Liz grew up in the Bay Area and, like so many of us, is a lifelong animal lover. Liz worked as a wildlife biologist, environmental educator, and elementary school teacher before starting High Tail Hikes. When's she not working, she enjoys traveling, being outdoors, working on house projects, and spending time with her husband, young son, and sweet dog Charlie.

Cory has lived in the Bay Area for over 20 years, moving here to obtain her BA in English Literature from UC Berkeley. After spending many years in the service industry, she found her real love volunteering with rescue dogs. She is a Certified Trainer and Behaviour Consultant and a private dog walker specializing in shy babies with big feelings. Cory strives to provide all the dogs she meets with respect and love. When not making leashes, volunteering at the East Bay SPCA, or happily being the cheese giving Auntie to her clients, Cory enjoys reading Science Fiction novels to her cat and exploring the outdoors.

Alyssa is a Bay Area native, born and raised in Sonoma County before moving to Oakland eight years ago. A lifelong animal lover, she has spent many years volunteering with local rescues and shelters, as well as working in pet retail. Alyssa has two large rescue dogs, Uma and Sloan, and two cats, Ivy and Sookie. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and pampering her pets.