About Us
Proudly Serving Pets and Their Families for Decades
Animal Bed & Breakfast is a trusted, family-owned dog and cat boarding facility proudly serving the Concord, NC, area. We strive to create a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all pets while their owners are away, ensuring they receive the best care possible. Our dedicated team is not just passionate about animals; we truly understand the unique needs of each pet and are committed to making every furry guest's stay as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Whether pets come to us for boarding, daycare, or even bathing services, we treat each and every dog and cat with the love and attention they deserve, just as if they were our own beloved companions. Our goal is to provide peace of mind for pet owners, knowing that their pets are in good hands during their absence.
About the Owners—Dan and Jaime Avery
Dan and Jaime Avery are the proud co-owners of Animal Bed & Breakfast. They fell in love with the business from the moment they first stepped onto the property. Both lifelong animal lovers, they had long dreamed of owning a small business that combined their passion for pet care with their desire to serve the local community.
Dan is an Air Force Veteran with a background in business and family wealth management, while Jaime balances her position at Wells Fargo with caring for their family and staying involved in Animal Bed & Breakfast’s operations. Together, they believe every pet deserves a comfortable, stress-free stay—and that every customer should feel complete peace of mind when leaving their beloved companion in their care.
They live in Matthews, NC with their blended family of five children and their two dogs: Oliver, and Coco.
About the Manager— Sara
Sara has proudly managed Animal Bed and Breakfast since 2021, but her journey with the facility began much earlier. In fact, she has been contributing her skills in various capacities since 2007, starting as a dedicated kennel technician. Her deep-seated passion for animal care shines through in everything she does, as she truly loves taking care of your pets and ensuring that they have a safe, welcoming place to board where they feel both loved and well cared for during their stay! When Sara is not busy tending to the needs of the animals at the kennel, she enjoys spending quality time at home with her husband, Ryan, as they manage their lively crew of four dogs—Gracey, Charley, Cody, and Colton—and their affectionate cat, Nellie. Their household is filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of furry companionship!
Meet Our Professional Groomer – Ritta
Ritta brings several years of hands-on professional pet styling experience to the Animal Bed & Breakfast team. She previously worked as a Professional Pet Stylist at PetSmart in Charlotte and later at Petco, where she gained valuable experience in dog grooming, handling, and providing attentive customer service.
With a strong background in working directly with pets and their owners, Ritta is dedicated to delivering careful, quality grooming and helping every dog leave looking and feeling their best.
Meet Our Professional Groomer – Barbara
Barbara brings extensive hands-on experience in professional dog grooming and training to Animal Bed & Breakfast. For eight years she owned and operated Barb's Pet Spaw, a successful mobile dog grooming business. Prior to that, she served as Director of Training at the Connecticut K-9 Education Center, where she was a vocational instructor for the center's Professional Dog Groomer and Dog Trainer courses and was responsible for restructuring the grooming curriculum.
With a deep background in both practical grooming and teaching the craft, Barbara is skilled, knowledgeable, and committed to providing high-quality care for every dog.
