Meet our Paws Dream family!

Lindsey Malouin* Owner/operator

From childhood, my passion for animals has been profound, sparked by experiences with my beloved pets and encounters with stray, neglected animals. This drove me to volunteer at shelters, like the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island, where I focused on training and socialization to prepare animals for adoption. My commitment deepened through academic pursuits, studying Animal Veterinary Science and completing a dog training program. I continuously educate myself and advocate for animal welfare, supporting rescue groups like the Great Dane Rescue of New England and Dogs & Cats of Antigua. My advocacy extends globally, reflecting my belief that every animal deserves care and compassion, regardless of borders.

Derek Malouin

Derek has always dreamed of being in a profession that helps people and also animals. Derek joined the US Coast Guard and eventually was stationed on Cape Cod. In 2009 he was honorably discharged as a partially disabled veteran. Derek now helps around the daycare and enjoys spending time with all the daycare doggies at Paws Dream but also has a fulltime job at Cape Cod Ambulance as an EMT. Derek enjoys doing rescue work and helping animals in need. He volunteers with IFAW and has aided in numerous dolphin rescues as well as helping with other sea animals. He also finds joy in rescuing dogs and helping find forever homes for them.

Derek and Lindsey have 3 young daughters, Elexa, Grace and Ella, as well as all rescued; Bashful the chinchilla, Willow the Great Dane, Daisy the Saint Bernard, and 2 Antiguan puppies, Coconut and Tallulah.

Renata

Renata grew up in Brazil always having many different animals; dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles, guinea pigs, hamsters… She always has been an animal lover and grew up saving stray animals around her house and neighborhood. Renata began working at Paws Dream in 2007 and is now the head manager of Paws Dream. Renata makes sure that all of our Paws Dream doggies are happy, healthy, comfortable and well cared for. She currently has 2 dogs of her own, Drew and Lola.

Dee

Dee is a passionate animal lover and really cares about their well being. She especially loves giving attention and massages to older dogs and dogs that may not be as outgoing as other dogs and gaining their trust. She takes her time and is sure to give every dog a fair chance with coming out of their shell and feeling her love. Dee started working at Paws Dream in 2006. Dee is loved by all of our Paws Dream doggies and is always being showered with kisses! You will always find Dee with a dog on her lap and many huddled and laying by her feet! She currently has a 12.5 year old black lab mix, Tiga, that was rescued from Antigua as a tiny puppy. Dee advocates for animal welfare and recently has become a travel buddy for numerous animals flying to their new forever homes.

Ashley

Ashley is a true animal lover! When the dogs come in and see her, they run right to her for hugs! You will always find Ashley in the middle of a big group of dogs snuggling and getting love by her. Ashley started working with dogs while volunteering at a No Kill Shelter and then began her career of working with dogs in 2011 at Best Friends Pet Care. She worked at another doggie daycare facility before moving to the Cape from 2012-2016. We are now very lucky to have had Ashley here at Paws Dream with us since 2017. Ashley has her own rescue italian greyhound/chihuahua mix from Puerto Rico, Cody, who she lives with in Dennisport.

Ashley

Ashley is a true animal lover! When the dogs come in and see her, they run right to her for hugs! You will always find Ashley in the middle of a big group of dogs snuggling and getting love by her. Ashley started working with dogs while volunteering at a No Kill Shelter and then began her career of working with dogs in 2011 at Best Friends Pet Care. She worked at another doggie daycare facility before moving to the Cape from 2012-2016. We are now very lucky to have had Ashley here at Paws Dream with us since 2017. Ashley has her own rescue italian greyhound/chihuahua mix from Puerto Rico, Cody, who she lives with in Dennisport.