Our Staff

Stop by and say "Hi" at 7795 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49009

Our Staff

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Sophie - Manager and Animal Care Specialist

My name is Sophie!

I have over 10 years of animal experience! I worked at a veterinary clinic for over 8 years and take pride in my knowledge and expertise. Here at K9CC I strive to treat everyone's pets as I would my own.

I currently have an Australian Shepherd (Zeke), a heeler mix (Nelly), and 3 cats (Oakley, Socket, Phoenix), guinea pigs, a koi pond, and chickens.

In my down time I love to go hiking, camping, kayaking, and of course spending lots of time with my fiancé and my pets.

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Bella - Animal Care Specialist and Trainer

My name is Bella!

I have dog sat, volunteered at shelters, and fostered cats for 6 years on and off. I have a passion for anything dog-related and have hopes of becoming a dog trainer myself one day.

I have 3 cats named Kahlua, Tito, and Azula, and love them like children. After a lot of training, my youngest, Azula, loves going on hikes with us, doing training sessions in the park, and long car rides with the window down.

In my free time, I like to listen to K-pop, read fantasy, hike or kayak with my partner, or take my cats on adventures! I am a huge animal advocate; from slimy to scaly to fluffy, it doesn't matter to me. I strive to be patient, always keep learning, and passionately care for your pup while you're away!

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Melissa - Professional Groomer

My name is Melissa!

I've worked with animals and especially dogs for my entire life. I came from a pet-forward family, and we had always had some arrangement of dogs, cats, birds, and other small critters. Around age 10 I started my dog work journey when I joined the Kalamazoo 4H dog club. I was a member for several years before becoming a teacher/mentor for the younger members and their dogs. Around the same time, I also started showing in UKC in several different avenues, but mainly specialized in agility, at one point becoming the top junior handler of the year in Michigan.

Currently, I have a border collie named Athena who is the absolute love of my life and three cats, Pizza Roll, Kuma, and Rider. I could never imagine a life without my fur children, and one day I hope to expand the fur family!

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Becca - Animal Care Specialist

Hello, my name is Becca!

I own a beagle named KC, a horse named Flynn, two cats named Fuzzy and Roxy and a couple of chickens! They keep me on my toes, and there’s never a dull moment.

In my free time I love to go to horse shows with Flynn. Do anything outside: hiking, kayaking, swimming, taking the dog for a walk or riding my horse. I also love finding new adventures.

My main goal is to be an advocate for your furry friends and to be their voice when they don’t have one!

Serena - Animal Care Specialist

Hello! My name is Serena!

I've been with K9 Care Camp since June 2025. I’ve been around animals, mostly dogs and cats, all of my life and started working with them in 2022. Currently, I have a cat named Sophie and my family has a cat named Daisy and a dog named Phil!

In my free time, I like to hangout with my friends and my furry nieces and nephews, travel, try new foods, and attend concerts. I also am going to college for Aviation Management and Operations.