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WELCOME TO OUR GROOMING DEPARTMENT

Noah's Ark Boarding Resort offers professional grooming services for dogs and cats. Our team of groomers look forward to pampering your pet! From sporting breeds to toys, bichons to poodles, himalayans to short-hair domestics...we can do them all! We strive to make every grooming experience as smooth and stress-free for your pet as possible, while providing the best groom.

Eileen Adams
Experience: National Certified Master Groomer (NCMG), 28 years in U.S.A. and Europe.

Favorite Breed: All (but I love my poodles!)

What you should know about Eileen:

"My love for grooming began when I bought my first poodle and decided to show her. I learned how to groom her. I then apprenticed under a groomer in London and realized that I loved this profession. I studied and advanced my skills to attain my NCMG status. I currently own three poodles, or should I say THEY own me! I have two standards and one toy. My goal is simple when it comes to grooming. I always address three concerns. The first is the welfare of the pet while in my care. It is priority that I groom with diligence, kindness, patience, and respect. Secondly, I keep my knowledge and skills up to date with the current trend and tools that affect my career. Lastly, all my clients know that I want to give their pet the best groom for each visit. I enjoy hearing their comments and sharing my knowledge with everyone to provide education on proper grooming care for their pets."

Christy Thompson

Experience: 20 years

What you should know about Christy:

Christy has 20 years of professional experience. She has achieved a Master Certification in Non-Sporting Breeds. She started grooming at the age of 12 working with her father, who was a professional handler for many years, to get dogs ready for the show ring. These included Chow Chows, Siberian Huskies, Akitas, Pekingese, and many Collies.

Christy was a groomer in southern Maryland at Interlude Kennel for 15 years, then spent one year at Pampered Paws before taking her services to northern A.A. County at Precious Pet Cottage for 1-1/2 years, and finally finding her home at Noah's Ark Boarding Resort.

"I'm going to stay here for a good long while!"she said. "I really feel at home here. My favorite breeds include Shih-tzu, Schnauzers, Poodles, Newfoundlands, Shelties, Collies, Westies, Tibetan Terriers, and the list goes on and on!"

Tara Burnopp

Experiene:  2 years full time and apprenticed under Eileen Adams (see Eileen's Bio at top of page)

What you should know about Tara:

Tara started with Noah's Ark Boarding Resort on May 23, 2003 as a kennel technician. Because of her love for animals and friendly personality, Tara quickly worked her way into the bather/brusher position with the grooming staff. The grooming staff noticed her natural talent and desire to have a career in grooming. Eileen Adams (the Master Groomer) took her under her wing to personally train her for certification. Her natural artistic ability and calm personality quickly proved her ability to produce the quality of work expected to be a Groomer at Noah's Ark Boarding Resort.

Gail Clayton

Eperience:

What you should know about Gail:

More information about Gail to follow shortly.

Vanessa Hessler

Experience: Vanessa learned grooming by fellow groomers.  Because of her drive and motivation she simply was a "natural".  Soaking in grooming techniques and practicing on volunteer dogs who's owners now insist on her.

What you should know about Vanessa:

         Vanessa has nothing short of experience when it

         comes to the pet care industry.  She started with

         Noah's as a kennel technician.  She was promoted to

         Kennel Supervisor, then to Daycare Supervisor.  By

         that time she had obtained her veterinary technician

         certification and interned at a local clinic.  Although

         she is still fulfilling her life goals she still desires to be

         grounded in her grooming and pet care skills.