Gina Heinrich grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley and attended Aspen High School. She left for a short period of time to attend Abilene Christian University in Texas. Her husband Zach, a graduate of Colorado State University, is originally from Nebraska, and moved to the Valley in 2002.

Opening their own business had been a long time goal. Because of their genuine interest in the well being of all animals, it only seemed natural to open up an animal care facility in their community.