Outstanding Team Member of October, 2008:

Holly Erickson

"Holly is an awesome Ruffin' It team member.  She always has a smile on her face and is sure to make the guests as happy and comfortable as possible.  She deserves recognition for all the great work she does. " -Eva, Pack Leader

"Holly is one of our Night Managers.  Her love of dogs shines through the darkness every night she works.  She is great with the guests and is a fantastic team player." -Mandy, Alpha Dog

"Holly's dedication to our guests and Ruffin' It is apparent.  Her great attitude, experience and love for dogs shines brightly every night she's here!  Thank you, Holly!" -Renee, Top Dog

Outstanding Team Member of Septmeber, 2008:

Amy Williams  

"She has a special way with the dogs; she is kind, loving, and caring.  The dogs absolutely LOVE her and so do we!!!" -Eva, Pack Leader

"Amy is so cute with the dogs and they all adore her!  She always ensures that they are having a great time in daycare and is so creative about coming up with new activities to keep everyone entertained.  Her hard work, dedication, and friendly nature are much appreciated and this recognition is well deserved!"  -Kathy, Pack Leader

"Amy is a shining star, she loves the dogs and they love her!  She is a fantastic part of our team!" -Mandy, Alpha Dog

"Amy is like that teacher everyone loves at school, the one who made a difference and really loves her students.  Amy treats each four legged member of her 'class' as a special, unique individual.  They ADORE her, and so do we.  You won't meet anyone sweeter than Amy!" -Renee, Top Dog

Outstanding Team Member of August, 2008:

Mallory Erdman

"Mallory has a calming presence and is wonderful with the guests.  She genuinely enjoys getting to know them and is always concerned about the well-being of both our guests and the caretakers she works with.  We are very lucky to have her!!!" -Jenn & Kathy, Pack Leaders

"Mallory is a fantastic caretaker; she is so great with all of our guests.  She always has a smile on her face.  You can tell she really loves what she does.  It is a pleasure to work with her!" -Brandi, Pack Leader

"Ruffin' It Resort has been blessed with her hard work and great work ethic for almost two years!  Mallory is a pleasure to work with.  She is great with the dogs and has a true calmness about her when working with them." -Mandy, Pack Leader

"Mallory strives to make every guest comfortable and happy.  She is a great addition to our team!" -Eva, Pack Leader

Outstanding Team Member of July, 2008:

Ashley Smith

"Ashley has a knack for understanding dog behavior.  She is great at supervising the daycare dogs, but also at being very affectionate with them.  I'm thrilled she is part of the Ruffin' It team.  She has accomplished so much regarding challenging dog behavior and this recognition is well deserved!" -Eva, Pack Leader

"Ashley is amazing; the term that comes to mind is Super Woman!  She is great with the dogs and their parents.  She has a gift for adapting to each dogs own personality.  We are blessed to have her as part of our family and can't wait for her to do another mural in the facility." -Jenn, Pack Leader

"She is a gifted young woman whose love for dogs comes through every day in the way she plays, cuddles, and helps her pack of daycare dogs.  She is a true Ruffin' It Leader!" -Mandy, Alpha Dog

"Ashley is wonderful with the dogs.  Her passion for her job is evident every day and she appreciates each dog as an individual." -Kathy, Pack Leader

"Ashley is so creative- both artistically and with our guests (the four legged kind.)  We are pleased as punch to have Ashley at Ruffin' It.  She's indispensable!" -Renee, Top Dog

Outstanding Team Member of June, 2008:

Sarah Gruenhagen

"Sarah has been with us since the beginning, her love of dogs shines through in everything she does!  AND she has the bragging rights of being one of the only team members who works in all of the departments!  We are very lucky to have her." -Mandy, Alpha Dog

"One of her great qualities is that she always is eager to learn and improve on her techniques.  She is so good with the dogs and is such a good leader!" -Eva, Pack Leader

"Sarah is always friendly and smiling.  She is a great person to work with." -Kathy, Pack Leader

"Sarah is one of the nicest, most genuine people I know.  She's always smiling and going the extra mile to make someone's day.  I'm thrilled to have her representing Ruffin' It Resort and fortunate to know her." -Renee, Top Dog

Outstanding Team Member of May, 2008:

Angela Dallmann

"Angela has such a passion for all dogs; she is patient, loving, and "cute" with the guests.  She is the epitome of what defines the Ruffin' It Resort Caretaker!"

"She is a glazed chocolate doughnut, just thinking about her puts a smile on your face!"

"Angela is an outstanding caretaker and person...the dogs are crazy in love with her.  We are thrilled to have her as part of our Ruffin' It family."

"She is amazing with the dogs.  They are in good hands and well cared for when she is around.  She is always in high spirits and the dogs always pick up on her enthusiasm."