Serving Your Neighborhood
We currently serve six growing communities. Find the location nearest you for local sitter details and availability.
Pawsitively Spoiled has proudly served the Kokomo community for more than 35 years, providing trusted, loving care to pets and peace of mind to the families who love them. Over the years, we have had the privilege of caring for pets in more than 1,000 homes throughout our community. We are fully insured and bonded, and every member of our team is not only an animal lover but also has completed background checks for your added peace of mind.
We are Rod and Jodi Ruch, owners of Pawsitively Spoiled since 2020. Married since May 18, 1991, we know the importance of family, trust, and dependable care. Rod was born and raised in Kokomo, and Jodi was born and raised in Elkhart before making Kokomo her home in 1990. Our family includes our daughter, Taylor, a labor and delivery nurse, her husband, Wesley, and our two grandchildren, Emeline and Welles, who live in Ohio. Our son, Colan, is a civil engineer and lives in Oregon with his significant other, Natalie. Our bonus son, Joey, is a software QA engineer, his fiancée, Hope, and our bonus grandchildren, Harrison and Audrey, live in Kokomo.
The Ruch family has long been a part of the Kokomo community. Rod’s father, Larry Ruch, was a respected biology teacher at Kokomo High School who also served as the head coach of varsity football and track, leaving a lasting impact on generations of students and athletes. At home, our own furry family keeps us busy and entertained: two mini goldendoodles, Vinnie and Norie, and three cats, Gus, Jax, and Bo. Animals have always been a big part of our lives, and that love is at the heart of everything we do. When we are not caring for pets, we enjoy spending time with family and friends, French press coffee, relaxing by the pool, golfing, working out, traveling to see family or to the beach, and making the most of everyday moments. We are also incredibly grateful for our exceptional team of pet sitters. Their kindness, reliability, and genuine love for animals allow us to provide the very best care for pets across Kokomo and the surrounding community.
Our Services
Pawsitively Spoiled is proud to be Kokomo’s premier in-home pet sitting service, caring for your pets in the comfort of their own home while you are away. Whether you are working a long day, heading out for vacation, taking a weekend trip, or dealing with an emergency, we are here to help.
Each standard visit is approximately 15–20 minutes and is designed around your pet’s needs. Extended 30-minute visits are also available for pets who need a little extra time, attention, or care. We care for animals of all kinds, including dogs, cats, birds, fish, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, and more. Over the years, we have also cared for donkeys, mules, horses, chickens, ducks, peacocks and tortoises. No matter the size, species, or personality, we believe every animal deserves patient, attentive, and compassionate care. We also offer house-check services for families who do not have pets but need a helping hand while they are away. We can collect mail and packages, water flowers, alternate lights on, check on your home, and help make sure everything looks cared for until you return.
At Pawsitively Spoiled, we treat every pet and every home with the same care and respect we would want for our own. Your pets stay comfortable, your home stays cared for, and you can enjoy your time away with peace of mind.
We can be reached at 765-860-5983 by call or text, or by email at PawsitivelySpoiledRJTC@gmail.com.
This location is owned and operated by Kevin Panzarella and Glenn Panzarella. They purchased the franchise in 2021 and it has been an amazing adventure ever since. Kevin has been in the pet industry since 2014! He was the store manager of a Pet Valu/Pet Supplies Plus for 4 years and developed a love for 4 leggers of all kinds while working there. Kevin has also been certified by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in nutrition and behavior for dogs, cats, small animals, birds and reptiles!
At the time that Kevin & Glenn opened the franchise, Glenn was the Center Manager of an autism therapy clinic. He was also running pet sitting visits in the evenings and weekends, and converted to a full-time sitter and part of the franchise in 2022.
Kevin & Glenn both currently teach color guard at Westfield High School and have been teaching together for the past 11 years at many organizations. Their love for teaching and patience for instructing has been a perfect match with their obsession of pets! This amalgamation has quickly grown Pawsitively Spoiled Noblesville/Fishers into one of the most popular pet sitting services in all of Hamilton County! Kevin and Glenn happily live in Westfield, IN with their Dalmatian, Mila and their Tabby cat, Tisp.
They are also the proud owners of the Pawsitively Spoiled franchise located in Westfield & Cicero opening in the spring of 2023. Their unmatched energy and love for pets now spans four cities in Hamilton County Indiana. Give them a call at 765-271-9862 and they will be happy to go over all of their services and rates in your area! They can also be found on Facebook and commonly mentioned on Noblesville Chatter!
Our fourth franchise location opened in May 2023 as Pawsitively Spoiled NoCo (Northern Colorado) and is currently servicing Windsor, Timnath and Severance which are cities right outside of Fort Collins, Colorado. This franchise is owned by Lindsey Myers and her family, including 3 kids who are crazy about animals of all types! Lindsey and her husband, Cody, moved their family to Colorado from Indiana in the summer of 2022.
They love animals and have a lot of experience caring for dogs in particular, having rescued and fostered multiple dogs and owned many dogs throughout the years. They currently have a 130 pound German Rottweiler named Trooper and a Beta fish named Batman.
Lindsey can be reached by calling or texting her at (970) 460-6767, emailing Pawsitivelyspoilednoco@gmail.com or visiting her Facebook or Instagram pages @PawsitivelySpoiledNoCo.
Our Carmel franchise is owned and operated by Taylor Jewell. Taylor’s background includes 7+ years of pet care experience of all kinds! She has always had a love for all creatures whether they have fur, feathers, fins or scales. She has been pet sitting on her own for close friends and family members since 2016 and she quickly entered the pet retail world by working for PetValu as an assistant manager in Carmel and the store manager in West Lafayette. She has also ran a boarding facility in the heart of Carmel and also has grooming experience! All of this love for pets also helped her become certified by the UC Davis school of veterinary medicine in pet nutrition and behavior for dogs and cats.
At the time that Taylor opened the franchise, she was also working for Pet People/Hollywood Feed in Fishers full time while also helping out with home visits for the Noblesville/Fishers Pawsitively Spoiled franchise as well!
She currently lives just outside of Carmel with her dog Charlie and her cat Phoebe. Give her a call at 317-697-8414 and she would love to go over all of her services and rates in your area! You can also find her on Facebook or reach out to her at Carmelpawsitivelyspoiled@gmail.com
Trisha is our owner for the territory including Fortville, McCordsville, Fishers, Summer Lake and the Oaklandon area of Indianapolis. Trisha has been a long time lover of animals and started her journey at 15 yrs old when she began volunteering with ARF rescue in Muncie. Throughout high school she worked at the G&M Pet and Garden Center in Muncie as a pet care associate. Trisha has always loved training and came back to the Pet industry after college working at Petsmart in Anderson for 3 years as a Certified Pet Trainer. Trisha continued her dog training with Camp Bow Wow and was certified in Pet CPR and First Aid. She then moved to Pet Valu as the Store Manager, where she was trained by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in pet nutrition and behavior. She remained there until the unfortunate closing of the company three years later. Trisha took a position with the VetIQ/PetIQ clinics as a clinic manager and veterinary assistant. She continued in Vet Med when she took the position as territory director /clinic development director with Pet Wellness Clinics.
Trisha lives in Fortville with her daughters (ages 19 and 6) and her mother. Together they have 4 pets. Gypsy, a 13 year old Boxer/Hound. Spook, a 10 year old black cat. Athena, a 6 year old Russian blue cat and the newest addition is Poppy, a 7 month old Newfoundland/Anatolian Shepherd puppy.
Trisha is so excited for this new journey with Pawsitively Spoiled and can’t wait to care for your pets like her own! You can reach Trisha at 765-730-3602 or at Pawsitivelyspoiledfriends@gmail.com. Please follow us on facebook too!
Welcome to Pawsitively Spoiled — your trusted family-owned pet sitting service proudly serving Plainfield and Avon, Indiana! Owned and operated by Kayla and Shannon Kahler, we are parents of six wonderful children and devoted pet lovers who understand that pets are more than animals — they’re cherished members of the family.
Our home is filled with love for cats and animals of all kinds, and we bring that same compassion and care to every pet we look after. Whether you’re away for a day or an extended trip, our mission is to provide dependable, personalized in-home pet care that keeps your pets comfortable, happy, and loved in their familiar environment.
At Pawsitively Spoiled, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your furry family members are being cared for with the same attention and affection we give our own pets.
We’d love the opportunity to care for your pets! You can reach us by call or text at 317-453-6303, through the contact form on our website, or by finding us on Facebook under Pawsitively Spoiled Plainfield.
