Bio:

Name:  Karen Lofland
Official Title:  Kennel Supervisor
Beginning Year at GAH:  1994
Degrees or Certifications:  1st level of certified kennel operator out of a possible 3 levels.
Originally from city/state:  Miami, FL
Animals Owned/Animal interests:   Sassie, Golden Retriever, She talks back to us that's how she got her name.  Patches, Calico, She hunts for everything and brings it back to us.  E-Wok, DLH, sort of like Garfield, overweight, lazy, very laid back, and talks a lot.  Hercules, DLH, Outside cat, very alert and ready for anything.  Pickles, parrot, She is one of a kind, she has a personality of her own. She's friendly when she wants to be, We try to get her to talk but she won't.   I would like to get involved with a dog rescue to find kids that are lost.
Goals/aspirations in the animal field:  Go as far as I can in the boarding industry, have a new kennel with plenty of room. Built with all the updated stuff they have now for cats - condo's, Dogs - Suites and themes.  I would have a lot of different services like, to name a few, Agility coarse, limousine service, wave pool - not too deep, DIY Bathing facility, bakery with supplies, day care and more.
Favorite Food:  Nachos and Italian Food
Favorite Movie:  Grease
Favorite Type of Music:  Country and some Rap
Favorite get-a-way spot:  Mountains
Person I would like to have lunch with (alive or deceased): Alan Jackson and Toby Keith
Favorite Saying: I just don't have enough time to get things done.
Hobbies: Spending time with my daughter, husband, and my pets.