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Amanda
Star Buddy ManagerWhen did you start at DSR?:
January 2013
Favorite dog personality:
I love big silly boys who make you work a little bit for their affection 🥰
What are your future plans?:
Continuing to watch and be a part of all the amazing things that Dog Star has to offer now and in the future.
What are your favorite activities?:
Hanging out with my family and watching my kids participate in all their activities
Describe yourself in one word?:
Mom
Jessica
Financial ManagerWhen did you start at DSR?:
February 2011
Favorite dog personality:
Snuggle bugs
What are your future plans?:
Enjoy life one day at a time.
What are your favorite activities?:
Spending time with my son and exploring new places.
Describe yourself in one word?:
Organized
Laura
General ManagerWhen did you start at DSR?:
August 2016
Favorite dog personality:
I like a dog that is confident, comfortable, and respectful. I also take pleasure in seeing the shy dogs come out of their shells through socialization from our daycare program.
What are your future plans?:
Traveling the National Parks in America and Canada.
What are your favorite activities?:
Hanging by the beach and swimming in Lake Michigan, hiking/traveling with friends, reading, being outside, and chilling with my dogs.
Describe yourself in one word?:
My co-worker calls me Sunshine. 😂
Cayla
DirectorWhen did you start at DSR?:
2010
Favorite dog personality:
I love any dog with a BIG personality.
What are your future plans?:
Explore. Create. Love. Nurture.
What are your favorite activities?:
I love traveling with my kids, singing loud in the car, yoga, reading and binge watching New Girl on repeat.
Describe yourself in one word?:
Ambitious
Seth
Head of MaintenanceWhen did you start at DSR?:
November 2019
Favorite dog personality:
Big goof balls that love attention but are also couch potatoes.
What are your future plans?:
Travel, travel, & more travel. I hope to continue to learn new hobbies and skills and stay creative.
What are your favorite activities?:
Fishing, Hunting, fishing, hiking, fishing, camping, did I mention fishing?
Describe yourself in one word?:
Patient
Anna
Office ManagerWhen did you start at DSR?:
2014
Favorite dog personality:
Birdie (pictured above), not only is she my favorite dog but she has my favorite dog personality. She's an introvert who loves long walks and even longer naps.
What are your future plans?:
"There is nothing like a dream to create the future." - Victor Hugo
What are your favorite activities?:
Reading, writing, traveling, beach days, hiking, camping, spending time with family, and hanging out with my dog.
Describe yourself in one word?:
Creative
Paige
GroomerWhen did you start at DSR?:
August 2013
Favorite dog personality:
Smart & snuggly
What are your future plans?:
Buy a house, have more dogs and other pets, and travel.
What are your favorite activities?:
Drawing, Reading, going to concerts/festivals, taking care of my pets, spending time with my friends, watching tv shows.
Describe yourself in one word?:
Creative
Lilli
Star Buddy ManagerWhen did you start at DSR?:
May 2019
Favorite dog personality:
Friendly giants
What are your future plans?:
To eventually become a dog trainer
What are your favorite activities?:
Playing video games
Describe yourself in one word?:
Bubbly
Maya
Star BuddyWhen did you start at DSR?:
July 2013
Favorite dog personality:
Shy sweet ones for sure. The ones that are a little unsure at first but just melt when you crouch down and show them that you are a friend.
What are your future plans?:
No solid plans right now. Just raising my kids and having a job that brings me joy! I may eventually go back to school, but its just really wide open 😊
What are your favorite activities?:
I love bike riding, hiking and just spending time outside. Camping and traveling are not as frequent but I love those too.
Describe yourself in one word?:
Curious
Corey
Grounds & Maintenance TechWhen did you start at DSR?:
January 2022
Favorite dog personality:
All of them. Every dog, big, small, wild or shy has their own personality and quirks that make them great. I couldn’t choose just one.
What are your future plans?:
To build a home with my wife and have as many dogs as possible. Also, to continue to be part of Dog Star and all of the great things they do.
What are your favorite activities?:
I enjoy spending time with my wife and our two dogs, going for walks or to the park. I also like to do a little woodworking.
Describe yourself in one word?:
Creative
Trenda
Star BuddyWhen did you start at DSR?:
November 2021
Favorite dog personality:
Naughty, big rough ones. I love their personalities the best because it’s so rewarding when they listen to you, begin trusting you and become very sweet and cuddly.
What are your future plans?:
Staying at Dog Star as long as I can. It’s a really rewarding job, and a lot of hard work. I may go back to College to get a Masters in Zoology or Biology so I can work at a Big Cat Sanctuary one day, Tigers are my favorite animals.
What are your favorite activities?:
Hanging out with my dogs, I have 4. Hanging out with my niece and spoiling her. Hanging out with friends from time to time, I’m huge home body. I used to be obsessed with Soccer, but am recently retired. I love fishing with my best friend which is my Dad.
Describe yourself in one word?:
OCD
Carleen
Office BuddyWhen did you start at DSR?:
My birthday! 🙂 (Dec 27, 2021)
Favorite dog personality:
Lovable goofs!
What are your future plans?:
I'm trying the "no plans, just happy" route for a while.
What are your favorite activities?:
Exploring Asian cooking, annoying my cats (with love), anything artsy (painting, refurbishing, chopping my own hair, etc), and performing.
Describe yourself in one word?:
AGoodTime
Adrianna
Star BuddyWhen did you start at DSR?:
September 2022
Favorite dog personality:
What are your future plans?:
What are your favorite activities?:
Describe yourself in one word?:
Jessica
Star BuddyWhen did you start at DSR?:
August 2022
Favorite dog personality:
Big fluffy pups.
What are your future plans?:
Keep excelling in my position at DSR and to raise my kids.
What are your favorite activities?:
Hiking, watching the sunset on the beach, hanging with my kids, dogs and cats.
Describe yourself in one word?:
Easy-going
Chase
Star BuddyWhen did you start at DSR?:
March 2021
Favorite dog personality:
Sweet, lazy, and cuddly.
What are your future plans?:
Save up for college.
What are your favorite activities?:
Listening to music
Describe yourself in one word?:
Quiet
Lilly
CustodianWhen did you start at DSR?:
July 2022
Favorite dog personality:
Sweet cuddly pups
What are your future plans?:
Prioritizing mental health and travel
What are your favorite activities?:
Hiking, painting, reading, music and baking
Describe yourself in one word?:
Resilient
Charity
Bathing BuddyWhen did you start at DSR?:
October 2022
Favorite dog personality:
Really happy and loving dogs who give good hugs
What are your future plans?:
To get a dog of my own and to get a house
What are your favorite activities?:
Hiking, singing, and spending time at home
Describe yourself in one word?:
Considerate
Kyle
Star BuddyWhen did you start at DSR?:
October 2022
Favorite dog personality:
Goofy ones
What are your future plans?:
I want to open a rescue for high-kill breeds of dogs with my future wife.
What are your favorite activities?:
Working out, fishing, video games, fetch with Figgy
Describe yourself in one word?:
Loyal