Meet My Companion Guides

The Team Behind the Vision

  • Jaime Kuhn, Founder of The Empowered Companion and Compassionate Care Pet Sitting

    Jaime Kuhn

    FOUNDER

    Animal Reiki Practitioner & Teacher (Master, Level 3)

    Companion Animal End of Life Doula

    Pet Loss Support Group Specialist

    Feline Behavior Professional

  • Jerry Kuhn

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE ZEN OFFICER

    2017 - Current

  • Franky Pants Kuhn

    DIRECTOR OF ENERGY

    2017 - Current

  • Alley Cat Kuhn

    DIRECTOR OF PET AFFAIRS

    Security Advisor

    2025 - Current

  • Cougar Midtbo Kuhn

    CHIEF OF HEART & HEALING

    Director of Soulful Transitions

    Community & Family Events Manager

    IN MEMORIUM

    2025 - 2026

  • Charlie Bear Kuhn

    DIRECTOR OF PRESENCE

    Mindfulness Advisor

    IN MEMORIUM

    2020 - 2024

  • Tom Tom Kuhn

    CHIEF INSPIRATION OFFICER

    Reiki Master

    Shaman

    Bridge Tender & Guide

    Agent of Change

    IN MEMORIUM

    2019 - 2020

The Empowered Companion’s Core Values

 
 

Compassion

We approach every being—human and animal—with kindness, empathy, and understanding, ensuring they feel seen, respected, and supported.

Respect & Agency

We honor the autonomy and emotional needs of animals, recognizing them as sentient beings with their own desires, preferences, and boundaries.

Mindfulness & Presence

We practice being fully present in each interaction, creating spaces where healing, connection, and trust can naturally unfold.

Education & Empowerment

We believe in sharing knowledge that strengthens the human-animal bond, equipping caregivers with tools to create positive, informed relationships with their companions.

Collaboration & Community

We cultivate an inclusive, supportive environment where caregivers, professionals, and like-minded individuals can learn from and uplift one another.

Whole Being Care

We recognize and nurture the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of both animals and their caregivers, fostering balance and harmony in every stage of life.

Integrity & Trust

We are committed to ethical, transparent, and heart-centered practices that honor the sacred connection between humans and animals.