Women Wednesday with Chantal Smith
Meet Chantal Smith, Owner and Founder of Olive+Company, a Pet Care Service, INC.™
"Passion, love, and joy fuels me. I feel all three when it comes to caring for dogs! I am now operating in my purpose.”
Chantal Smith has had a love and genuine passion for animals since childhood. As Chantal grew up, she was surrounded by animals in her home that she cared for, along with her friends' and family's pets.
Her passion for animals compelled her to pursue becoming a Veterinarian. Chantal was in a highly selective veterinary summer program at Ohio State University as a high schooler, which expanded her mind to the possibilities of animal care as a career. Unfortunately, fear of failing and entering an unknown world ended this pursuit of becoming a Veterinarian, and she received degrees in Psychology and Social Work.
Chantal is a proud alumnus of The Ohio State University and Clark Atlanta University, where she earned her Master of Social Work degree. After decades in the psychology and social services profession, experiencing burnout and following a horrible car accident, Chantal had a heart-to-heart with herself and God. Chantal stripped away concerns about finances, degree, experience, and what she’d do for free, and immediately, pet care services were confirmed as her new profession but, most importantly, her passionate purpose.
As a knowledgeable Pet Care Provider with over 20 years of professional experience, including work for reputable pet care companies, Chantal took a leap of faith to create her pet care service. No longer letting fear consume her, in December 2022, a homey and comforting pet care experience became an official establishment named Olive+Company, A Pet Care Service, INC.
The company is named after her Yorkshire terrier, affectionately named “Olive.” Her company and fur baby are named after the olive plant, which is said to be a sign of friendship and peace. Chantal prides herself on each of her clients' experiences of friendship and peace during every Olive+Company service. The last six months have been a beautiful journey of exploration, growth, learning experiences, and confirmation that Chantal is in the right place at the right time. Fear is still a constant visitor. However, she has chosen to use fear as her biggest motivator and fuel, now operating as courage.
Olive+Company offers a full range of dog-specific services designed to give your pup consistent quality care at your home and/or while they are away from your home. Their services set them apart from other pet care providers, as they tailor every service to be personalized, peaceful, and a positive experience for you and your pets.
“We love each dog like our own pup, Olive Georgia Peach. We are a proud family-owned business. Olive+Company, A Pet Care Service, INC.™ is excited, humbled, and honored to serve our pet families in this capacity each and every time.”
Favorite Quote/Life Motto
Treat others the way you want to be treated, but make it better.
What Inspires You?
My grandparents and their boldness to live and be authentically themselves. My children’s creativity and limitless faith. Little Chantal’s ability to dream, which reminds me of the essence of who I am deep to the core.
Fun Fact
I give every pup a “voice” and “character” that I imagine they would have if they could talk.