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About the Owners
| Jessica Schwickrath... It was only after graduating college with a degree in Elementary Education that I realized that I was meant to spend my days with dogs. While substitute teaching , I also had a part time job working at The Center For Animal Health and Welfare, formally the Northampton County SPCA in Easton, PA. At one point in my life, my husband and I took care of eight dogs all living under one roof, for a period of four years. I knew my love for dogs was strong at that time, but working at the SPCA only made my love grow stronger. I soon became the Canine Manager. I worked at the SPCA for almost 2 years, learning more than I could have ever hoped for about dog behavior and their overall well being. I loved every minute of my very stressful, yet very rewarding position, and only gave it up to follow my dream of owning my own Dog Daycare ;) I look forward to loving up and playing with dogs every day for the rest of my extremely blessed life. Jessica Schwickrath Owner/Operator A Furry Tail Come True |
| Jessica Schwickrath Owner/Operator |
| Marcus Our Daycare Mascot ;) |
| Anthony Schwickrath Owner |
| Kacey, Clayton, Shady, & Marcus Our Furry Kids |
About A Furry Tail Come True Staff Members
Members
Members
| Sarah Murphy Staff |
| Owners, Staff, and Volunteers |
| Kristen Davis Staff |
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| Anthony Schwickrath... After receiving my Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University, my wife and I began to fulfill our dream of owning our own dog day care. We have always loved being around dogs. As Jessica noted, I actually grew up in a dog house:). While pursuing my Master's Degree, we began renovating our dog day care facility. Renovations were painful, but they are coming along great. I am a certified dog trainer, and work full-time for a major financial firm. Even though I may not be able to be at the facility as often as Jessica, I still look forward to meeting you and your dog:) Anthony Schwickrath Owner/Operator/Dog Trainer A Furry Tail Come True |
I met Jessica while I was working at the Northampton County
SPCA as a shelter worker. Luckily, my allergies to cats got me
into the position of only working with the dogs. :) I truly enjoyed it,
even though it was the toughest work I've ever done in my entire
life! But, seeing dogs get adopted absolutely made it worth it.
From a young age, my dream was to work with dogs. I even
dressed up as a veterinarian on career day when I was eleven
years old. I’ve had many dog related jobs within the past seven
years including: veterinarian’s assistant, previous doggie
daycare experience, dog sitter, and an amateur dog
photographer. I’m also certified in pet first aid.
SPCA as a shelter worker. Luckily, my allergies to cats got me
into the position of only working with the dogs. :) I truly enjoyed it,
even though it was the toughest work I've ever done in my entire
life! But, seeing dogs get adopted absolutely made it worth it.
From a young age, my dream was to work with dogs. I even
dressed up as a veterinarian on career day when I was eleven
years old. I’ve had many dog related jobs within the past seven
years including: veterinarian’s assistant, previous doggie
daycare experience, dog sitter, and an amateur dog
photographer. I’m also certified in pet first aid.
Sarah Murphy...
Hi, I'm Kristen. I am many things as a
person, but first and foremost I am a dog
lover. Growing up, animals were a big part of
my life. My mother and I made a habit of bring
home strays and giving them a loving home. I
found it to be more emotionally rewarding
than anything else I have done with my time.
I studied art for many years, and have a
degree in Visual Communications. As much
as I love art, upon finishing my degree I found
that advertising was not what I wanted my
talent used for. While going to school I
worked at a child daycare, helping run the
school-age program. From there I became a
preschool teacher.
As much as I loved being in a classroom, I
still found myself coming home and
searching the local job listings for someone
who needed help with animals. I found
Jessica and her "Furry Tail Come True" on a
random drive through town. It turns out that
her business has made my dream of a
wonderful career come true.
person, but first and foremost I am a dog
lover. Growing up, animals were a big part of
my life. My mother and I made a habit of bring
home strays and giving them a loving home. I
found it to be more emotionally rewarding
than anything else I have done with my time.
I studied art for many years, and have a
degree in Visual Communications. As much
as I love art, upon finishing my degree I found
that advertising was not what I wanted my
talent used for. While going to school I
worked at a child daycare, helping run the
school-age program. From there I became a
preschool teacher.
As much as I loved being in a classroom, I
still found myself coming home and
searching the local job listings for someone
who needed help with animals. I found
Jessica and her "Furry Tail Come True" on a
random drive through town. It turns out that
her business has made my dream of a
wonderful career come true.
Kristen Davis...
| Hi everybody, My name is Marcus! You see my cute little mug on every page because I am the Furry Tail Mascot. I welcome new friends every day to my mom's awesome doggie daycare! My mom says that I am one of the best things that has ever happened to her....little does she know that it's the other way around. You see, my first owners dropped me off at The Center for Animal Health and Welfare shelter and never came back. I was there waiting for a home for six months before my mom..who happened to be the dog manager decided that enough was enough. Even though she already had my brothers Shady and Clay and sister Kacey, she said..."ah..what's one more" and she and my dad have been lovin' me ever since. Mom says shelter dogs are the best dogs! I agree! XOXO Marcus W. Schwickrath |
Sarah, Kristen, Jessica and Jenn
after seeing Marley and me.....still
sniffling as we took this picture ;o(
after seeing Marley and me.....still
sniffling as we took this picture ;o(
Kristen, Jessica and Sarah at our
Christmas Party 2008.
Christmas Party 2008.