Meet The Team
Frances Stettner she/her
Founder & CEO
Experienced with: dogs (reactive / special needs), cats (special needs), birds, rabbits, reptiles & wildlife
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Certified In: Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid, Canine Behavior, studying for her MA in Animal Behavior & Conservation
Frances is the heart behind Frances & Friends. With years of hands-on experience in animal behavior, wildlife rehab, and compassionate pet care, she leads the team with warmth, structure, and a deep understanding of what pets need to feel safe and seen. She believes loving leadership equals happy tails!
To read more about her history with animals please navigate to the tabs located at the top of the menu.
Remy she/her
Dog Walker & Scheduling Manager
Experienced with: dogs, cats, bunnies
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Certified In: Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid
Remy was born and raised in NYC. She first fell in love with animals as a kid, spending every chance she had with family pets (and wishing she could have one of her own!) Remy loves working with pets because caring for them and giving their owners peace of mind feels so rewarding. Plus, every day is different since each animal has their own fun personality!
Agnes she/her
Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Experienced with: dogs (reactive), cats, birds, rabbits
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Certified In: Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid
Agnes is a pet whisperer in training. She is super comfortable using funny voices and singing songs for pups and pets alike - even in public! She lives for the dopamine she feels when she is around animals. She loves to figure out each and every one of their personalities and quirks, and learn how to make them feel most comfortable. She also respects that each and every pet needs to have their trust earned! Agnes loves animals big, small, furry, feathery, scaly - she adores them all but her favorites include raccoons and bumblebees. Fun fact, Agnes is a polyglot, she speaks English, Russian, French, Spanish, and ASL. She says "Working with Frances & Friends is genuinely the first job I’ve ever really loved!"
Norah-Sue she/her
Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Experienced with: dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, barn animals
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Certified In: Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid
Last year, Norah-Sue came to Brooklyn to pursue a bachelors in Political Science and History at St.Francis College. Growing up, she loved living on a Missouri farm surrounded by animals and wildlife! She has experience taking care of a range of animals: from cows, to frogs, to dogs! Her genuine love for animals shines through in her promise to foster a safe, happy, and compassionate relationship with your furry (or scaly) family! Norah truly loves all animals and is so grateful for the opportunity to continue working with them through the Frances & Friends community.
Josie she/her
Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Experienced with: dogs (special needs), cats (special needs), birds, rabbits, reptiles
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Certified In: Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid
Josie has been an animal lover since childhood, always doing whatever she could to be with or research them. This experience goes beyond just cats and dogs, as she has experience handling animals of all kinds. Exotic birds, sugar gliders, reptiles, and farm animals to name a few! She is also the proud owner of an adorable kitty named Gustav, and a sweet bunny named Hershey! No matter the shape or size of your baby, she will make sure to treat them as her own.
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Josie also accompanied Frances to attend Tom Davis's audit weekend in 2025, where she learned more about handling reactive and nervous dogs!
Ben he/him
Dog Walker
Experienced with: dogs
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Certified In: Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid
Ben is a student at the Parsons School of Design! He moved from Southern California to NYC over two years ago. Coming from a small town, Ben grew up living with and around plenty of animals, he spent almost every day of his childhood outside walking dogs. He loves having the opportunity to meet and spend time with so many amazing dogs while now living in New York!
Molly she/her
Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Experienced with: dogs, cats
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Certified In: Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid
Molly grew up in upstate New York always surrounded by cats and dogs. After attending Sarah Lawrence College, she relocated to Brooklyn and has been helping care for animals with the company ever since. Having lived with multiple of her sister's cats for a few years, in 2023 she adopted her own kitty, an NYCACC alum (and former foster of Frances'), and named her Baby! Molly has a soft spot for felines with big personalities and XL dogs that remind her of her childhood Great Dane, Gracie.
The Team in Action
Interested in joining our team?
We're always happy to connect with compassionate, reliable animal lovers who value professionalism and thoughtful care. If you believe you'd be a great fit for Frances & Friends, please email us your resume, a brief introduction and a short note on why you're interested in working with our team.
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