Teressa Doaty-Johnson

Paws Play Cleveland was founded in August 2018 by U.S. Air Force veteran Teressa Doaty-Johnson. Inspired by her cousin's dog, Max, and her own dog, Alayna, Teressa set out to create a place where dogs ('Paws') could have fun, stay safe, and receive top-tier care. The foundation of Paws Play was built on core values she carried from the Air Force: excellence in all we do, service before self, and integrity first. Teressa is the practice's sole owner/provider and remains its featured point of contact, personally involved in growing both the Downtown Cleveland and Euclid locations.

Affiliations/awards: 2020 Smart Women Award, 2023 JumpStart Impact Winner. Featured in Phenomenal Woman Magazine, ShoutOut Ohio, Bold Journey, Voyage Ohio, Fox8 and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses.