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Vickie Young
Owner and Operator
Vickie and Arctic Tails are practically synonyms. It really
seems that one could not exist without the other! Vickie began to
work on creating Arctic Tails on November 22nd, 2002. From the
moment the doors first opened the following August 11th, she has
been blessed with nothing but memorable moments and it keeps getting
better!
Vickie has been working with animals for as long as she can remember.
She's done volunteer work with all kinds of animals - from the dogs and
cats at animal shelters, to the wild and exotic animals at the zoo.
She's wrangled at a ranch, gussied-up pets by grooming, and taught many
tricks as a trainer. Outside of Arctic Tails, she still enjoys
training dogs to work and play and is very active in Flyball.
It will probably come as no surprise that an animal lover like Vickie
has no less than nine dogs at home! She is President of
Polar Pug Rescue and has seven pugs of her own.
They are Huckleberry, Paris, Morticha, Louie, Bilbo, Pippen, and Peggi
Sue. Her
other furries are an English Setter, named Zena and the lovable terrier
mix, Valentine. Each of her dogs has a unique history all its own,
and a unique place in her heart. She's been thinking about
eventually adding a pygme goat into the mix! Although Arctic Tails
takes a lot of Vickie's day, she always seems to find time to support
her kids at their ball games, camp, and ride horseback. She also
spends time with Valentine and other dogs, training for Flyball.
Vickie says, "The most wonderful thing about Arctic Tails is meeting and
being a part of all these dogs' lives, and their people too! Ever
since I opened my doors, it just keeps getting better!"
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Lisa Campala - Personnel Manager
Mary Irvine -
Coffee Shop Manager
The rest of the incredible
staff: Jessica Johnson:
When I'm not working at Arctic Tails I am a
full time student at UAA working towards a biology degree. I hope to put
it to use in a career with animals both domestic and wild. I love
hiking, photography, collecting movies, music and writing. (10/15/08)
Jennifer Byrne:
Joined Arctic Tails when boarding opened on 11/2/05. Enjoy
being around puppies and people. Never realized how much people
loved their dogs until being here! Now I have 2 dogs. Is
here only on a weekend shift. Fortunate to have two great dogs:
Diesel and Loki. Everyone at Arctic Tails is really nice and
knowledgeable. Really have learned a lot working here. (10/15/08)
Aimee Beek Coreen Simantel
Lauren Fleming: I
am a senior at South High School and plan on attending UAA when I
graduate. I enjoy working with dogs a lot. This is my first real job and
it couldn't be a better first experience! (10/15/08)
Chalsie Karastin Taylor Gress:
I am a senior at South High School. When I graduate I plan to go to UAA
and major in engineering. I have two dogs, a Lab named Coupe and a
Lab/Keeshond mix named Kramer. This is my first real job and it is
awesome! (10/15/08) Evan
Desiree
Paloma Field
Amanda Howard
More Personal Bios and pictures coming soon!
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