Jess – Owner
Joined Camp Fido: June 2009
Pets: An Australian Koolie named Lazlo
Before Camp Fido I worked as a zookeeper, a kennel attendant & a dog trainer with TipTopTails.
Favorite quality in a dog: The desire to work as a team!
Hidden talent: I'm an excellent mimic and whistler
Three words that describe me are: Goofy, Helpful, Stubborn.
Cheri - Stadium Wrangler
Joined Camp Fido: January 2006
Pets: A Rottweiler named Anahi, a German Shepherd named Krull & some kitties!
Favorite quality in a dog: A sweet, playful disposition
Hidden talent: Painting ceramics
If I could be any animal I would be a wolf.
Alyssa - Stadium Wrangler/Shift Leader
Joined Camp Fido: April 2016
Pets: Two border collies: Meeka and Reina
Before Camp Fido I worked in childcare.
Hidden Talent: Trick training with my dogs
As a child I imagined being a swimmer in the Olympics.
Kristen – Stadium Wrangler & Manager
Joined Camp Fido: October 2016
Pets: Franklin the chihuahua, Eugene the "house hippo" & handful of cats!
Personal motto: Be a voice for the voiceless
Hidden talent: Finding 4-leaf clovers
When I am alone in my car I often think about all the homeless animals that need homes.
Paige – Stadium Wrangler/Shift Leader
Joined Camp Fido: February 2017
Pets: 7 dogs! 5 Labradors - Leland, Houston, Tupelo, Aly & Silo, a Golden Retriever named Kona, plus chickens and a rabbit.
Favorite quality in a dog: They must love water!
Dogs like me because I'm fun and I'm always down to play in the dirt with them! The smellier, the better. Life is too short not to play in mud puddles..
If I could be an animal I would be a fish
Shanny – Knoll Wrangler & Manager
Joined Camp Fido: August 2017
Pets: A pit bull terrier named Vada (aka Pookie Bear)
Before Camp Fido I worked as an elementary school teacher where I wrangled groups of 8 year olds.
Personal motto: Creative people are never bored.
When I am alone in my car I often think: I wish the person in front of me was driving faster.
Carly - Stadium Wrangler & Manager
Joined Camp Fido: February 2018
Pets: A shepherd mix named Ash and four cats: Mabel, Flower, Bones & Gazpacho
Three words to describe me are: Quirky. Particular. Funky-Fresh.
When I'm alone in my car I often think about elaborate conspiracy theories.
If I could be any animal I would be a Giant Salamander.
Rachel - Stadium Wrangler
Joined Camp Fido: August 2019
Pets: A husky/shepherd named Moro and 4 cats
Hidden Talent: Scuba Diving
Dogs like me because I'm patient and I have a calm energy.
As a child I used to imagine being an adult. (Mission accomplished!)
Rachel – Stadium Wrangler
Joined Camp Fido: February 2021
Pets: Tuck & Roo, two all-american puppos, Oliver the ginger tabby and Alucard the snail.
Title of my autobiography would be: "Messy Mischief; Paints, Paws, and Pansies"
As a child I used to imagine being a walrus trainer and traveling to space. Not necessarily at the same time.
Personal motto: “Where there's life there's hope, and need of vittles.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien
Stephanie – Knoll Wrangler/Shift Leader
Joined Camp Fido: June 2021
Pets: Two dogs: a cattle dog/terrier mix named Boo! and a Pomeranian named Bowie
Before Camp Fido I worked in senior living facilities for twelve years - first as care staff and then human resources.
Three words to describe me: Calm, Patient, Adventurous.
Personal motto: Let's try it and see what happens!
Syd – Stadium Wrangler
Joined Camp Fido: January 2022
Pets: A boxer named Cambria, a cat named Barley and two birds, Phoebe & Frankie
Previous Animal Experience: I've raised puppies and cared for may own dogs my whole life
Personal Motto: Be the change you want to see in the world.
Three words that describe me: Bubbly, Energetic, Loud.
Joined Camp Fido: January 2022
Pets: A boxer named Cambria, a cat named Barley and two birds, Phoebe & Frankie
Previous Animal Experience: I've raised puppies and cared for may own dogs my whole life
Personal Motto: Be the change you want to see in the world.
Three words that describe me: Bubbly, Energetic, Loud.
Bella - Knoll Wrangler & Manager
Joined Camp Fido: May 2022
Pets: A female cat named Carl
Before Camp Fido I was a waitress at Olive Garden!
As a child I imagined I was going to be a teacher. (My current job is way better!)
Dogs like me because I am obsessed with then and can never give them enough attention.
Fiona - Stadium Wrangler
Joined Camp Fido: March 2022
Pets: A dachshund named Arnie and two cats: Monroe and Ambrose
Hidden talent: Making perfect scrambled eggs
If I could be any animal I would be a dove.
As a child I imagined that being an adult would be fun.
Pets: A dachshund named Arnie and two cats: Monroe and Ambrose
Hidden talent: Making perfect scrambled eggs
If I could be any animal I would be a dove.
As a child I imagined that being an adult would be fun.
Alli - Knoll Wrangler
Joined Camp Fido: May of 2023
Pets: Max the aussiedoodle, a pitmix named Lainey and Rikki the cat
Before Camp Fido I was a stay at home mom to my son Vigo.
Three words to describe me are: thoughtful, funny & dog-lover
Dogs like me because I will carry any of them like a baby if they want me to.
Cam - Knoll Wrangler
Joined Camp Fido: July 2023
Pets: A pitbull named Hopper
Favorite quality in a dog: Goofy play styles and when they are cuddly at home
If I could be an animal I would be a Great Horned Owl.
Before Camp Fido: I worked at a dog boarding facility in Ann Arbor
Pets: A pitbull named Hopper
Favorite quality in a dog: Goofy play styles and when they are cuddly at home
If I could be an animal I would be a Great Horned Owl.
Before Camp Fido: I worked at a dog boarding facility in Ann Arbor
Lauren– Stadium Wrangler
Joined Camp Fido: August 2023
Pets: Bugs the Brittany and a cat named Thunder
Favorite quality in a dog: When they are a cuddly goofball
If I could be any animal I would be a lyrebird.
Hidden talent: Spinning my own yarn
Leah - Knoll Wrangler
Joined Camp Fido: August 2023
Pets: A golden retriever named Marlow
Three words to describe me: loving, patient, fun
If I could be any animal I would be a beluga whale
Before Camp Fido I was a barista
Pets: A golden retriever named Marlow
Three words to describe me: loving, patient, fun
If I could be any animal I would be a beluga whale
Before Camp Fido I was a barista
Makayla - Knoll Wrangler/Shift Leader
Joined Camp Fido: October 2023
Pets: Wally the Aussie and two cats: Bee & Yoshi
Previous animal experience: I was a dog daycare attendant and groomer. I also do volunteer work with birds of prey
If I could be any animal I would be a tiger
Dogs like me because I am fun and I love to play with them all day!
Pets: Wally the Aussie and two cats: Bee & Yoshi
Previous animal experience: I was a dog daycare attendant and groomer. I also do volunteer work with birds of prey
If I could be any animal I would be a tiger
Dogs like me because I am fun and I love to play with them all day!
Chelsea - Knoll Wrangler
Joined Camp Fido: March of 2024
Pets: A "tiny" 85 lb pittie named Murphy
Before Camp Fido I worked as an animal caretaker for the SPCA of Southwest Michigan.
Personal Motto: Be the person your dog thinks you are
Favorite quality in a dog: Unconditional love!
Pets: A "tiny" 85 lb pittie named Murphy
Before Camp Fido I worked as an animal caretaker for the SPCA of Southwest Michigan.
Personal Motto: Be the person your dog thinks you are
Favorite quality in a dog: Unconditional love!
Hayden - Knoll Wrangler
Joined Camp Fido: May 2024
Before Camp Fido I worked at a video game shop
Previous animal experience: I grew up in a home that raised and showed Australian shepherds!
Before Camp Fido I worked at a video game shop
Previous animal experience: I grew up in a home that raised and showed Australian shepherds!
Kerry – Founder
Established Camp Fido: November 2002
Kerry retired from her ownership role after 20 years of dedication to Camp Fido. She may not work here anymore, but she'll always hold a special place here at Camp!