Meet the Fetch n' Catch Team!

	Dan Poirier *Owner* Dan has a bachelors degree in Marketing Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Akron. In college, Dan worked as a Pet Care Specialist at PetSmart, as well as donated a great deal of his time to a local animal rescue group. Dan received many awards in college, including the Akron Presidential Scholarship, the Akron Gold Award, and Dean’s List. He currently holds a second-degree black belt and was a Tae Kwon Do instructor for over 5 years. In his free time, Dan enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, running, and traveling. After many conversations about the lack of such a facility in the Buffalo area, Dan and his cousin Mallory decided to open Fetch n' Catch in Fall of 2012.

	Mallory Poirier *Owner* Mallory’s desire to work with animals became a reality when she turned 18 years old. She was given the opportunity to work at an animal hospital in Detroit, Michigan. After moving to Detroit, she worked as a veterinary technician at Thomson Animal Hospital. After two years, she returned to her hometown of Buffalo, NY, and worked as a veterinary assistant at Brighton Eggert Animal Clinic. Mallory is also a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator. In her free time, she enjoys camping and fishing.

	Denise Testa LVT, CCRP, CMT *Canine Massage Therapist* Denise Testa is a Certified Canine Massage Therapist, a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, and a Licensed Veterinary Technician. At Fetch n’ Catch, Denise offers Canine Bodywork including soft tissue and trigger point techniques as well as cold laser therapy. Denise specializes in senior dogs, canine athletes, and pets recovering from injury.

	Kathy Kirchmyer *Receptionist* Kathy has been working at Fetch n’ Catch since they opened. She is the Treasurer for the WNY Boxer Club, and has two boxers of her own. Kathy is currently studying to become a Certified Pet Nutritionist, and is looking forward to advancing her career in the pet field. At Fetch n’ Catch, Kathy is known for her enthusiasm and infectious positive attitude.

	Debby Huett *Groomer* Debby has been training, showing, and grooming dogs in AKC obedience and conformation for 11 years. Her love of training and showing dogs comes from her experience in the Erie County 4-H Dog Program & the West Seneca K-9 Crew. Debby was a foster for the Erie County SPCA for three years, as well as a puppy raiser for the Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Over the years, Debby has developed a reputation as a highly talented groomer who pays great attention to detail.

	Danielle Muessingbrodt *Canine Coach* Danielle attended the Rochester Institute of Grooming in July of 2012, and graduated in October of 2012. She thoroughly enjoys working with dogs off all kinds, and is constantly striving to learn and grow as a professional dog groomer. Danielle enjoys spending time with her family and going for walks with her two Boxers.

	Stefani Caie *Canine Coach* Stefani is a student at Buffalo State, majoring in Speech Language Pathology. At home, she has a German Shepard and a Jack Russell Terrier. Stefani works primarily with the large dogs in daycare, and also works as a kennel assistant.

	Christina Rich *Canine Coach* Christina has been working with animals for most of her life. She is a member of 4H, and is an ARBA registered rabbit breeder. Christina plans on attending school in January for Entrepreneurship and plans on working with animals for the rest of her life. She owns a 6 year old black lab and a teacup potbelly pig named Phoebe, who sometimes comes to doggie daycare with her.