Kari with Roger Falk

Kari Campbell, Owner An accomplished opera singer, my educational background is in vocal performance. Having toured through Japan, Europe and the United States, I have performed with several opera companies and orchestras. Although my education and singing experiences have been very rewarding my lifelong dream has been to work with animals.  From early childhood to adulthood animals have played an important role in my life.

I became a volunteer with Friends of Pets, joining the Board of Directors in 2000, I have served as the Membership Chair, Rescue/Foster/Adoption Committee Chair, and held the offices of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.

I am married to my wonderful husband, Dirk and we have two children, Cassi 22 and Colton 20. We are owned by four dogs, Abby, Franklin, Maddie & Tobe, and two cats, Pennies & Winston.

Seeing my dream of working with animals on a professional level come to fruition is by far my greatest accomplishment. We plan to expand Dog Tired sometime in the future and look forward to meeting the needs of more of Anchorage’s furry friends.

Peg with Wilder Sirles

Peg Banks, Daycare Manager has lived in Alaska for the last 30 years. Peg has been a volunteer and board member of Friends of Pets for the last thirteen years. She has experience in private animal boarding facilities and municipal animal shelters. She has completed Level 1 of the National Animal Control Training Academy, and the American Humane Association’s Shelter Operations School. Peg is a PCSA Advanced Certified Pet Care Technician.

Janelle with Sparky VanMersbergen

Janelle Burge, Daycare Teacher joined Dog Tired in July of 2010.  Born and raised in Alaska, she recently completed an Associate of Arts degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage and also studied abroad in Europe.  Janelle comes with kennel tech experience from Chester Valley Vet Clinic.  Her aunt races sled dogs and she has helped with the pups on occasion.  The love of her life is none other than her Sheltie, Rusty.  She hopes to have more dogs in the future.

Sue with Luna Sadowski

Sue Emmons, Daycare Teacher joined Dog Tired in April 2011. Originally from Virginia, she first experienced the love for Alaska in 1994 while attending college in Sitka. Moving to Fairbanks, she graduated from UAF with a bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, an associate degree in Parks & Recreation, and also met her husband Ken. Sue has worked as a dog handler for Susan Butcher, spent two years working in a boarding facility, and continues to further her animal education. She is currently owned by 4 large dogs, 2 cats, 2 turtles and 1 exotic bird.

Jeanie with Dieter Eistetter

Genie Felsh, On-Call Daycare Teacher joined Dog Tired in November of 2009. She has been a loyal client of DT since December 2006 when she brought her first dog in as a puppy at the age of sixteen weeks.  Genie and her husband Drew are owed by their two much-loved dogs Scully and Bennie. The whole family enjoys hiking, camping and cabin trips all around AK any chance they can.

Lindsay with Buddy Franklin

Lindsay Mondschein, Lead Daycare Teacher joined Dog Tired in September of 2009.  A newcomer to Alaska, Lindsay grew up in Pennsylvania.  She attended Conisius College in Buffalo, NY and has a degree in psychology and animal behavior science.  Prior to moving to Anchorage, Lindsay was an adoption counselor at the Erie County SPCA matching families to their lifetime companions.  She also interned as a zoo keeper at the Buffalo Zoo.  Lindsay has two adopted dogs and a cat that now run her life.  Lindsay is a PCSA Advanced Certified Pet Care Technician.
 

Katelyn with Rusty Webber

Katelyn Welch, Daycare Teacher  joined Dog Tired in October 2011 and has worked and trained with dogs since age 4. Katelyn was born and raised in Anchorage. She belongs to the Alaska Kennel Club and competes in rally, obedience, agility, hunt test and herding trials and conformation. She breeds English cocker spaniels and is a professional show handler for many AKC breeds. She is a part-time student at UAA and is currently ruled by a house of 8 dogs and 3 cats.

Barb with Kirby Anderson

Barb Werner, Daycare Teacher  joined Dog Tired in October 2011. Originally from Michigan, Barb recently moved here from North Dakota when her husband was stationed at JBER. Barb has an Associate of Science degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine from GCC, a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University, and a Graduate Certificate in Coastal Studies from Nova Southeastern University. Besides working at a humane society and a veterinary clinic, Barb spent ten years as a zookeeper at Roosevelt Park Zoo in North Dakota, where her work included large hoofstock (giraffe, zebras, etc.) big cats, and more. Barb has completed animal behavior training with Gary Priest and Karen Pryor, among others. Her life is ruled by animals to include her two Great Danes and four cats. Her husband has no say in the matter.