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Catherine Crews

Hi, I’m Catherine Crews and I graduated from the University of Arkansas with BA in History and in Art with a minor in Biology. I have lived in Chicago since 1999 and I bring a passion for animals along with the knowledge of running a small business. In my former life, I worked over 12 years in the metal industry. The last 10 years were with a company under 15 employees; building the work ethic and patience required in working with dogs – Oh, and people.

Growing up, I was that kid who brought every animal home to save. I had dogs, fish, cats, birds, snakes and a white mouse I unsuccessfully tried to hide from my mother. In college, while on a trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, I fell head over heels for a little fluff-ball that was the runt of a litter. I adopted my dog, Barney, from the local humane society that day. It was possibly the most transient point of my life, but we somehow survived my college years (thanks to a lot of dog-sitting from my parents). Barney came with me to St. Louis and then to Chicago where he lived to be almost 16 years old! He would have loved to come to Canine Crews but I lost him in February 2009! In the spring of 2011, a new dog decided to waltz into my life & has trained me very well. Carlos (Fu Man) has become an integral part of my world as well as buddy to the staff of Canine Crews. He’s a 12 pound mess of Schipperke & Poodle with a bit of Pomeranian thrown in for some fancy prancing. I call him a Schipper-Doodle but others call him Fancy Pants or Fu Man!

I have been working with rescues since 2005 and I have lost count of the number of fosters I have housed. There is nothing more satisfying than watching one of my beloved fosters find their new family – especially when they come to visit us at Canine Crews. I am also Pet First Aid/CPR certified through the American Red Cross.

Staff

November 2011 Staff Photo

Darcy

I grew up here in the city, attending Mather High School and Oakton Community College. Before I became a part of the Canine Crew staff I would bring my dog Dexter here for daycare. Dexter is my life, he is the first dog I have owned and I couldn’t have ask for a better companion. I have to admit it is nice having a job where you are able to bring your dog to work every day. My job is very fulfilling as I am able watch and interact with dogs of all sizes and breeds. I have become certified by the American Red Cross in pet first aid. With that, I have the skills necessary to tend to unexpected emergencies as well as monitor the well-being of your pup. I am a big dog lover and if I could, I would try a take any dog in need home with me. Since that is unrealistic, I have channeled that energy into opening up my home and fostering dogs for Alive Rescue. When I am not at Canine Crews loving on your pups, I am playing some type of sport. I play semi profession TACKLE football for the Chicago Force in the spring, Rugby and Flag Football in the fall and Volleyball in the winter! Some people might call me crazy; I just think I am adventurous and I feel that teamwork is my honed skill that I bring to Canine Crews. It is a good thing that I have such a great boss that allows me to do the things that I love and will work around my crazy schedule. Oh, and my little sister work with me as well. She’s sometimes annoying like most little sisters are, but I do love being able to see her at work.

Anthony


BARK BARK WOOF BARK WOOF WOOF WOOF…Oh, excuse me! I was just brushing up on my dog speak. My name is Anthony, but everyone knows me as TJ. I like to call myself a Canine Talker or Canine Communicator – I just haven’t decided which one to trademark yet. I have worked at Canine Crews since Catherine opened the business and your dogs are my life! I dedicate much of my time to learning them as animals, their breeds and knowing them as the individuals they are. I am an AnimalSense Academy Graduate & I am also Pet First Aid/CPR Certified through the American Red Cross. In my spare time I play semi-professional baseball, draw, write & watch a ton of movies. I also spend a lot of time with my friends & family. I hope you choose Canine Crews; I look forward to meeting you & I can’t wait to meet your dogs!

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