What happens when you trade the desk job for a dog bus?
For Evan, the journey from finance to fur started with one realization — he was meant to work outside, around animals, and on his own terms. After years behind a desk as a banker and analyst, he walked away from corporate life to care for horses, manage vet clinics, and eventually launch EZ Dog Stay & Play — a dog daycare and boarding business built on connection, trust, and grit.
From 3 dogs on day one to over 11,000 reservations a year, Evan has grown his business from the ground up — literally fencing pastures, driving pick-up routes across Austin, and creating a place where dogs are part of the family. But his story isn’t just about success; it’s about perseverance.
In late 2023, Evan was diagnosed with cancer and underwent major surgery that could’ve ended everything. Instead, he fought through treatment, leaned on his community, and kept the business running — proving that purpose can push you through any obstacle.
Today, EZ Dog Stay & Play is thriving on two acres in southeast Austin with a full team, multiple dog buses, and a mission that runs deeper than daycare: to serve people and their pets with heart.
Evan’s story is a reminder that small-town values, hard work, and faith still build America’s best businesses.
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