Meet The Team

Lauren Bollinger, Director of Dogs aka: Owner/Operator

The vision behind Going Mutts Pet Services is simple, to provide only the best care for your pet while giving you peace of mind.  Success for the business goes beyond the dollar - for us, success is when we see wagging tails and happy clients!

Lauren, a graduate of Millersville University and member of Pet Sitters International, started Going Mutts in January 2019. Always knowing that she wanted to start her own business mixed with wanting to pet as many dogs as possible, everything fell into place and it made perfect sense to start Going Mutts. 

Lauren's favorite thing about being an owner is letting her creativity shine! When she’s not out walking dogs, giving belly rubs or doling out treats - Lauren is at home planning new ways to get involved with the pet community and grow her business.

Hometown: Peach Bottom, PA

Role at Going Mutts: Founder, owner and lead walker

Favorite thing about working with animals/Going Mutts Pet Services: Tails wagging when I walk through the door!

When you aren’t walking dogs, where can someone find you? Brainstorming new ways to advertise and grow my business! Curled up on the couch watching tv.

Favorite breed: Pretty sure I have a bad case of doodle fever!

Do you have pets of your own? Nope, just my clients and one fur nephew, Bailey.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Read dog minds...

Favorite food: Macaroni and cheese

Least favorite food: Anything spicy!

If you were a pasta shape, what would you be? Jumbo shell

Motto or personal mantra: Just keep going!

Hometown: Horsham, PA

Currently Live In: York Haven, PA

When you aren’t working, where can someone find you? At a playground or outside chalking up the driveway with my daughters.

Favorite thing about working with animals/Going Mutts Pet Services: Since I don’t walk the dogs, my favorite thing to do is write the blog and watch projects come to life!

Favorite breed: I’m a bit partial to pitbulls.

Do you have pets of your own? If so, what do you have? I have two pitbulls named Cooper and Koal and a cat named Gibbs.

Hobbies or favorite activities: Kayaking, biking, hiking, reading and watching The Bachelor.

Three traits your friends and family would use to describe you: Sarcastic, energetic and crazy

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? I would love the ability to move things with my mind!

If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? Chapstick, wine and books.

Favorite food: Soft pretzels

Least favorite food: Seafood

Motto or personal mantra: Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.

If you were a pasta shape, what would you be? Rotini, because the squiggles on them never end just like my energy!

Hometown: Lancaster, PA

When you aren’t working, where can someone find you? At home with my doggo Teddy and cat Mellow.

Favorite breed: Husky

Do you have pets of your own? If so, what do you have? Yes, a Cairn Terrier named Teddy and a cat named Mellow.

Hobbies or favorite activities: Investing, video games, kayaking and of course spending time with my pets!

Three traits your friends and family would use to describe you: Reliable, intelligent and driven

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? I’d love to fly.

If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? Water desalinator, knife and Paracord.

Favorite food: Steak

Least favorite food: Anchovies

Motto or personal mantra: With adversity comes maturity.

If you were a pasta shape, what would you be? Gemelli

Currently Live In: Lancaster, PA

When you aren’t working, where can someone find you? On a hike, working in my garden or out at a Farmer’s Market.

Favorite breed: Pitbull!

Do you have pets of your own? If so, what do you have? 3 cats, a pitbull mix named Cupid and a leopard gecko.

Hobbies or favorite activities: Hiking with my dog, collecting plants, gardening, reading and making art are my favorite things to do.

Three traits your friends and family would use to describe you: Kind, funny and brave

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Teleportation!

If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? My dog, a hammock and a good book!

Favorite food: Paella

Least favorite food: Fish

Motto or personal mantra: Leave things better than you found them.

If you were a pasta shape, what would you be? I would be most closely represented by ziti shaped pasta because like ziti pasta, I am versatile.

Hometown: Ludington, MI

Currently Live In: Ronks, PA

When you aren’t working, where can someone find you? Probably out hiking in the woods!

Favorite breed: American Akita

Do you have pets of your own? If so, what do you have? Right now, just my former stray cat TipToe!

Hobbies or favorite activities: Drawing, painting, photography, reading and horseback riding.

Three traits your friends and family would use to describe you: Creative, quirky and kind

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? The ability to communicate with animals! I’d love to use it to help heal rescue horses.

If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? A pack of colored pencils, a giant box full of tea leaves and my favorite model horse.

Favorite food: Spaghetti

Least favorite food: Bell peppers

Motto or personal mantra: “Have courage, and be kind.” Cinderella, 2015

If you were a pasta shape, what would you be? Farfalle! It’d be fun to look like butterflies or bowties.

Currently Live In: Lancaster, PA

When you aren’t working, where can someone find you? Tending to my garden or sitting in my home library reading.

Favorite breed: Labrador

Do you have pets of your own? If so, what do you have? Just one cuddly tortoiseshell cat, Minerva aka Minny.

Hobbies or favorite activities: Reading, writing gardening and being outside.

Three traits your friends and family would use to describe you: Passionate, curious and understanding

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Speed reading!

If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? A friend, Minny and a favorite book.

Favorite food: French Fries

Least favorite food: I’ve never met a food I didn’t like!

Motto or personal mantra: “Hope is a discipline.” - Mariame Kaba

If you were a pasta shape, what would you be? Probably tortellini because I’m pretty cheesy.

Currently Live In: Lititz, PA

Hometown: Brownstown, PA

When you aren’t working, where can someone find you? At home cuddling with my fur babies, watching crime documentaries or gardening!

Favorite breed: Pugs!

Do you have pets of your own? If so, what do you have? Yes! I have 1 dog, Dee Dee, who is a beagle mix and I also have 2 cats, Albus and Dexter. I also have a 22 year old cat named Belle, but she stays in a calmer environment with my parents.

Hobbies or favorite activities: I enjoy painting with watercolor and photography. Anything where I can be creative!

Three traits your friends and family would use to describe you: Empathetic, creative and trustworthy

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Healing - the power to instantly heal injuries and cure illnesses.

If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? The fur kids - Dee Dee, Albus and Dexter!

Favorite food: Cheese!

Least favorite food: Plain yogurt - no thank you!

Motto or personal mantra: Where I am right now is exactly where I need to be.

If you were a pasta shape, what would you be? Ravioli because it’s a soft little pillow filled with cheese - what’s not to love?

Currently Live In: I have always lived in East Petersburg.

When you aren’t working, where can someone find you? At home listening to music.

Favorite breed: Boxer

Do you have pets of your own? If so, what do you have? I have a black pug named Mina.

Hobbies or favorite activities: My favorite thing to do is listen to music and watch music videos.

Three traits your friends and family would use to describe you: Kind, empathetic and a good listener

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Time manipulation

If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? I would take a sleep mask, a journal and tea.

Favorite food: French fries

Least favorite food: Cornbread

Motto or personal mantra: Treat others the way you want to be treated.

If you were a pasta shape, what would you be? Linguini since I’m tall and lanky.

Currently Live In: I was born in South Dakota but have grown up in Lancaster. I currently live in Lititz.

When you aren’t working, where can someone find you? I’m likely at my computer, playing games with friends!

Favorite breed: My childhood favorite was Dalmatians, but currently it’s dachshunds. They’re just so little!

Do you have pets of your own? If so, what do you have? I have a Pomeranian/terrier mix. Her name is Nutmeg and she always has something to say.

Hobbies or favorite activities: I’m passionate about art and actually have a degree in graphic design. I like doing commissions for people in my free time.

Three traits your friends and family would use to describe you: Humorous, kind and loyal

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Telekinesis, the ability to move objects with my mind. It would be great for when Nutmeg is asleep on my lap and I can’t reach my phone.

If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? Survival tools - a large knife, a LifeStraw and an electric lighter.

Favorite food: Dark chocolate - I’ve got such a weak spot for it.

Least favorite food: Probably onions, though admittedly that’s a cop out because I’m allergic.

Motto or personal mantra: You are loved. You can do this.

If you were a pasta shape, what would you be? Ditalini. They’re those mini tube pieces. I think they’re interesting and fun, which feels accurate to how I see myself.

In Loving Memory