Jeannie is the founder and owner of Milo Country Pet Care. Her dog, Milo, was a Cavachon and beloved family pet. He had many friends that he made over the years, and he is missed dearly. Jeannie started her business 10 years ago in Charleston, South Carolina after leaving the corporate world to pursue a career and lifelong dream to work with pets. The name Milo Country is a play on words, as South Carolina is historically and lovingly nicknamed “the Low Country”. She currently lives in Erie, Colorado with her husband of 38 years, and two dogs–Zoey & Kodi. She enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and spending time with their two daughters and granddaughter. Jeannie travels to Charleston to see her pet sitters and visit with customers a couple times a year. She loves South Carolina and all of its unique culture. Originally from Tampa, Florida, she enjoys visiting in the warmer months and soaking up the beautiful sunshine of the beaches. Jeannie offers full pet grooming in her Colorado home, and boards and walks dogs in the Erie and Lafayette area. She also loves visiting with all sorts of other animal friends, such as cats, chickens, and fish.
Ylva moved from Sweden to the US in 1982. In 2014, she moved from New Jersey to South Carolina. She met the owner and founder of Milo Country, Jeannie Franco, when Jeannie took care of Ylva’s 3 dogs. She remained a customer of Milo Country, and joined the team in 2019. She has a lifelong experience with animals and refers to being a Milo Country team member as “her best job ever”. She is comfortable giving medication and taking care of special needs animals, as well as the “wild and crazy” dogs, and shy and timid pets. She loves them all, but is especially drawn to big dogs. She also loves a challenge! Outside of working with pets, Ylva enjoys thrifting and repurposing antiques. She also grows gourds and makes them into lampshades!
Nikki is a mom to three daughters, and dog mom to multiple rescue dogs and two rescued (and licensed) box turtles. Before moving to South Carolina 6 years ago, she managed a family farm in Kansas with cows, chickens, sheep, dogs, cats and a goat. When Nikki is not walking, playing, or snuggling with her own or client’s pets, she enjoys playing tennis, boating, hiking and reading. Nikki was Jeannie’s first walker/petsitter in 2018 when Jeannie made the decision to expand her LLC. Nikki boards small dogs in her home and makes visits to customer’s homes.
Carina was born and raised in Sweden, and moved to the US 32 years ago. She has lived in South Carolina for 17 years! Carina joined the Milo Country team in 2020. She enjoys taking your dog for walks, or playing with them in the back yard. She loves all dogs, big and small, young and old. Carina is allergic to cats, so she caters to our K-9 friends. When she is not visiting customer’s dogs, you’ll find her in the gym or at the golf course.
Daphne has lived in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina for more than 12 years. She loves to travel, and is an outdoor enthusiast. She has 2 kids who are both in college, and a cat named Reese. Daphne says being a pet sitter is one of her favorite jobs she’s ever had. She joined the Milo Country team in 2022 . Daphne is our feline specialist and loves learning all their unique personalities.
