Pittsburgh South Team

Background: Bachelors Degree in Biology from Carlow University, Study Abroad in Australia, Volunteer and Seasonal Assistant Wildlife Rehabilitator at Animal Rescue League, Interned at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium at Waters Edge, PPG Aquarium & Kids Kingdom, dog sitter
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Pet CPR & First Aid, Rabies Vector Species Training, SCUBA Certification

I’m one of the Assistant Trainers here at Camp and I love spending time with all of the pups. I’ve been working here since September 2018 and I enjoy being able to take care of all of the dogs that come to Camp! I have a 4 year old Pit Bull mix named Kara at home and she is my best friend!

Skills and Experience

Background: Criminal Justice Degree, Supervisor at Pittsburgh International Airport for 6 years
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Pet CPR & First Aid

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Getting to know all of the dogs
My pets: My parents dogs I get to see everyday (Kelcie-Yellow Lab & Savannah-Golden Retriever)

Pam started working at Camp Bow Wow in March of 2008. She has two dogs, Benson, a 15 year old Jack Russell Terrier, and Marina, an almost 3 year old wiry haired Jack Russell Terrier who is an ornery little beast. She also has a pet mouse named Tyrion (after the best Game of Thrones character), two ornate box turtles, two fire-bellied toads, and a leopard gecko.

When Pam isn't at work she hangs out with her son, collects (and sometimes reads) books, rewatches Game of Thrones (and complains about the ending), sometimes writes, and has recently discovered her love of travel--her favorite place so far is New York City. Pam is OBSESSED with Halloween (she starts decorating at the end of August!), and loves the beach as well. Her favorite dog that comes to Camp is a handsome beagle named Wilson.

Skills and Experience

Background: Vet Tech School
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Associates degree in Veterinary Science; Certified in Pet CPR & First Aid; Fixing the grammar of everyone she comes in contact with; self-proclaimed best Secret Santa Ever!

I've been a Camp Counselor since May of 2017 and have also recently been working the front desk. I just love being around all of the dogs and getting to know all of their unique personalities. Outside of Camp, I am a head softball coach for a local middle school and am also in school working towards becoming an Occupational Therapist.

I have been working at Camp since late July 2019 and really enjoy getting to meet all of the dogs that come into Camp on a daily basis. I truly love dogs more than anything else in the world (especially the small ones!) I have too many favorite Campers to list but my favorite breeds are Pugs, Boxers, Airedale Terriers and Pitbull Terriers.

I am currently studying to be a Gastrointestinal Surgeon and I’m in my 3rd year of college. I am a third degree black belt and also an artist. I have my own dog walking service and basically everything I do revolves around dogs! I have a 6-month-old Great Pyrenees Puppy named Chubbs and he is the love of my life.

My favorite pups that come to Camp are Sam and Smokey!

Skills and Experience

Background: Worked at Oglebay Good Zoo, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and Western PA Humane Society
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Pet CPR & First Aid Certification, Camper Care Specialist

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: What I love most about my job is getting to know the clients on a more personal level and not just business
My pets: Pongo (dog), Timber (dog), Addy (cat), Snuffy (cat), Calvin (cat), Hobbes (cat)

Sue is a self-proclaimed "foodie" and likes to try out new restaurants and international foods. She is always up to try good craft beers-mostly ones on the darker side (Stouts, Porters, etc.) Her favorite part of working at Camp is getting to see her favorite dogs grow up over the years and meet new ones daily.

Skills and Experience

Background: Grooming Assistant and Pet Sitter
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Pet CPR & First Aid Certification

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Getting to meet all the different breeds of dogs

Skills and Experience

Background: Department manager at Giant Eagle, Shelter Manager at Washington Area Humane Society
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in pet first aid & CPR

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Getting to build relationships with the clients and their dogs. I especially love the senior dogs and would love to open a Camp Bow Wow "Senior Edition" for all of the old ones!
My pets: Ruby Sue (Bichon) & Dingo (Chihuahua mix)

Jan loves welcoming all of the new pups and their families to Camp. She loves Camp so much that she even brought her daughter Kiersten on board to work with us! She has two dogs at home currently, Beau and Kali-Beau is a previous Camp foster dog. My favorite part about Camp is meeting the parents of the Campers and hearing all about their home life. I love meeting the new Campers and their nervous parents and reassuring them that their Camper will be safe and have a good time while at Camp.

Skills and Experience

Background: Mother of two, butcher, book keeper
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Pet CPR and First Aid and best Nail Trimmer at Camp!

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: My favorite part about Camp is meeting the parents of the Campers and hearing all about their home life. I love meeting the new Campers and their nervous parents and reassuring them that their Camper will be safe and have a good time while at Camp.
My pets: My loves are Beau, my "looks nothing like a Dane" failed foster and my old man Bruno who is 13 years young who is a Rotti mix. Cathy actually adopted him to me before we knew each other when she worked at the Washington Area Humane Society.