Meet the Crew

  • J. M. Turner Zerbst

    CEO aka MR. T

    There is no question that Turner runs the show and the rest of us just work here. Give Turner 10 seconds with your pooch and you will see that he was born to love dogs. His namesake was a veterinarian for more than 50 years, who volunteered for the great Alaskan sled dog race, the Iditarod, for 25 years. There is an understanding between young Turner and the dogs. Seeing the dogs light up around him is a joy that we do not take for granted. There is nothing quite so special as a child with their dog.

  • Emily Zerbst

    TURNER’S MOM

    Emily is a Greenwich native who has spent her summers with her family in the small town of Henniker, New Hampshire. She is a lover of the great outdoors, boating, good food and great company, design, classic cars, and being of service to others.

    For 20 years, Emily held rolls in sales, service and management for Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin and Land Rover. It wasn’t until 2018, when she met a traumatized rescue pup, that she had the vision of creating a pet service with compassionate and professional care takers. She took a leap of faith and retired from her career.

    In February of 2021, her son Turner was born, and he immediately became a staple in the business. The dogs gravitated to him, and he to them. It is through the relationship her son has had with the dogs that Turner & Pooch was established.

  • Caele Gardella

    CREW MEMBER

    Caele has a degree in Wildlife Behavior, with a concentration on rehabilitation. She is currently working toward her Masters in Biology at the University of Vermont, with the aspirations to become a wildlife veterinarian. She has worked for wildlife organizations all over the country, from the Maritime Center here in Norwalk, to Moose Mamas in Alaska, providing conservation education and hands-on assistance. Most recently, Caele worked as a vet tech assisting in medical exams, taking temperatures, administering daily medications and performing nail trimming.

    Outside of her professional and educational careers, Caele has spent her time riding horses, hiking, camping and surrounding herself with dogs.

  • Silvana Valdovinos

    CREW MEMBER

Join the Turner & Pooch Crew!

Are you passionate about dogs? Do you have experience in working with dogs, or have you had your own and you could see yourself walking dogs? Is a flexible schedule something that you are interested in? Then you may have what it takes to walk for Turner & Pooch. Apply below and we will set up an interview.