About Our Founder, Sherida Drinkard

Founder of Smiling Whiskers LLC | Certified Professional Pet Sitter | Compassion-First Caregiver

As someone who has dedicated her life to serving others, Sherida Drinkard founded Smiling Whiskers LLC to embody everything she values most: trust, empathy, reliability, and a deep respect for the bond between animals and their families. She holds official certification from Pet Sitters International and brings a lifetime of hands-on experience to every pet she meets—especially those with special needs or heightened emotional sensitivity.

Her background as a crisis interventionist, mental health professional, and trained paralegal has given her an uncommon ability to stay grounded, nurturing, and resourceful under pressure. Whether supporting a senior pet through separation anxiety or working with trained service dogs and police K-9s, Sherida brings patience, insight, and calm leadership into every home she serves.

Whether caring for pets or stepping into someone’s home, she treats every space with respect, discretion, and the highest standard of care.

But it’s her heart that makes her unforgettable.

Clients often describe Sherida as someone who doesn’t just care for pets—she connects with them. She sees them. She creates a space of comfort where animals feel safe and seen, even in their owner’s absence. Her years of experience have given her an intuitive ability to read body language, anticipate needs, and respond with just the right balance of firmness and affection.

What excites her most about Smiling Whiskers LLC is the chance to deliver personalized, in-home pet care with the highest standards of professionalism—while staying true to her core belief: that animals deserve to be treated like family, not afterthoughts.

If you’re looking for someone to trust with your furry companion, Sherida is that person. Steady. Certified. Soulful. And 100% committed to care that feels like home.