Wendy & her family have been a Metamora resident for over a decade. She continues to be a successful pet advocate for over 20 years. Her rescue dog Gracie is an American Staffordshire Terrier who is a significant part of her family.
CURRENT:
Currently employed at a veterinarian’s office
Assists several rescue groups with fostering, transporting, and adoption counseling
Volunteers weekly walking shelter dogs
Member of K9 Stray Rescue League Board of Directors
TRAINING EDUCATION:
Working on passing the examination for the CPDT-KA certification
Free Free Veterinary Professional Certificate 2020
Free Free Animal trainer Professional Certificate 2020
Wag N’ Tails Trainer Apprenticeship Program-Diploma 2020
Karen Pryor Academy Puppy Start Right Preschool Diploma 2020
Animal Behavior College Training Shelter Dogs Certificate 2018
Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer Graduate 2017
Karen Pryor Academy Shelter Training & Enrichment Certificate 2015
Pet Sitting/Pet Care Technician Accreditation Program 2004
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Founder/President of Lapeer’s Adoptable Animals, 501(c)3 nonprofit 2011-2021
An advocate organization for homeless pets & awareness for spay & neutering
Head volunteer with a municipal animal control – Animal care, social media sharing resulting in successfully adoptions and reducing their euthanasia rate
Started the Community Pet Food Pantry allowing needy families to keep their pets
Spay & Neuter: Coordinating monthly transport for All About Animals
Nominee in 2012 for Lapeer County Citizen of the Year for community volunteering
Owner of Whisker Watcher a successful pet sitting & walking business in Sterling Heights
