Our Team
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Amanda Garretsen
Amanda is the Owner and Operator of Cloud Nine Pet Boarding, and has a lifelong passion for animal care. Beyond her personal pursuit of gold-standard pet-sitting for several years in her formative years… She is also a Certified Medical Assistant (NAIT 2012), trained in Animal Health Technology (NAIT 2014), is a Fear-Free Certified Professional, a member of the Alberta Fear Free Alliance (AFFA), and holds current certification in Pet First Aid (Walks N’ Wags). Amanda also held the managerial role at an Edmonton Area-based Kennel from 2017-2021, during which time the Kennel received the Community Votes Platinum Award for the Edmonton and Surrounding Area (2021).
With rescued fur-babies (with varying levels of social-skills) of her own, Amanda understands the discomfort of leaving them in someone else’s care while being away. This is why she operates with the mentality of caring for your loved ones as if they are her own! Putting the needs of your pet first, is her priority.
“Nothing warms my heart more than seeing the human-animal bond. It’s simply the best.”
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Jaidon Oltsher
Jaidon is our Weekend Operations Manager and certified Dog Groomer (Prestige Dog Grooming School) offering Bath & Tidy and Full-Grooming for our canine clients. She also works closely with a local rescue organization (Zoe’s Animal Rescue), has numerous years of pet boarding experience, holds certification in Pet First Aid, and loves working with animals of all kinds. Her knowledge and experience with rescues is a huge asset to our team.
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Samantha Johnson
Samantha is a Senior Animal Care Attendant at Cloud Nine and has been with us since opening day. Growing up on a local farm, she has always had a passion for taking care of a wide variety of animals. Her experience with animal behaviour and certification in Pet First Aid (Walks N’ Wags) coupled with her sunny disposition, make her a pro at mingling dogs into their play groups.
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Shae Gerlitz
Shae has been a Senior Animal Care Attendant since 2021. She is also trained as an Animal Health Technologist (NAIT 2024) and has a keen interest in our reptilian/amphibian & other exotic friends! Her passion for animal-care and certification in Pet First Aid (Walks N’ Wags) are an incredible asset to our Cloud Nine Crew. She is also currently completing her certification as a Professional Dog-Groomer. (Prestige Dog Grooming School)
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Emma Sherwin
Emma is a Kennel Attendant here at Cloud Nine. She has 10+ years of pet boarding experience and has had numerous pets of her own. Her calm demeanour and gentle energy make her a natural caregiver. Emma primarily establishes our playgroups for our canine guests and has extensive knowledge in canine body-language & behaviour.