About Us
A girl with a dream
Hi there! My name is Isabel and I am born and raised in Toronto, ON. I am married to my best friend and we have a beautiful daughter,Emma! Animals have always been a great love for me and have never been just a pet in my eyes. I worked in the financial industry just shy of 10 years and made a career switch and it was possibly the best thing I did for myself and my babies. Im pretty sure they love the fact I get to be with them all day haha. I am a dog mom of two, one cat, and a sassy little quaker parrot. I became a foster mom as well with a local pet rescue to help save one pup at a time. We currently took a break from fostering, but hope to continue soon! Following your dreams is never an easy road, but when its something you absolutely love, its worth it.
How did Xena's Playground come to be?
Xena was my precious love, a german sheperd collie. She was, and of course still is, the love of my life. Xena suffered towards the end of her life with doggy type dementia, nerves dying which did not allow her back legs to move well and also caused her to chew her leg until it was raw. It was always so tough having to work and knowing she was home alone. I was able to stay home for a week when we decided as a family it was not a quality of life for her. That week filled my heart so much and gave me the closure I needed to set her free. After she passed I knew being with animals is where i needed to be. Not everyone is able to stay home and cuddle their baby or even give them the extra care they need when times get rough. So i decided to create Xena's playground. A place where every single animal is welcome.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We are always prepared and will do the best we can for any pet's needs and ensure that your pet will receive the best care and love. Their happiness and care is our priority and we strive to provide a service we would want our own pets to receive. They truly are family and we always treat every pet as if they were our own, nothing less.
Our MVP - Mama Rosa
A dream cannot be possible without the love and support of someone very important in my life, my mom aka Mama Rosa! You will see her often in the daycare helping with walks, letting pups in during drop offs and lending me hand whenever needed. All the pups love her and I don't blame them.
meet the mascots of xenas playground
XENA
The reason we are here today! The warrior princess herself
October 10th 2005- June 20th 2017
Ralphie
This is my little sassy quaker parrot, Ralphie, aka Ralphaela because i only found out she was a female later on in her life haha. I worked at PJ Pets and met Ralphie and we bonded from day one. My 12 hour shift would consist of us hanging out together and then messaging my manager to make sure no one would take her. Well, to ensure of that, I brought her home.
Ive made her birthday November 12th, 2011
Snicklefritz
Meet the queen of the house, Snicks! A sisters friend of mine rescued a cat from the street and turned out she was pregnant. So naturally, I wanted one of her babies. Snicks at times believes she is a dog being brought up with them since the day she came home. Fact; she tried to nurse from Xena as a kitten and Xena would let her, but no she never did lactate. Snicks suffered a huge depression after her passing and the playground brought her spirits back.
September 5th, 2015
Hope, Sierra and Aladdin
Hope and Aladdin were recently adopted with Fetch and releash. Aladdin gotcha date is August 11th 2019 and Hopes is September 23rd, 2019. They were both my fosters, and I failed twice and kept them. They are best friends and inseparable! It truly is one of the best decisions I ever made. They are the cutest pack together. They love each other very much. Sierra, was also a rescue. Sierras owners were not able to take her back after leaving her for boarding so I adopted her as well. Sierra soul reminds me very much of Xena and to this day i believe Xena did send her my way. Sierra is a HUGE part of Xena's playground and loved by so many. Unfortunately March 6th, 2021 Sierra lost her battle with cancer and will forever be an honorary member of Xena's Playground.
