About Us

Originally founded in 1996, PETSCORT has grown into the preeminent family owned-and-operated business of Rhode Island that provides exceptional pet care service and caters to all kinds of pets and their owners. Historically, PETSCORT has cared for a variety of dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles. Currently operating in Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport, owners Michelle and Troy Pasquale along with the PETSCORT team have collectively earned an impeccable reputation as pet care professionals spanning nearly 20 years!

  • It is our pledge, to “just focus” on the holistic needs of your pet(s) and leave you with the peace of mind they will be well cared for, properly exercised, and socialized under our expert supervision. We promise to treat your pet like a member of the family, the PETSCORT family, while enjoying the comforts of a secure and safe environment, whether it be ours or yours.
  • It is our motto to “ just call” for a PETSCORT, AKA, an escort for your pet. You need it and your pet deserves it!
  • It is our philosophy to “just ask” as we are dedicated to supporting your individual needs during times of work, travel, or the running of errands. We will always try our best to accommodate special requests so please don’t hesitate to ask.
  • It is our mission to “just help” as we are dedicated to building a deep, joyful, and unique connection with each and every client, whether furry or human.


PETSCORT is bonded and insured.
In this website you will find all the information needed to choose the services that best suit your family. Our family can be contacted several ways during business hours. Click Here to Contact Us.

From our family to yours, we look forward to caring for your pets!
The Pasquale Family

Michelle Pasquale

Michelle is the owner of Petscort and proud to be married to her business partner, and partner in life, Troy. She first started Petscort because her own pets were the loves of her life and nothing brought more amusement than romping with her dogs and playing with her cats. Through her business she gets to experience many kinds of pets which continue to fill her life with joy and happiness. She has a consuming quest for pet knowledge and her ongoing “pet-ucation” is obtained by attending regional seminars, global webinars, and through the extensive reading of pet literature. Michelle loves being outdoors and surrounded by nature and can’t imagine having any other job!

 

Troy Pasquale

Troy supports a variety of services provided by Petscort, and as a business partner has helped expand this family run business since 2005.  He is married to Michelle and they work together enjoying time walking, playing with, and giving special care to all of your pets.  Troy previously gained great experience and training as a volunteer at the Potter League in Middletown.  He is a true animal lover and believes absolutely nothing beats working outdoors and caring for animals.  It’s a dream come true to have a wonderful and thriving family business with Michelle!

Kim Gentry

Kim has been a member of the Petscort family since the summer of 2012 and has always engaged with animals in some capacity. Whether through her own pet family, volunteering, through pet assisted therapy, or animal advocacy, words cannot seem to do justice to how honored and grateful she feels to be able to take care of these beautiful angels. She feels blessed to be a part of the pet care industry!

Owen Pasquale

Owen has grown up with Petscort, sharing his home and more and more of his time with dogs, cats, and other animals throughout the area.  He recently graduated from Tiverton High School and continues to explore the world’s possibilities while he enjoys time working with your pets.  Whatever life brings, he’s certain animals will be part of his future!

Elliott Pasquale

Elliott may be the newest member of the Pasquale family to be on the actual payroll, but he was born into this business – literally.  He arrived in this world a little earlier than expected, and his mom needed to care for a one of her feline clients before they could go home from the hospital. He seemed happy to tag along and he’s been involved with the animals coming and going from the house ever since.  Elliott is still in high school, and is working hard on his studies, along with finding time for surfing, basketball, and lacrosse.  He loves all the furry clients he now spends time with, and walking the dogs keeps him active and adds some income for all that sports gear.

Kelcie Andrade

Kelcie, a wife and mother of two, grew up in Tiverton, RI and studied Wildlife Conservation Biology at the University of Rhode Island.  She has 3 cats and a bearded dragon and has been working professionally with animals for over a decade.  Currently, Kelcie is a nail clipper and dog walker for Petscort, as well as a tour guide at the Lizzie Borden house in Fall River, MA and a copy editor for US Ghost Adventures.  Her hobbies include arts and crafts, photography, and witchcraft.  Someday she hopes to finish her degree and become a wildlife biologist and rehabilitator and run a sanctuary.

 

Lara Mercer

Lara has been a year veterinary technician for over 12 years, and is a lover of all animals.  She is one of those people that will notice a dog before she notices who is with the dog. Previously, she worked in the music industry and backstage she tended to ignore the musicians and focus on their dogs.
Her greatest joy in taking care of dogs, was helping to care for a paralyzed dog. He was the happiest, most handsome, and amazing client she ever had.  He rocked his wheel chair better than some humans do.  She is a lover of travel, music and has a passion for photography.  She loves to take pictures of any animal she can find.  She is the proud mother of a rescue from Georgia named after Eddie Van Halen.
 
 
 

Ellen Shiel

Ellen is a lifelong pet owner and nature lover with two cats and a yard full of wild birds. After a career in Human Resources, she’s a freelance writer and Tiverton resident. She finds working with animals to be deeply satisfying and enjoys making pets of all kinds comfortable, happy and well fed.

 
 
 

Danica Peckham

Danica has lived in Tiverton her whole life and has always loved nature and animals.  She has 2 cats, a bunny and previously owned 1 dog and 3 cats.  She loves caring for all types of animals.  During her schooling she interned with West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton where she learned to interact with a wide range of furry and not so furry wildlife.