Meet the staff

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Hello fellow dog lovers!

I am very excited to start this new chapter in my life and look forward to getting to know you and your pets! My love for animals has been something that has driven me all my life. I received my Associates degree in veterinary technology graduating on the Dean’s List in 2003. In 2009 I founded Potter’s Angels Rescue, which achieved non-profit status in 2011, currently has over 130 volunteers and has saved thousands of animals to date. 

Upon starting this rescue, I quickly realized I would need to learn more about dog behavior to be able to help the many dogs that were suffering in that regard. So began my mission to better understand dogs and improve my communication skills to alter their behavior. I have attended countless workshops and seminars on dog behavior and fine-tuned my skills through the many rescue dogs that I have fostered. I plan to use these skills and knowledge to operate Four Paws Inn and provide a safe, yet fun, haven for your pet during the day. I look forward to working with you (and your dogs!) and thank you for trusting me to care for your pups while you’re away! 

October 2023

Sadly Tessie is no longer with us. In October of 2023 she departed this world and took on the role of my little angel in Heaven. She will always be adored and remembered as our original ambassador. 

May 2023

UPDATE: RETIRED and living the good life at home as I pass the torch to Dorito. I was recently diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and my Mama and I created a bucket list of adventures so I can live each day to the fullest! Although I am no longer working, I will still visit to hang out with my friends. 

January 2021

I am so excited to meet everyone! My name is Tessie and I have assisted my Mama with many of rescue dogs that needed a friend. For some reason, dogs don't always trust her so she has me help them relax and feel safe. Who better to teach them than me? I once was rescued too and when I first met Mama I didn't trust her one bit! Spoiler alert **she is my favorite person in the whole world now!!**

Long ago, I lived a miserable existence in the puppy mills of Minnesota. For some unknown reason they decided to cull me as they often do with their unwanted dogs, but my Mama wouldn't let that happen and she sent a Uhaul all the way to Minnesota to rescue me and 41 other friends of mine. She taught me that not all people are evil and, actually most are very nice! And I now help pass that message along to other dogs so they can feel safe with people just like me! As much as I enjoy that job, I look forward to playing with some pups that aren't scared of everything, but don't worry, I will help you if you are! Welcome to our playhouse!