Staff and Volunteers

 

Details about the human side of the Canine Campus:
Who we are, and how we got here

Terry Smith, off-leash play supervisor
A former North Vancouverite, Canine Campus staff member Terry Smith has been a West Kelowna resident since 1992. She first came to Canine Campus as a volunteer.
Since her own two Chihuahua/dachshund dogs had used and endorsed the facility, Terry volunteered her own time for two months while she was employed at a local care home.
 “I’ve always had lots of animals in my life,” Terry says, “from racoons, pigs and chickens to rodents, dogs and cats. “ Terry’s at-home pet collection currently includes a big black cat that was willed to her by a resident of the care home.
 In May 2008, Canine Campus needed another staff person, so Terry applied.
“Since the opening came up at Canine Campus I’ve never looked back,” Terry says. With the other team members at Canine Campus, she can handle and amuse from sixteen to thirty dogs at a time.
 “Of course I enjoy my human friends Joann and Candy and our numerous school volunteers,” says Terry, “but my favourite thing about the work at Canine Campus is how many different breeds of dogs we get, with their distinct individual personalities.”

Candy Bolokoski, off-leash play supervisor
Originally from Calgary, Candy has lived in the Okanagan for twenty years.
She was introduced to Canine Campus when she began bringing her own dog for daycare while working.
“I was always happy with the daycare services, and also took some obedience training classes at Canine Campus,” says Candy. “When my last office job ended and there was an opening at the dog daycare, it seemed like a good idea to apply. Dogs have always been one of my passions.”
Candy finds the variety and hours at Canine Campus are a perfect fit. She also loves being able to bring her own Wheaton Terrier, Zowie, with her to work.
“ Each morning when I arrive at Canine Campus, I spend about two hours walking the dogs along the creek. How great is that ? It’s my favourite time of the day.”

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