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people care about animals at
Highland Kennels. We are trained experts who also love
what we do. Here is a summary of our key
personnel and staff. For all you animal lovers out there,
note that throughout this text you can click on animals'
names to see more. |
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Andre
de Garmeaux
"Our
ultimate goal is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable
and fun ‘home away from home’ for our four-legged
friends to enjoy — allowing you to have a worry-free
getaway." — Andre |
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| Owner
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Andre
has always had a toe in the business, actually running
the day-to-day operations for 12 of the last 30 years.
Approximately half of that time was while George (co-founder)
battled Leukemia and Lillian (aka mom, co-founder) focused
on his care. The other 18 years encompassed a wide-ranging
career in technology, including Planning Research Corporation,
BDM International and Micro Warehouse Inc.
Over the last three years, Andre has spearheaded the facelift
of Highland Kennels, updating lighting, flooring, landscaping
and, of course, creation of this website (many thanks
and kudos to Katie
@ Nonlinear NYC). |
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| Andre's
/ Highland Kennels' Pets |
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| Cats |
Harpeaux (Frenchified Harpo,
as in the Marx Brothers); Garfield;
Stosh |
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| Dogs |
Paris — Highland's Parisian
Princess, Charlie — CAN CH. Highland's Charlemagne;
Charlie did a movie with Jeff Bridges called, "A
Dog Year;" Chief — CAN CH. Highland's Bronze C.E.O. |
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Lillian
& George Knobloch
“As life changes, I have turned
the business over to my son, Andre. I am happy to see
that he is carrying on what George and I began over
30 years ago. — It has always been our philosophy
to treat the boarders as our own dogs.” —
Lillian |
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| Co-Founders |
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Both
Lillian and George have always had a love of animals.
In many ways, one was the heart and the other the lungs
that created Highland Kennels. On weekends, they would
be off showing the Highland Labs at shows across the North
American continent. During the week, George worked a
9–5 and Lillian developed the regimen of dog care
that is the basis for much of what is done to this
day at Highland Kennels. Both participated in several
dog clubs, Labrador and all-breed. They helped start
the Mid Jersey Labrador Retriever Club and
both held offices in all of the local clubs. Lillian
has judged at several shows. Our own Tanker was
shown at Westminster in 1993 and his son Ranger followed
suit.
From 1978 through 1981, on vacations from
the 9–5 world, George, his stepson Andre and a
cast of friends and family built what is Highland Kennels
dog boarding, daycare and grooming today, including creation
of a half-acre pond for the dogs to be trained in
field work. |
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| Lillian's
Pets |
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| Cats |
Mr. Happy; Mariah; Mr. Lucky;
Puff |
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| Dogs |
Highland Labradors |
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Amanda
DiPianta
“We are blessed to have Amanda
with us; she is a friendly and knowledgeable pet professional
who has been a strong and welcome addition to our team.”
— Andre |
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| Onsite Kennel Manager |
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Red Cross Certified in Canine CPR
Splash Certified in Grooming Safety
Amanda is a born animal lover. She
cut her teeth in the kennel business as an Onsite Kennel
Technician at an indoor / outdoor facility in Virginia
from 2003–2006. In 2006,
she joined a national chain as a groomer's assistant
and moved to New Jersey. She has been with the Highland
Kennels family since February 2007. |
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| Amanda's
Pets |
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| Dogs |
Chase — German
Shepherd; Manson — Black
Lab Mix; Annie — Black
Lab |
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| Cats |
Cheese Cake, aka “CC” — DSH,
sometimes known
as “Fat Cat;“ Cleo — DSH,
not too skinny either |
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| Rabbit |
Amante — Flop-Eared
Rabbit |
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Animal
Care Provider Team
“Since working with Highland Kennels,
I have never been unhappy with what I do. Dogs have
an unconditional love for their human companions that
never fails to amaze me.” —
Courtney |
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| Highland
Kennels Team Members |
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Courtney
Cannon has had the dream of running her own boarding
kennel since she was 16. For several years, she was persistent
in trying to become a member of the team at Highland
Kennels and we are happy that she joined us in April
2007.
Angie, Shauna (photo above) and Meaghan round
out our Animal Care Providers staff, giving us one
of the best teams in the business. |
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| Pets |
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All
our staff members have their own pets, ranging from lizards to
cats, dogs,
fish and rabbits. See Shauna's dogs Comet, Isabella
and Angel. |
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Alumni
We are proud to say that some of our
alumni are on the road to becoming veterinarians! |
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Ryan
Donahue, Highland Kennels alumnae, studying veterinarian
Lyndsey Emerich, Highland Kennels alumnae, studying
veterinarian |
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