Our Mission

Holly Grant began her career caring for and learning about animals at the age of 15, working in the kennel at North Country Animal Hospital in Lyndonville, Vermont.  Her interest in animal care was further explored as an Animal Science major at The University of Vermont.  Before earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, she participated in several internships working as a Veterinary Technician, at The Humane Society of Greater Burlington, and with Therapy Dogs of Vermont.  In 2001, Holly moved to the seacoast with her boyfriend, Jarrod, and their yellow lab, Madison.  Holly began a dog walking and pet sitting business with the hope of someday expanding to include a dog daycare.  With Madison as the inspiration, and after much research and planning, The Yellow Dog’s Barn was created a few years later.

Teri McKenna - Grooming

Teri graduated from Dover High School with the class of 1994 where she studied Animal Science along with her other studies. After graduation, she worked for a seacoast veterinarian for 4 years where she learned invaluable experience in the care of all animals. She attended and graduated from the Pedigree School of Grooming in 1996, where she found her true love of the profession.

All of Teri’s shampoos are all natural and pesticide free. Her goal is to make your pets grooming experience as pleasant and stress-free as possible so that your pet will be happy to come back to see her again soon!

Kristin Guerrera - Grooming

 

Kristin graduated from Dover High School where she studied Animal Science and began her dream of becoming a groomer. In Dec of 2010, she met Teri, who took Kristin on as an apprentice. Since then, Kristin has become a talented groomer who has learned from the best! 

Jennifer Long - Daycare Staff

Jenny has always loved animals.  She completed an Associate's Degree in Animal Science in 2009 and is working on a Bachelor's in Psychology at the University of New Hampshire.  When not at UNH, She lives with her family in Stratham, including two cats and a mixed-breed dog.  Jenny is interested in a career in dog training.

Samantha Scott - Daycare Staff

 Samantha Scott has a passion and an unbiased love for animals. She has lived with animals her whole life, growing up with multiple cats, dogs, turtles, birds, rabbits, mice, and lizards. Samantha also works for Arbor Veterinarian Services in Nottingham, NH where she started working at during her senior year of high school. Giving animals a voice and the support is her goal in life. She hopes to work for a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center. When Sam is not working or spending time with friends and family, she likes to be outside with her dogs, either hiking or just playing ball.

JoAnne Miller gave up a CAM Management (computer-aided manufacturing) position and a 16+ year career in the circuit board industry to join Holly Grant at The Yellow Dog's Barn. JoAnne grew up in a family that loves animals. Her first pet was a kitten that was presented to her and her mother upon first arriving home from the hospital. As a child, the family pets included dogs, cats, gerbils, and rabbits.  She now shares her home with her husband Todd, 3 dogs, 2  cats, rabbits, cockatiels,  fish & chickens. The majority of her pets are rescues or owner surrendered.