“I want you to know that Barksburgh is a place where your little furry family members will get outstanding care. You can be worry-free knowing the care of your pets is in knowledgeable hands.”

My parents shared stories of me refusing to go in my stroller unless the family dog, Buttons, our Boston Terrier, was put in first. Then I became horse crazy, and with my wonderful parents indulging me, showed several Arabian horses to championships and high points. I was working at horse farms, training horses and giving riding lessons at 18 years old. In between all that, I’ve had everything from pet skunks to a goat who would ride in my car with me.We also raised pygmy hedgehogs and sugar gliders.

My love for animals took me to attend dog grooming school. I have also worked at several veterinary clinics grooming, kennels, and dog training facilities. I was the President of the Dogmatics, a precision K-9 drill team, doing events in parades, senior facilities, and visiting hospitalized children.

My family these days consists of two great kids, Alec and Amelia. Our dogs, Ivy, Wilson and Otys. Our ‘Angel’ fosters, Lilac, Winnie and Lt Dan. Our cats: Chloe, Rocky, Dash, Gordon, Hey Mickey and Damn Brother. And, my wonderful husband, Jeff, who has put up with 63 foster pets at our home!