Our El Cajon Team

We are truly honored and excited to join the Camp Bow Wow El Cajon family!

Our love for animals—especially dogs—has been a central part of our lives. Our journey as dog parents began with Pluto, our playful Beagle, and continued with Coffee, our lively Labrador, who fills our days with joy and laughter. Dhruti brings a background in the service industry, while Kathan brings experience in retail operations. Together, we are passionate about creating a safe, loving, and fun environment where every dog feels happy, comfortable, and an integral part of the Pack.

We understand the trust you place in Camp Bow Wow El Cajon, and we are committed to upholding the high standards and care that you and your pups have come to expect and love. In our free time, we enjoy traveling, exploring new places, and spending quality moments with our dogs—who truly are part of our family.

We look forward to meeting each of you and your furry companions. Please stop by, say hello, and introduce yourselves—we can’t wait to get to know you!

Warmly,

Dhruti & Kathan 

Meet Melisa! She is our amazing Front Desk/Marketing Coordinator who joined the pack in early 2024! Her passion for dogs shines through daily as she creates lasting bonds with our Campers. She is currently in her second year working towards getting her associates in Business Marketing, her long term goal is to eventually achieve her masters in Business Marketing. When she's not caring for furry friends, you can find her exploring the great outdoors with her pup MJ or relaxing at home cuddled up with her pup. We're so proud to have her on our team, and we can't wait to see all that she'll accomplish! 

Meet Espi! With a background in customer service and a growing career in animal care, Espi brings enthusiasm and dedication to her role as a camp counselor. She began working in the animal care field in 2024 and is now in her third year of college pursuing a degree in Veterinary Technology. Espi enjoys learning how dogs communicate and socialize, and she values being part of a supportive, hardworking team. Outside of work, she loves hiking, skateboarding, and relaxing with her pets — beagles Fiona and Mickey and rabbits Pedro and Lola. Her ultimate goal is to open her own doggy daycare and use her education to make a difference for animals in need.

Meet Vanessa! Vanessa joined our team this year after graduating from a Veterinary Technology program in 2024. She’s passionate about animal care and hopes to earn her Veterinary Technician license in the near future. At camp, she loves watching shy dogs come out of their shells and start playing with the other pups and counselors. When she’s not surrounded by furry friends, you can find Vanessa reading a good book, thrifting for hidden gems, or spending time with her cat, Abu.

Meet Macie! Macie brings her customer service experience from the food industry and a big passion for working with dogs to our team. She loves being around animals and building connections with both pups and fellow dog lovers. When she’s not at Camp, you might find her vibing to R&B, hiking with friends, or exploring new places. Her favorite part about Camp? You guessed it — the dogs!  In the future, Macie dreams of starting her own business and earning her degree in economics. 

Meet Cameron! Cameron joins the team with experience as both a hostess and a cook, and she loves working collaboratively while learning new things. She has three chiweenies—Willie, Missy, and Maze—who fill her life with plenty of cuddles. Outside of work, Cameron enjoys playing guitar, painting, and going on walks with her family. Her favorite part of working here is getting to know all the dogs, and her long-term goal is to start her own business.

Meet Molly! Molly is a senior in high school and a first-time camp counselor, excited to be spending her time working with dogs. She has a natural love for animals and can’t get enough of getting to know each dog’s unique personality. At home, she’s kept busy by her doxin-terrier mix, Shredder, and three lively parakeets. When she’s not at camp, Molly enjoys crocheting cozy creations and diving into a good book. Her favorite part of working at camp is greeting all the dogs each day and watching them grow more confident and happy over time. After graduation, Molly hopes to pursue a degree in education and become a social science teacher, where she can share her curiosity and compassion with future students.

Rory joined the Camp Bow Wow pack with a strong background in the service industry and customer service, but her true passion has always been working with animals. She knew early on that she wanted a career where she could spend her days surrounded by dogs—and she found her way to Camp Bow Wow!

Before joining us, Rory got her start through Rover, where she gained experience walking dogs and pet sitting. What started as a way to spend more time with pups quickly turned into something she truly loved. 

Rory is a proud dog mom to two pups of her own: Lucy, a Malamute/Husky mix, and Wussle, a Shepherd mix. Needless to say, dogs are a pretty big part of her world!

One of Rory’s favorite things about Camp is being surrounded by both dogs and people who share her love for animals. She enjoys getting to know each pup and looks forward to building new friendships, learning new things, and making plenty of memories along the way.

We’re excited to have Rory as part of the Camp Bow Wow pack and can’t wait to see where her journey with us takes her! 

Ivan brings a little bit of everything to the Camp Bow Wow pack! With experience in child daycare, food handling, and the moving business, he’s no stranger to staying busy and getting the job done.

What Ivan enjoys most about Camp is getting to know each pup one wag, tail scratch, and personality at a time. He loves connecting with our campers and making sure they feel comfortable, happy, and cared for while they’re at Camp.

Ivan has been a helping hand around Camp Bow Wow and is always willing to jump in wherever he’s needed. Outside of Camp, Ivan has big dreams of owning a business of his own someday—and we can already tell he has the determination to make it happen!

We’re happy to have Ivan as part of our pack! 

Meet Natalya! 

Natalya is an animal lover through and through, and her passion for caring for critters of ALL shapes and sizes makes her a pawsome addition to our Camp team!  She comes to us with experience caring for a variety of amazing animals, including primates, marsupials, birds, and more. Needless to say, her love for the animal kingdom goes way beyond wagging tails and wet noses!

When Natalya isn’t busy making our Campers feel safe, happy, and loved, she’s working toward her dream of becoming a Veterinary Assistant while continuing to expand her knowledge of biology. Her long-term goal? Earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a minor in Zoology, with hopes of one day joining the primate department at the San Diego Zoo! Talk about a MONKEY-sized dream! 

At home, Natalya has her own little crew of animal companions! First up is Duchess, her 8-year-old pittie who believes everyone she meets deserves a kiss (or ten!). Then there’s Stumpy, her 5-year-old African spurred sulcata tortoise who adds a little extra shell-ebration to the family! 

When she’s off the clock, you can find Natalya car camping with friends and Duchess, exploring new hiking trails, or soaking up the sunshine along the beautiful San Diego coast. And since Duchess is a BIG fan of the beach, doggy beach dates are a favorite pastime for this adventure-loving duo! 

What does Natalya love most about Camp? Making sure every pup feels happy, comfortable, and right at home! She loves building bonds with our furry friends and looks forward to seeing familiar faces return for more tail-wagging adventures. After all, there’s nothing better than a happy Camper who can’t wait to come back for more! 

Meet Kayla! 

Kayla may be a fresh face in the working world, but she’s already bringing plenty of puppy love, enthusiasm, and a BIG heart for animals to our Camp team!  Although she’s just getting started on her professional animal-care journey, she has plenty of experience loving on her own furry family members and is ready to treat every Camper like one of her own!

At home, Kayla has her very own four-legged bestie, Archie, a Border Collie, along with her feline friend, Romeo!  Between wagging tails and kitty cuddles, it’s safe to say animals already have a special place in her heart.

When Kayla isn’t busy hanging out with our furry Campers, you can find her taking Archie on adventures to the park, expressing her creativity through drawing, or spending quality time with her family. Some of her favorite places to visit are the San Diego Zoo and local car shows! Who says you can’t love animals AND horsepower?

What does Kayla love most about Camp? Getting to spend her days surrounded by dogs, giving them all the love and care they deserve, and working alongside a team of fellow animal lovers who share her passion! 

Kayla has her sights set on an exciting future, with a long-term goal of becoming a Veterinary Technician so she can continue making a difference in the lives of animals. We’re so excited to have her on our team as she starts this next adventure, and we can’t wait to watch her grow, learn, and make lots of new furry friends along the way!

Welcome to the pack, Kayla! 

Meet Maquel!

Maquel is bringing his hospitality experience from the service industry to a whole new kind of customer service… the FOUR-LEGGED kind! Although he’s newer to the doggy daycare world, he knows this is exactly where he belongs. With his kind heart, outgoing personality, and natural ability to make people smile, Maquel is ready to make every Camper feel like a VIP (Very Important Pup)!

Whether he’s greeting our two-legged customers or making sure our furry guests have a tail-wagging good time, Maquel loves creating memorable experiences for everyone he meets. After all, a little extra love and a few belly rubs go a long way! 

At home, Maquel has two adorable fur-babies of his own! Meet Astro, his Pit Bull mix, and Jackpot, his Maltipoo. Talk about opposites attracting! One brings the pittie power, the other brings the fluffy charm, and together they make one pawsome pair! 

When Maquel isn't busy making our Campers smile, you can find him drawing, hitting the hiking trails with Astro and Jackpot, or enjoying some video game time with his friends. 

What does Maquel love most about Camp? Getting to spend his days surrounded by dogs of all different breeds, shapes, and sizes! He loves that every pup has their own unique personality, and he looks forward to getting to know each one.

Maquel's goal is to become a dependable and valued member of our Camp family while building lasting bonds with our furry friends. He doesn't just want to be someone our Campers see during the day; he wants to become part of their lives and someone they're always excited to see when they come through our doors!

Carolina joined the Camp Bow Wow pack with previous experience working with dogs in a daycare setting, and she quickly knew that working with pups was something she wanted to continue!

Since joining us, Carolina has been exceptional at every turn. She works wonderfully as both a team player and independently, always bringing a positive attitude and a willingness to help wherever she’s needed. She truly has been a blessing to have at Camp! 

One of Carolina’s favorite parts of the job is getting to know each of our campers and building a special connection with every pup she meets. She also loves being surrounded by like-minded people who share her love for animals.

Carolina is currently attending school and hopes to continue building her career working with animals. Her goal is to create meaningful relationships with both dogs and people, making a positive difference in the lives of both along the way.

We’re so lucky to have Carolina as part of our Camp Bow Wow family—and we can’t wait to see where her love for animals takes her!