Meet the team!

Sarah Steere

Administration and Customer Service Professional

Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m going from looking after your dogs to looking after your bookings and admin, ensuring that everything flows smoothly for you and that your fur friends have the best stay possible. 

I’ll still get to see your lovely pets when I drop them home in the school bus, but I’ll be working more in the “back office” than the “bark office” (my husband’s joke not mine 😉).

Alanna Thomson

Dog Care Attendant

Kia Ora, my name is Lana. I absolutely love everything to do with dogs! When I walk into a room I always gravitate to animals more than I do people. I have spent my entire life growing up around dogs of all personalities, shapes and sizes. I love teaching puppies new tricks, taking them for walks or snuggling up with them somewhere comfortable.

I am working towards upskilling myself in the animal care sector, as I would love to spend the rest of my working days working with your furry friends! I can’t wait to meet, learn about and take care of your best friend!

Kim Dixon

Dog Care Attendant

Hi I’m Kim. I am usually on the morning shift, so I will be there to welcome you pups to the centre in the morning. When I’m not running around with your pups, I am making sure they come home happy, tired, and smelling nice. You can find me on the couch cuddling the dogs and making sure they feel special and loved.

Dianna Buckland

Dog Care Attendant

I have always had a passion for dogs and am mum to two rescue dogs at home. I have been working with dogs for 20 years. I have had previous experience in animal control and the emergency services and am known for my work in the community with both our human and animal friends.

I can often be found throwing a ball around for the doggies or playing ‘hose chase’ with them! I have a genuine, caring heart and am easy to approach, so feel free to say hi!

Olivia Becker

Dog Care Attendant

Kia ora, my name is Olivia. I have a passion for animals and animal care, especially dogs! I love walking dogs in the bush and getting to enjoy the outdoors and nature. I also really enjoy training dogs including my own with new tricks and commands.

My favorite part of animal care jobs is seeing the joy people get from their pets and looking after them.

Also:

  • Kris Snowling (Manager)
  • Natasha Langerveld (Dog Car Attendant)

We are a sister location of Paw Palace NZ, so from time to time, we will have our colleagues from there help us out too.