OUR STAFF

Our crew works across departments so you may see them training, in daycare, doing a bath, at the desk or in kennel. We are truly blessed to have such an amazing crew here at Carden and we are very proud of all of our team. This crew is doing a stellar job of keeping to our rule of "treating every dog like they're the only dog".

Janet

Janet

Janet purchased Carden Kennels in 2010. Janet loves leading the team, focusing on education and training for staff, and keeping up with the facilities in ways like building a low stress cat boarding area and acquiring an AKC certification for safety in the salon. As well as offering new and unique services for enrichment opportunities to provide more than just physical exercise but mental stimulation, quality rest and healthy treats. Janet is certified in Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid, has a Heros for Healthy Pets Infectious Disease Management Certificate, completed a certificate course in Pet Care Professional Infection control, Vaccines 101, Safe Handling, and Managing group play from the PPBC. Pack Pro group management and several others. Janet and her husband Chris live at Carden with their dogs and a rabbit

Chris

Chris

Chris is the co-owner. In 2014 he left his FT job for FT here. He is responsible for all our facilities maintenance, he is often found at reception and is the runner on our adventure runs with your dog.

Jenn

Jenn

Jenn has been with us since 2014 and is a daycare attendant, kennel technician and receptionist. She has loads of real life experience with pets doing outdoor adventures and canine enrichment, and she is a Quiet Dog Daycare Workshop attendee.

Rachael

Rachael

Rachael is from Maine and recently returned in 2019 with 5 years of boarding and daycare experience managing a similar size facility in the south. Her certifications include PPB in Managing Group Play, Barkleigh Safe Handling, Vaccination 101, and PCP Infection Control. Rachael can work in all departments, but you'll see her most creating fabulous styles in grooming! She also loves taking your pets on outdoor adventures, and canine enrichment.

Ella

Ella

Ella is an Animal Science major at the University of Maine. She joined the team in 2021 as a daycare attendant and kennel tech. She has years of pet care experience and loves every dog she's ever met.

Danielle

Danielle

Danielle has lived in Bangor, Maine her entire life. Growing up she has had a wide variety of animals. Over the years it has given her a lot of animal care experience. Danielle comes to us with 5 years as a kennel tech under her belt. Her passion is and always will be animals. Her dream is to someday buy a large farm with a lot of land and fill it with rescued animals.

Ava

Ava

I am a Pre-Vet student at the University of Maine. I have worked with all different types of animals throughout my life and am passionate about providing them with the best possible quality of life.

Sierra

Sierra

I have lived in Maine my whole life. This is my first job working with dogs! I work full time here at Uncommon Dog learning more about the pet care business!

Lucy

Lucy

My name is Lucy, I have worked with many different varieties of animals ranging from a fish all the way to a horse. I live on a farm at home with my loving horse Daisy shown in the photo, along with others like goats, bunnies, chickens, you name it. I thrive in any environment where animals are in and I wish to achieve a place where every animal is welcome.

Melanie!

Melanie!

Attending University of Maine Augusta for Veterinary Technology to be a veterinary technician. I have experience as a dog bather and I have my pet CPR.