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  p1010094.png ANNUAL OFFICE PARTY JAN. 2008

We have even been in 3 different parades handing out dog biscuits!

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I am sure you will want to know a bit more about WHO will be taking care of your pet while you are away. We truly do care for your pet as if they were our own. I am so proud to let you know a bit more about my employees who help make your pet's stay more enjoyable! We all have a wonderful time when ever we get together. It could be because we all have a huge thing in common.............. OUR LOVE FOR CATS AND DOGS! More photos and bios coming....... stay tuned!

Below photo on the left side is our office Christmas party 2007! We had so much fun!Starting at the bottom: Julie (part time groomer), First row (from the left), Eddie (groomer), Mary (kennels, receptionist, grooming apprentice), Maureen (receptionist, kennels, bather), Lindsey (kennels), Second row, Angie (owner/groomer), Rachel (previous kennel helper), Herman (kennel helper) and Lynda (receptionist, kennels, bather).

Below photo on the right side are the four of us who just passed our Therapy Dog training class. We also all passed our CGC (canine good citizen) test. Starting from the left is Maureen and "Hannah", Julie and "Brittany", Angie and "Beamer" (standing), and Lynda with "Pepper".

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Img97.pngIn the above photo is Maureen with her two dogs, Hailey and Hannah. Most of you are probably very familiar with all of them since they are some of the first faces you see when you walk through the door. Maureen has been a Godsend to have at the shop. Not only is she always ready to greet you with a smile and a hello, but has a caring and compassionate heart for all the animals she comes into contact with. You never have to worry about having your pet's needs met when she is around. She is very attentive to each and everyone of their individual needs. She works all over in the shop..... from the front desk, to baths to letting dogs out in the kennels! Always eager to please and never sits still for a moment, I am not sure what I would do without her!

In Maureen's own words:      Hello!  My name is Maureen Fischer and my girls, Hannah (the lab) and Hailey (the cattle dog/blue heeler) love to greet each and every one of you that come through the front door with a smile and a wag or two.  I am a farm girl from North Dakota and was blessed growing up with many dogs and cats to love and take care of.  I am very much an animal lover ... always have been, always will be!!!!  I also have 2 cats at home (Sydney and Ariel), one of which I adopted from the Headwaters Animal Shelter.  Hailey, my cattle dog/blue heeler was also adopted there.  My work at Angie's is enjoyable and rewarding at the same time and I look forward to each day there.  Thank you, Angie, for taking me in.                                                                                                                                                                           

 

p1010107.png p1010068.png Above photo is Bridgette (on right) & myself (on left). Bridgette is our newest groomer although she does have a few years of grooming experience under her belt already. Her calming voice and gentle touch has a way of soothing even the most anxious dog. You will be amazed at her patience and her skills when it comes to grooming. I can't tell you how excited and lucky I am to work with her! She is just a sweetheart!

In Bridgette's own words: Hi, my name is Bridgette Hasbrouck. I grew up in a small town in Southwest N.D. As a girl I grew up with horses, dogs, cats and rabbits. I showed horses and dogs in 4-H and local county shows. I moved to MN after high school and attended the University of Minnesota Crookston pursing a degree in the horse industry. I got a Summer job in Nevis at BK Ranch giving trail rides, I got married and then discovered dog grooming. I took a couple years off to have two wonderful perfect little boys (Bowden and Riley), but animals are in my heart and I feel very lucky to be grooming again. My family also includes 3 dogs (Harley, Kyra and Trinity), 4 cats (Spitz, Kitty, Jag and Stripey) as well as 7 horses. I feel very blessed to spend my days grooming dogs at Angie's, hanging out with my two boys and raising and training horses.

 

p1000703.png My name is Stephanie Hafner.  I was born and raised in Park Rapids.  I moved away for about 13 years after high school, and moved back to PR in 2004.  I work full time at Thielen Motors as an accounting assistant, and I also help out part-time at my family's business, Hafner's Greenhouse.  I volunteer at the Headwaters Animal Shelter, and I am currently on the Board of Directors. I have two Golden Retrievers, Sophie and Maggie.  They are my babies and they are definitely spoiled!  I have always loved animals, so I couldn't wait to move back and have a place where I could have dogs.  I am so glad to be working at Angie's!  Everyone here has such a passion for animals.  Thanks Angie for giving us such a place!!

 
 

megan.png Pictured to the left is Megan. When she applied for the job I was so excited! She has worked with dogs her entire life. Not only has she worked as a vet. tech., she is an incredible dog trainer! She has trained hundreds of dogs. I have yet to hear any of her clients complain about her work. She has 12 years professional training experience. Offering private in-home lessons specializing in establishing leadership and good manners. Experience working with aggression, fearful behavior, separation anxiety, jumping and housebreaking issues. Call Megan at 218-252-0826. If you are in need of any kind of  dog training, give her a call! We have her business card at the front desk as well. She has also worked with dog rescue groups and has even fostered quite a few. She has 5 of her own dogs as well as 3 cats.

Next I would like you to meet Herman (pictured below on left with his dog Tags and Teddy the Great Dane on right). Herman has a heart of gold and a gentle touch. His calm demeanor and voice really help the dogs relax and trust him. They know they are in good hands when with him. Watching him around the animals always puts a smile on my face. He is a wonderful addition to our "family" here at Angie's Groom 'n Board.

p1010049.png p1010004.pngIn Herman's words: As a boy I grew up with a dog named "Chico" who lived to be 17 years old and a cat named "Billy". I wasn't able to have pets again until I moved to Park Rapids in 1981. At that time I acquired a dog named "Teddy" who I got from the Golden Valley Humane Society. He adored me as much as I adored him. He lived to be 13 years old. I also had 3 cats named "Tux", "Whiskers" and "Friday". "Friday" was born on Friday the 13th, an all black female cat who was mostly ferrel. She ignored me but lived to be 18 years old. My current dog, "Tags" (in photo), is a mixed black lab who walks with me twice a day. The vet. estimated his mautre weight would be 45 pounds. He actually ended up peaking out at 103 pounds, so I call him my 45 pound wonder dog because I kept wondering how big he would grow! My current cat is named "Cisco". He is an orange tabby who looks like "Morris the cat" on t.v. He weighs 18 pounds and is 3 years old.  One of my favorite t.v. shows is the "Dog Whisperer". I have learned a lot about handling dogs from watching this show. When the Park Rapids Humane Society opened their new facility in 2003 I volunteered to walk their dogs. In October 2006 I started to work for Angie's Groom 'n Board to care for cats, dogs and even an African Parrot. I love pets and really enjoy taking care of their needs at Angie's kennels.

p10100441.pngimgp06321.pngHere is Julie (pictured above)! I am so proud to say she is one of my groomers here on staff. She learned through my grooming apprenticeship program and was a natural. She is awesome with the dogs and has a great fondness for the extra large breeds. You will never hear her complain about getting drooled on or getting big slobbery wet kisses from the dogs. She just considers it "just precious" in her own words! She works Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you haven't had a chance to meet her, pop in and say, you will see for yourself the love & compassion she has dogs!

In her own words:

Hi!  My name is Julie Raykovich and I LOVE dogs!!  I was born and raised in Washington State and my family had dogs ever since I was a little girl.  Most pictures of me from day one include me holding onto any dog I could get my hands on.  My mom was always afraid I would get bit as I would run for a dog to pet it as soon as I saw one.  My love of dogs took me to Bellingham Technical College to earn my Veterinary Assistant's Certificate.  I worked as a Veterinary Assistant for a year and then started my own pet sitting business for a couple of years.  My husband & I transferred out to Park Rapids in 2005 and I have since gotten a part-time job with the county as a Deputy Recorder and a part-time job with Angie working as a groomer.  Angie was kind enough to take me under her wing and teach me the skill of grooming!!  I've really enjoyed learning to groom and working with the group at Angie's!  I currently have four dogs, Brittany, a Golden Retriever Mix, a certified Canine Good Citizen therapy dog who I rescued from a Humane Society; Kramer, a Jack Russell Terrier; Tiki, a Parsons Jack Russell Terrier; and, our newest addition, Morgan, a 4 month old Schnug (Schnauzer/Pug). My dogs truly are my "babies" and I love them more than words can say!

lynda.jpgNext we have Lynda (pictured above left). She has been with me since we first opened our doors in the new shop. She has been my "right hand" in basically all levels of the shop. She gives me so much helpful advice as well as keeping me grounded. I really don't know what I would do without her by my side!

In her own words: 

Hi, my name is Lynda Hermmerich. I am 47 years old and disabled due to depression. I try to spend a lot of time volunteering so I do not sit around and feel sorry for myself. Being around pets really helps keep my spirits up. I have been volunteering at Angie's since she opened the new building in Feb. of 2006. I grew up in the Chicago suburbs. I moved to this area in Nov. 2005. I currently have 2 dogs. Sugar, an older Yorkie, and Pepper, a 2.5 year old toy poodle. Pepper has recently graduated from Therapy Dog Training and passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Pepper and I go to the nursing home here in town on Mondays to visit with the residents. Pepper also has taken Fly Ball classes. He’s not much interested in balls so did not do so well.  My first dog was Benji, a Lhasa Apso. He was a "pound puppy". I had Benji for 16 years. He was my closest companion and I loved him so much. He is dearly missed. I adopted Sugar and Lady Bug (a toy poodle), together. Lady Bug was 16 when she passed away. I had her for 3 years. She was just the sweetest little thing. I recently purchased 3 yorkies that I intend to breed.  I am very excited about this new adventure. I have also had hamsters, fish, parakeets and an iguana. I also volunteer at Bearly Used, a thrift store that employs handicapped adults. I regularly attend church and volunteer for various church related activities.