I am an only child that grew up on a small farm in a small town in Texas. On the farm were cows, a horse, rabbits, chickens, pigs, and a lot of dogs and cats. I always have had a deep love and devotion for all animals. I wanted to be a veterinarian. I grew up in a "Mayberry"-like town, and lived on "Green Acres.". My mother was a Justice of the Peace, my dad worked for the local gas company. My grandparents ran the drugstore. I knew everybody in town (or they knew me, which was not always good). Needless to say, I was spoiled rotten.
I became an RN in 1983, graduating with my Bachelors Degree in Nursing, from Texas Christian University. I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing, and a certified RN (certified in my specialty of neonatal nursing). I have always worked with infants. When not working at the kennel, I work at St. Joseph Medical Center as the Resource Charge Nurse in the Special Care Nursery.
My husband, Jim, was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He has always had a love for dogs and wolves. He served in the Navy and was stationed in Bremerton, WA. He was on the commissioning crew of the USS Sacramento AOE-1 and served proudly in Vietnam. He attended Chabot College in Hayward, California. After graduation, he attended the police academy in Livermore, California and worked in law enforcement for several years. After moving to Texas in 1979, he took courses at Tarrant County Junior College, in Fort Worth, and became a paramedic and worked on an ambulance. We met at Harris Hospital-Methodist in Fort Worth, married in 1991, and moved to California.
We moved to Gig Harbor, WA in 2002 and started looking for property on which to build a kennel or to purchase an existing kennel. In January 2006, we purchased Tannenhaus Kennels in Spanaway, WA. (Northwest Afternoon, a local television program, conducted a survey in 2005 and Tannenhaus Kennels was voted one of the top 4 kennels in the Pacific Northwest by their customers). Although Jim and I changed the name to Green Acres Pet Resort, we adhere to the same standards of professionalism and service established by the previous owners. (We were voted Best Doggie Daycare for Western Washington in 2010 by viewers of King-TV's Evening Magazine!)
We would like to invite you to feel free to stop by anytime and check out Green Acres Pet Resort. We have made some recent improvements. Come and see our progress!
-- Paula Brookshire
Temporary Loving Home for Dogs and Cats
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Reasons for Choosing Our Doggie Daycare
There are dozens and dozens of reasons to choose Green Acres for your pet care and boarding, but take a look at our selection of ten reasons and see if you don't agree. If you think there are better reasons to choose us for doggie daycare and boarding, please, let us know. We have plenty of testimonials, but we like to hear from our pet owners.
1. For many people, dogs and cats are their children. Pet owners may feel sad and guilty leaving them behind. It's no fun being cooped up in the house or garage all day. Green Acres provides a much-welcome alternative with indoor/outdoor kennels and boarding. The dogs can choose where they want to go. Cats are given stimulating toys and company.
2. Many pets experience separation anxiety. They don't like to be left alone without their master. They may destroy home furnishings, have accidents in the house, bark non-stop & generally feel very stressed out to let everyone know their displeasure. Green Acres can be a tremendous help to dogs and owners. The dogs are made welcome. They are our guests.
3. Dogs are social animals and enjoy being part of a pack. They are free to interact and playing together. We match them up size-wise and encourage with instinctual group behavior. But, don't worry. Aggressive dogs are worked with by keepers and we even have a separate kennel for them if necessary.
4. The large fenced yards at Green Acres provides a ideal outlet for dogs to run and exercise. Leave your pet's pent-up energy with us.
5. Take a night off from walking a dog when you have a date or a concert you want to attend.
6. Regular stays at Green Acres Doggie Daycare helps your pet have firm muscles and a trim build.
7. Doggie Daycare is a wonderful alternative for when you have maintenance or pest control appointments. Or for when you have a house guest who is "dog-allergic." Or for when you are remodeling or have an extended appointment schedule which requires a temporary safe and comfortable quarters for a pet.
8. Green Acres Doggie Daycare makes bathing fun by combining it with a day of romping around and playing!
9. The Doggie Daycare program at Green Acres can help you with your new puppy. With Green Acres as your partner you are able to choose the puppy of your choice and not worry about leaving the puppy home alone all day while you're at work. With Green Acres doing the work, you can spend quality time with your new puppy. We can do the house-breaking and basic commands.
10. Green Acres's Daycare program provides an excellent beginning for your puppy. When your dog grows up you want it to be a well-socialized and well-adjusted companion. Dogs should be civilized. Daycare on a daily basis is great for consistency and optimal learning.
"Doggie daycare should be exciting for the pets and the owners."
-- Justin Tyme
