19 Bennett Road
Brewer, Maine 04412
207-989-7979

Our Staff

We are proud to announce that our staff consists of hard-working, knowledge-able, passionate animal lovers who are dedicated to the care for your animals and have taken the time to prove this by getting certified in Pet First Aid and CPR!

We are prepared to provide you to best care-no matter what!

Receptionists

Our Receptionists are the faces of Bear Brook. They are always ready with a kind word and a cheerful attitude in person or over the phone. They can pretty much help you with anything you may need.  Many of our receptionists are cross-trained for doggy daycare and as kennel techs. We all work together to give your pets the best!

Kennel Technicians

Our Kennel Technicians are the ones that take care of your pets during their stay at Bear Brook! They provide loving care and attention for all of the animals and make sure that your pets are comfortable during their stay. They have all been taught how to read dog body language and how to detect signs of irritation, illness, etc.  Many of our employees are animal science majors or other professions at local Universities and colleges.

Doggy Daycare Attendants

Our doggy daycare attendants are trained on dog behavior and body language and monitor our pups all day long to ensure proper play and making sure they are fulfilling their time in daycare! Their duties include watching over the pack and communicating with clients, as well as keeping the daycare yards and indoor areas sanitary and free of any messes.  

Giovanna(Manager and Certified Head Trainer)

Giovanna has been with us since August of 2019. She has had a passion for dogs since she was young. Volunteering at the humane society with problematic dogs opened her eyes to the world of training. She graduated from Bangor High School in 2019 and since then has been spending her time working with dogs in a wide variety of settings such as fostering, training, and she spends her free time in Europe visiting her family. She is an accomplished trainer, receptionist, kennel tech, doggy daycare attendant, and the manager of Bear Brook Kennel. Giovanna prides herself in always being accessible for our clients of Bear Brook to receives constant updates of their animals while they're away, as well as creating a safe and welcoming workplace for her employees. Giovanna is always learning and expanding her knowledge as a trainer. She believes growing as a person never stops!

Riley

Riley has been on our team since August of 2022. She works afternoons in the kennel where she provides top-notch care, feeding, cleaning, and loving all of our guests. She has a passion for all animals, however cats hold a special place in her heart. She has two of her own named Fat Patty and Boy Cat that she loves very much. Riley is a sweet and caring worker, we are very lucky to have her apart of our group. 

Kyra

Kyra joined our team in early 2024, and quickly proved herself in her hard work and compassion for animals. Kyra works full time in our cattery as she is the true cat whisperer! She knows how to tame even the feistiest ones. She is also quick to help any employee that needs it and be on her A- game every day she is here. She has grown up with cats and loves animals more than anything. In her free time she enjoys making art. Kyra is in school to be a vet tech through UMA Bangor and is excited to have a career where she can be surrounded by animals all of the time! 

Dru

Dru is one of our kennel techs and daycare attendants, and she is a positive, reliable, and confident worker! Dru is always willing to offer help, as well as be a good friend to all of her coworkers. She is friendly to all staff, customers, and especially all of our animals. She has a cat of her own named Coconut who is the sweetest kitten and dru's whole world. She has grown up around dogs of all kinds of temperaments and sizes and uses that experience to better herself as an employee. We appreciate her so much!

Katherine

Katherine joined our team in the Summer of 2024, and has been a great addition to our team. She has a positive attitude and always willing to learn more about the job. Katherine enjoys spending time with and family and her young pup, Hefe. She has a deep passion for animals in need and after getting a job in the animal field, realized that this was her calling. She hopes to be a trainer someday and we know she will do amazing at it!

Holly

Holly has been with us since 2007 as our Day Care Director. She also has worked as a kennel tech, as a receptionist, and as a training assistant. She has taken a Dog Day Care: Beyond the Leash, seminar to help further her knowledge of dog behavior. She has worked with animals for over 12 years, can read the dogs very well, and all the dogs in Day Care love her! She has always owned dogs and loves interacting with them in the Day Care setting. Her hobbies include dancing at Native American pow wows, making native regalia, doing beadwork and other art-related crafts. 

Faith

Faith joined us in June of 2021. Faith has always had a big heart when it come to animals, and tends to surround herself with as many dogs and cats as possible. If she is not actively working with animals, then she is doggy sitting or cuddling with her pups at home. Her experience working at a doggy daycare/kennel has furthered her love for animals and understanding of each and every one. Her broad knowledge of dog behaviors and tendencies make her very successful here! She is enrolled in Umaine at Augusta's Vet Tech program, her passion runs deep and we know she will accomplish great things. 

Trinity

 Joining our team August 2024, Trinity has been a very important member here at Bear Brook. She is thoughtful, selfless and loves the animals just like they are her own! Trinity attends Umaine and has a big interest in animals large and small! Trinity is always the first to help customers as well as coworkers and we couldn't do it without her. 

Steve

Steve is a long-term employee who oversees the kennels as well as takes care of many of our maintenance needs. He’s our go-to guy for everything!
207-989-7979 19 Bennett Road
Brewer, Maine 04412
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