Please Note: Our front desk is closed on all holidays. Our team will start pickup/drop-off on the next business day. Any calls or messages will also be returned the following business day. Thank you!

Professional Pet Care Services for Western PA and the Surrounding Areas Since 1960

Connie Winters

President and Founder

Connie Winters has been synonymous with the best in pet care for Indiana and the surrounding areas since 1960. As a child, she boarded dogs on the family farm to earn money to keep a horse. Her passion for dogs, cats, and horses continues today as she oversees the growth and development of the area’s premier pet resort.

With a BS in Biology from IUP, she set about building the first boarding kennel in the county, and she has never given up her goal to offer the best care for pets. A member of the American Boarding Kennels Association, the International Boarding and Pet Services Association, evaluator for AKC Canine Good Citizen programs, and supporter of the local 4-H and humane groups, she has stayed at the forefront regarding health issues, cleaning protocols, staff training and reducing stress for pets in all aspects of their lives. Connie has had a lifelong passion for horses and animals of all sorts.

STACY GHIARDI

MANAGER

As general manager, Stacy oversees our wonderful team of caregivers at the Pet Resort and our furry guests’ day-to-day operations and care. She has years of experience in hospitality, service, and customer care. As a teenager, she earned her pet care skills as one of our kennel helpers and continues to stay abreast of new developments in the animal world. She has four children who share her love of animals. Stacy’s family has several dogs, cats, and horses.

JENNIFER CRYTZER

MASTER GROOMER

As a National Certified Master Groomer, Jennifer brings talent, compassion, and a thorough understanding of the grooming process to our Grooming department. She served as the director of Romani’s Grooming School for many years. She stays updated on the latest developments in the grooming industry and employs modern, gentle techniques during the grooming process. She enjoys grooming cats and all breeds of dogs. Jennifer has two children who share her interest in dogs and horses.

Our Dedicated Pet Care Team

Our high-energy, dedicated pet care team comprises a mix of mature young people and those who are young at heart, all of whom love animals and enjoy spending their days caring for and playing with dogs of all sizes and snuggling with our cat guests. Staff must complete training in dog behavior and body language, along with hours of shadowing senior staff, before being allowed to manage their group of dogs. Team members are trained in procedures related to cleaning, pet handling, health concerns, stress reduction, dog and cat behaviors, and body language. Several of our pet care team members hold pet CPR certifications. It takes a team effort to ensure all our guests are safe, healthy, and having fun.

Our State-Of-The-Art Facility

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Training Yard
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Our Activity Programs

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Our Healthy Pet Program

Lodging rates include at least 3 trips to elimination areas for dogs, daily charting of pet’s eating, elimination, exercise and general health & well-being checks. We will contact you and your veterinary office if possible or a veterinary emergency service in the event of a true emergency.