About Us

Elayne Cree has had a successful marketing communications business since 1991, which followed a three-decade career as a corporate marketing professional. With the founding of Creeture Comforts, Ms. Cree is pursuing her lifelong passion for animals, especially dogs and cats.

She has worked in a doggie day center, assisted in pet sitting ventures and obedience classes, and served on committees to establish dog parks in South Carolina, California and Connecticut. After years of making pets her avocation, Ms. Cree has made them her vocation through Creeture Comforts.

Since establishing the business in 2006, Ms. Cree has attracted dozens of clients. "I believe pets are best cared for by people who are passionate about their well-being," says Ms. Cree. All of Creeture Comforts pet sitters are bonded and insured, as well as some who are pet-first aid certified. Ms. Cree herself is certified by the National Assn. of Professional Pet Sitters and in pet first aid.

About Our Sitters

Debby Williams is one of our most popular sitters. A former corporate marketing pro, Debby joined us three years ago, bringing an exceptional knowledge of cats. Of course, she takes care of all types of pets, including horses, and loves doing it! She covers Simsbury, Avon and parts of Farmington. Debby is certified in pet first aid and working toward her NAPPS certification.

Susan Ceballos brings a wealth of experience in pet sitting thanks to her having owned her own pet sitting business in Colorado. An accomplished horsewoman and passionate dog lover, Susan has worked with all types of pets, including exotics. Certified in pet first aid, Susan covers Avon, Canton, Farmington and Burlington.

Sean Normile has been winning rave reviews since he started with Creeture Comforts a couple of years ago. His love of all types of pets is obvious to anyone who meets him, including the animals! A graduate of the Universiy of Connecticut, Sean has had a varied career, including positions with ESPN and other sports industry firms, as well as those intechnology and management. Sean covers Granby, East Granby, West Granby and North Granby, as well as parts of Simsbury.

Darlene Williams, another valuable addition to our associates, served as full-time director of volunteer services for the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico and currently volunteers at Our Companions Domestic Animal Shelter in Bloomfield, Conn. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, Darlene earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Darlene has owned and cared for pets for more than 30 years.

Wendy McCulloch, who is both a dog trainer and certified pet sitter, has been with us since we started. Over the past several years Creeture Comforts clients have used her talents to help with training and behavioral issues, in addition to accommodating their pet care needs. A graduate of Purdue University, Wendy has a degree in physical education. She covers Bloomfield and Tariffville for us.

Ashley Hansen joins us after completing her volunteer service with the U.S. Peace Corps. Previously, while she attended the University of Massachusetts, Ashley worked for a Northampton, MA-based pet sitting service where she walked dogs and performed all types of pet sitting duties, including "sleepovers."