori can be found at the beach or hanging out with her family.   She loves to travel, and they have been all across the United States.  Their most recent adventure took them through Europe for the trip of a lifetime. 

Lori is excited to be part of the Pet Paradise family and is feeling very fortunate to go home at the end of the day full of slobbery kisses and pet love.