About us
My husband and I live in Advance with 1 of our 5 fur kids Bentley (Whippet/Terrier mix), Bella (Cockapoo), Pongo (Beagle/Terrier mix), Macy (Blue Heeler/Pit Mix), and Brittany (Doberman). All rescues!! We all have lots of love for animals and love getting to meet new animals and forming a bond with them.
To tell you a little more about myself...My name is Michelle aka Shelly or Shell owner and founder of Fur Keepers. I have lived in the Winston area since I was in middle school. My favorite season is spring, & fall, my all time favorite show is Grey's Anatomy and also Nip/Tuck (wish it was still airing). I enjoy helping others, yoga, cooking, traveling, going on cruises, camping, the beach, movies, doing research, problem solving, reading, painting, hiking, listening to music, as well as spending time with friends and family. I've been a Dental Assistant since 2002 and still dabble in it from time to time. I've always felt like there was something missing in my life and have always been striving for something more. I opened Fur Keepers in Aug 2018. Since then, I have been so happy and fulfilled. I graduated from Highland Canine "The Leader in Global Canine Training" June 15, 2023. I'm confident I'll will be able to address obedience needs as well as problematic behaviors and that I have the skills learned during the 6mo Master Dog Training program attended. 412 classroom hours and 548 hands-on/lab hours totaling 960 hours of education to become a Certified Dog Trainer was completed. I have a lifelong passion and love for animals. I'm an only child, so growing up w/o any classmates living close by, my pet during those times was literally my best friend and brought lots of joy to my life. Pets aren't my whole life...they make my life whole.
Kerry, my husband, helper of Fur Keepers Pet Services has lived in the area his whole life except when he was in the Navy for approx 9yrs. He enjoys mostly everything I do except the research and reading part. His favorite TV shows are: Family Feud, Mike and Molly, and King of Queens. He enjoys neon signs, golfing, cooking/grilling, fishing, and jukeboxes.
Hayley (our daughter) is a student pursuing dog grooming, she has a 1-year-old daughter lighting up her world. When she’s not tending to furry clients, she finds hobbies in DIY activities, channeling creativity into projects. She frequently tunes into shows like "Shameless" and "Heartbreak Island".
We all are insured and bonded and can't wait to do business with you!