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Meet the Staff!

Ed Newbegin - Proprietor
I adopted Bill in September of 2000 while I was umpiring for a local slow pitch softball league. Bill and his feral family had been found on a local construction site and he was a shy little three month old puppy. It took a while for him to get to know the family but soon we were all best of friends. He was a loyal companion and superior trail buddy as well as a great company mascot. On October 28, 2015, Bill crossed the Rainbow Bridge to play with all the buddies who went on ahead. We will miss him every day.

I have cared for pets since I was a child. I had turtles, gerbils and hamsters of my own and cared for the family cats and dogs. Later on I worked for the family kennel raising and training Newfoundland dogs for show and obedience.

I managed the San Ramon location for Pet Food Express, the finest pet food company in the nation, where I was introduced to a wide range of exciting new food, health and grooming products for today's pampered pets. I am a certified Canine Behavior Consultant, graduating from from the Marin Humane Society's Consultant Instructor Training Academy in February of 2005. I also apprenticed for two years as an assistant trainer for Bring Rover Over, a superior canine training facility in Martinez, CA. This gave me the practical experience necessary to help you solve your doggie behavior issues and training questions.

Zack - Staff Pro
My name is Zack, I am Ed's son and a lifetime animal lover. Throughout my life I have owned cats, dogs, reptiles, rodents, and fish and I have worked in a reptile shop, dog ranch, grooming facility, veterinary clinic, and of course helping my Dad with pet-sitting and boarding. Outside of work I enjoy rowing, running, and playing classical music. I graduated from the San Francisco Conservatory in 2020 with a Masters Degree in bass trombone performance. At home I have three cats and a couple of mice.

Sydney - Staff Pro
I'm Sydney, Zack's fiancee, and I have enjoyed helping out with Friends of Bill while becoming part of the Newbegin family. I have a few years of experience working as a veterinary assistant and am currently in school to obtain my RVT (registered veterinary technician) license. I have always had a love for animals and knew that my career would be involved with caring for animals in some way. My work in veterinary medicine has been some of the most fulfilling times in my life and hope to continue that fulfilling journey in caring for your pets. I myself have three cats and a few mice at home that I love spending time with.

Temba - House Dog
I'm Temba, the newest House Dog for Friends of Bill Pet Sitting! If you are coming over for a behavior assessment meeting I'll be there to meet and greet your dogs. I was adopted in August 2024 from Joybound Hound and I'm looking forward to meeting you!