OUR STAFF
We're all looking forward
to meeting you and your pet!
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Rusty Thornton, The Comfy K9’s General Manager is a Colorado native who studied business management and accounting at LSU Shreveport and began working with dogs in 1998. Rusty is most interested in canine personalities and feels there’s a great deal to be learned -- like unconditional love -- from man’s best friend. His goals for The Comfy K9 include creating a benchmark environment for safety and trust for its clients, a positive work environment for the staff and as partner and champion for dog rescues and shelters. Rusty’s favorite breed is the American Bulldog, especially his beloved (and always on-site) Rufus. |
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DeAwna Bailey, dog trainer and behaviorist, has been a key member at the Comfy K9 since 2010 but began her work with animals at a veterinary hospital when she was just 16. Although she started as a kennel tech, her dedication and interest quickly propelled her to vet tech where she helped with everything the full service facility offered. Always a lover of animals – and a student of canine behavior – DeAwna enjoys being a positive part of pet ownership and loves best seeing a lesson or skill click inside a dog’s mind. She also enjoys showing owners how simple and rewarding – with a lot of positive reinforcement and just a touch of correction -- it is to create a better relationship with their dogs. Her skills include basic obedience, behavior modification, canine Good Citizen certification, socialization and troubleshooting. |
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Brittney Kemper, born and raised in Northglenn, began working at the Comfy K9 one-and-a-half years ago and holds a degree in equine science. Brittney’s warm personality suits her position as the resort’s Customer Service Representative where she greets clients and handles the animal records and business’s books. Brittney’s love for animals – including her three English pleasure horses – as well as her goal to make every client and pet comfortable and confident in their decisions is evident to the families who’ve come to know and respect her. Brittney especially enjoys learning the distinct personalities and building a rapport with each and every dog and cat who visit the Comfy K9. |
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My name is Andrea Jaramillo, I am a hairstylist by trade and dog lover by night. I am a Colorado native and spent time in Hawaii growing up. I developed a love for animals at a very young age. Living in Hawaii I raised tropical birds and homing pigeons when I moved back to Colorado. I have worked at the resort since 2008 and have since learned so much about dogs and cats. I adore bully breeds and have two of my own - Sasha, a female boxer and Sprocket a male pit bull. As a pit bull owner, I have come to realize the discrimination that comes along with the breed. Because of this, I find myself striving to educate the public about their gentle, loving and loyal nature. When at the Comfy K9, you will find me at the front desk, greeting and getting to know our family of clients or in the back, playing and loving your pups. |
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Isis Lynn, originally from Arizona but a Colorado resident for the past decade, is a Comfy K9 groomer and after completing school joined the pet resort staff. Isis has always loved cats and dogs and likes most seeing the before-and-after furry makeovers she creates each day. It’s her goal to make every pet she grooms look and feel their best and enjoys the challenge of working with such a variety of breeds, all of which require a distinctive knowledge and touch. She truly enjoys spending time with the animals and developing relationships with them over time. |
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Whittney Kauahikaua was recently promoted to Boarding Area Supervisor, Whitney is originally from California. She has always had a long time passion for animals. She's worked at a variety of boarding facilities and shelters. She joined the Comfy K9 team in October. She owns a rescue Dogo Argentino named bones. |
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Emily Trawinski is a Colorado native with 2-1/2 years in the pet industry and has been a pet guardian with the Comfy K9 since February 2012. She has had dogs and cats throughout her life and currently has a yellow Labrador retriever and a Malamute Husky mix. Emily has also adopted two rescue dogs in the past year. Some of her favorite breeds are pit bulls and malamutes but loves all of our four legged friends! |
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Darrel Earle lives in Thornton with his wife, Marie and their three dogs: Nana, a 12 year old Border Collie; Murphy, a 3-year old Deaf Cattle Dog, and; Rencee, 1.5 year old Border Collie.
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Marie Earle has been with the facility since 2004, as a part-time Daycare Pet Guardian on weekends and Holidays. Marie’s favorite part about daycare is learning the different breeds, studying their communication and behavior. Along with her husband Darrel, she is able to list off a bucket list of dogs she enjoys: Mastiffs, Great Danes and Greyhounds by fostering for the local Rescue units. |
