I've taken care of animals all my life while living on my family farm. Dogs have always seemed to be my favorite, but I adore all of God's creatures.I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology, which allowed me to do in-depth research focusing on animal behaviors. I've fostered dogs and cats through Young-Williams since about 2017. I also have my own crew of rescues that consists of: five dogs, one cat and a tortoise!I'm also a part time actress/model, and enjoy working on documentaries and commercials the most. I've conducted studies while in college on shelter dogs and desensitizing common triggers to help them understand humans can be good and to help them be adopted. I am currently in my groomer certification program and training hands-on with Stephanie.
Sarah was raised on a 100-acre cow farm outside of Farmland, Indiana. She had many animals including: cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits (4h), cats, dogs, goats, turtles and fish. By the time she was 10, she had a small barn set up with an area for chickens and an area that was turned into a cat and bunny house! In her teen years, she volunteered at a horse farm, helped bottle feed baby racoons and care for peach-faced love birds! As an adult, she has cared for many pets all the way from birth to senior days! She now lives on Sara's family's farm in the original farm house, which happens to be next to owner Sara's house and Sara's Waggy tails!
Stephanie has been working with dogs for over 15 years and is passionate about providing compassionate, individualized care to every pet she meets. She has extensive experience working with aggressive, reactive, and hoarding-case animals, using patience, understanding, and positive handling techniques to help pets feel safe and comfortable. She is currently pursuing her CCPDT certification, Service Dog training certifications, and education in canine massage therapy to continue expanding her knowledge and skills within the industry. Stephanie is also a certified dog and cat groomer and currently offers grooming services from her home. She hopes to expand those services to include on-site grooming in the future, providing even more convenience and care for our clients and their pets. When she's not working, Stephanie loves spending time with her own four-legged family members—a Chihuahua, a Shepherd, and a Maltese—who inspire her passion for animals every day.
Jenelle has been doing marketing/advertising for the past 20 years. She's known for her punny wit, which is something we woof around here. Her love for dogs started as a child, and she has been adopting/rescuing pups since 2009.
She has volunteered at Young-Williams Animal Center for 11 years and been a foster mom for the last four years. She's learned a lot about animal care from her three years of petsitting and her own four dogs. Lauren's passion is animal welfare, and rescue dogs are her heart. You can find her volunteering with ChainFree Knoxville as well!
Max has lived in East TN since 2024, and Murfreesboro before then. Max has been around animals their whole life but starting working with dogs around 15 years old. They even finished schooling with Animal Behavior College in Dog obedience. The favorite breeds are: Collies, German Shepherds and Belgian Tervuren (Obviously, they have a type). Other than working with dogs, the other interests include drawing and hiking. Did we mention the adorable canine companion, Ghost, a Aussie/ Border Collie mix who makes the best sidekick for Max?
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