Our Story

The Kelly family has always had a love for small business and animals. Back in 2003, Cindy Kelly and her sons, Stephen and Bryan, decided to combine their passions and create a part-time neighborhood pet sitting business called Happier at Home. Cindy’s goal was to provide complete peace of mind for clients while they were away from their pets; something that she knew from personal experience was hard to find.

Over time, Happier at Home’s handwritten logs stored in the laundry room closet turned into an online software suite, a team of trusted pet sitters, and an amazing association of clients and their dogs from all over Spring and Northwest Houston. The family business core of Happier at Home has never changed, though Stephen and Bryan have since stepped up to manage the business, allowing Cindy a quiet life of pet sitting and travel. The Kellys are more dedicated than ever to their promises of trust, communication, and love that have made Happier at Home such a joyful and rewarding part of their lives.

Meet the Team

Cindy Kelly

Founder, Pet Sitter

Hi Animal Lovers! I am Cindy, the founder of Happier at Home. Having been a dog lover since I got my first puppy at age 9, I am now living my dream of working with dogs, cats, and their amazing owners every day. I created HaH in 2003 to teach my (then young) sons about business and to share our love of pets. HaH has now taken off into their full time passion and we all love it! My mission is to create a way for clients to have freedom to leave their pets behind knowing everyone is relaxed and happy.

Stephen Kelly

Co-owner, Pet Sitter

Hi! I’m Stephen. In addition to being one of Happier at Home’s co-owners, I manage the online schedule and work with our excellent pet sitters every day. I also get to meet all kinds of people and pets along the way, which is one of the many reasons why I love what I do. Starting Happier at Home with my family only increased my love and respect for the animals we let into our homes, and remains one of the best life decisions I’ve ever made.

Bryan Kelly

Co-owner, Pet Sitter

Hello there! I’m Bryan, and I’m having a great day, thanks for asking. I co-own Happier at Home as well as manage the marketing and financials, so if there’s a spreadsheet involved, it was probably made by me. Pet sitting has been a part of my life for over two decades. I’ve grown up with pets as a part of the family, and the opportunity to meet so many others, all with their own unique quirks and personalities, has been a true pleasure.

Liza Bridgeman

Pet Sitter

Hi everyone! My name is Liza and working for Happier at Home is a dream come true! I’m originally from Massachusetts, and growing up on the coast with three brothers I have taken care of everything; from hermit crabs and lobsters to cats and dogs. Working for Happier at Home is an oxymoron as it’s 100% joy to take care of all of your pets! Each animal is so special and unique and I treasure the time spent with all of them.

Tucker

Playful Scamp

Tucker is a lovable goofball with big paws and a bottomless pit of good nature. He’ll sign up to be your friend on sight, and if you bring a toy, it’s BFF territory. He gallops his way around the house looking for fun to be had and, when it’s time for a break, watches the neighborhood from his favorite window. If you spot him from the street, wave– he’ll give you a Happier at Home tail wag in reply.

Kazooie

Good Little Puppy Dog

Kazooie is a scruffy little bundle of unbridled sunshine and loves her humans with a dedication that borders on silliness. She’s always 100% excited about everything– playtime, mealtime, lap time, walk time– especially if it means that somebody will pay attention to her. Surrounded by family members and about a dozen nicknames (Kazoo, Zooie, Zoo Zoo, etc.), this little terrier mix joined the Kelly family in early 2023, and is exactly where she wants to be.