Meet Our Team

For Rachel, working at a hotel for dogs was a childhood dream, and THPR is that and so much more. Rachel has been thrilled to join the THPR family, and loves how her role allows her to support the staff in meaningful ways, partner with local employment programs, hang out with pups, and get glimpses into our client's days. When not at work, you can find likely Rachel, and her dog Max hiking, kayaking, or at the dog beach.

As an active and fun-loving individual, Bonnie enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and hanging out with her Cane Corso mix, Cuevo. When she's not enjoying SLO's many outdoor activities, she visits her family in Victorville, Ca. Her love for dogs led her to the Pet Resort. She's glad to be a part of the THPR family, spending time with the dogs and getting to know them and their personalities.

August grew up in San Luis Obispo County and is happy to work at a job in the area that makes it their mission to help people. August grew up around animals, and they have a dog and three cats that they love very much.

Patience moved from the Central Valley to obtain an Animal Science Degree at Cal Poly. She loves working with the dogs and really enjoys spending time with them at THPR. When she is not taking pet pictures for report cards, or attending class, she can be found spending quality time with her beloved cat, Church, crocheting or playing video games.

Originally from the central valley, Karen moved to Slo to pursue a degree in Animal Science at CalPoly. She hopes to become a veterinarian some day, inspired by the numerous pets back home, which include: 6 dogs, 3 cats, chickens, horses and sheep.

Martha's long-time love for horses and animals began on her family's ranch in Mexico. Inspired by that love, Martha moved from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo for Cal Poly's Animal Science program and fell in love with the area. While she is exceptionally passionate about horses in her free time, she also loves caring for her Doberman puppy, Beowulf, playing with her six-year-old Chihuahua, and putting together Lego sculptures.

Hello, my name is Eva Daniels. Some of my favorite things to do in my free time are baking, working on my car, and listening to music. I have a German Shepherd at home and her name is Sadie. One little known fact about me is that I have a pet rabbit that is actually older than I am!

Mandy traveled to San Luis Obispo all the way from Fresno in order to attend Cal Poly to pursue her Animal Science degree. To wind down from study time, Mandy loves to go on hikes with her Border Collie mix, relax at the beach, and stargaze the night away. Mandy’s passion for animals only grows the longer she spends at Thousand Hills!

I've always been an animal lover. When I was seven, my parents got our first dog. She was a yellow lab named Bailey. Bailey was only a couple of months old and lived to be about twelve years old. I couldn't imagine growing up without her. She, among other reasons, is why I'm a total dog person. Dogs never get old for me, and seeing them and caring for them as a job used to be a crazy idea to me, and I love it. Outside of work, I consider myself a Jack of all trades. I've taken photography classes in High school at Arroyo Grande for two years, which include Photoshop lessons. I have been in the BSA (Boy Scouts of America) program since I was ten and am now an Eagle Scout. I have done archery and competed in competitions for a total of 9 years, and I was in each of the schools I attended for eight years and competed for four of those years. I've also volunteered at Rancho de los Animales for the Disabled, a horse ranch, for about a year. Most recently, I have been rock climbing at the pad for three years. I'm so glad to be working here at Thousand Hills Pet Resort; don't be afraid to say hi if you see me!

Originally from Texas, Astrid has called San Luis Obispo home for over two years. As a U.S. veteran with a bachelor’s degree in Communication, she loves spending time outdoors, especially with her dog Murphy, exploring the Central Coast. In her role as receptionist, her goal is to make every pet parent feel at ease. “I know how hard it can be to leave your pet behind, so I do my best to make sure every family feels confident and comfortable while their furry friend is with us.”

Celeste has always called the Central Coast home and grew up on a ranch in Paso Robles, which ignited her love for animals. On her free time you can find her pursuing her passion for art, watching the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua, or spending time with her dog Nana. She also enjoys hiking with her dog and spending time with family.

Sophia is known as Sophie by her friends and she has two dogs and a bird. She used to have two rats and would have an "aviary of rats" if she could. She also likes to draw, play the piano, and also crochet -- let her know if you need a potholder!

Matt enjoys making music, playing video games & playing with dogs. He is a physics major and is also learning dog training at our Gentle Touch Pet Training program. He loves animals, and working at Thousand Hills gives him plenty of time to play with the dogs.

Hi! I am Anya Petrilli. I am from the Bay Area originally but I grew up here in SLO county. I currently live in Los Osos and I love animals! I own two dogs named Logan, a Husky/Lab mix, and Jethro, a Chihuahua/Terrier mix. I also own a cat, Duke, and a Turtle, Frank. I am currently working to become a dog trainer. I want to work personally with helping train service dogs. I love horror movies and reading mystery books. Fall is my favorite season!

Ashlin is from the area, and chose to stay here in order to attend Cal Poly. Ashlin is an animal science major, and has a huge passion for animals! She enjoys spending time with her friends and family in the great outdoors; aside from exploring nature, Ashlin loves animals and theme parks! At home, Ashlin has four cats, a dog, and a bearded dragon, and is a self-proclaimed cat lover! She is ready to spoil your feline friends when they stay at Thousand Hills!

Mickey started out in Santa Margarita, but moved back to San Luis Obispo to raise her two amazing daughters. She loves to be creative through sewing, and has been sewing since she was 5 years old. Her background is in historical clothing, which gave her lots of experience in her art. Now, she loves making cheerleading bows for her SLO High School’s cheer teams. At home, she and her family have a super cat named Spike. Lovingly referred to as an adventure cat, Spike goes everywhere with them, including camping at the Grand Canyon!

As a Cayucos native and an animal lover from the very start, Amy has enjoyed caring for all of the boarding and daycare animals here at Thousand Hills. When she is not caring for animals here, she spends her time playing with and caring for her own animals. Her two dogs and four cats are always happy to greet her when she comes home from work!

Ryan grew up in San Luis Obispo and has had dogs, cats, and birds his whole life. He enjoys rescuing and fostering animals and helping them find their forever home. As a contract artist, he makes 3D animation and likes to paint skateboard decks in his free time.

Originally from Thousand Oaks, California, Ali came to San Luis Obispo to attend Cal Poly. She is currently getting her major in History and her minor in Spanish, and is on track to graduate after only three years! Even as she works and goes to classes, she still manages to make time for her myriad of hobbies, including swimming, surfing, hiking, and camping. When she is not spending time in the great outdoors, she loves listening to music and spending time with her three dogs and three cats.

Alesio was born and raised here on the central coast and has always had a love for animals. He has three dogs at home: Amos, Koia, and Bebe. In his free time, he enjoys drawing and playing board games. He likes working at Thousand Hills because the area is beautiful, and being around dogs all day is great.

Sarah is a long time resident of the Central Coast. After a decade in Engineering, they decided to pursue their passion for animals and is excited to be a part of the THPR team. Sarah has hopes to become a dog trainer and exotic vet assistant in the near future. They love their companion Springer Spaniel, Confetti, and their multiple pet frogs. In their spare time, Sarah runs their own small business selling their art and handmade jewelry.

Tyler has lived in San Luis Obispo County his whole life and has had a variety of pets along the way. He enjoys caring for birds, reptiles, dogs, and cats, which led him to work at Thousand Hills. His most memorable pet was a German Shepherd mix named Blaze that his family rescued. Blaze went on to live with Tyler for the next 15 years. In his free time, you can find Tyler hiking, gaming, or practicing his art.

Evelyn moved to the sunny Central Coast last year with her Border Collie, Banner. She started dog sports from a young age influenced by her mom and grandma who used to do dog sports. She began her agility journey with her first dog, an Australian Shepherd, and now continues that passion with Banner. Her training experience at Gentle Touch Pet Training eventually led her to join the team at Thousand Hills. Evelyn loves working here because it allows her to bring Banner along and connect with a wide variety of dogs and their owners every day.

Mekenzie is originally from the Lompoc area and is majoring in Animal Science at Cal Poly with the goal of going into the Zoology field. In her free time, you can find her paddleboarding at the beach, hiking, or reading. She has always grown up around animals and currently has a Great Dane named Indy and two Bengal cats named Naja and Kimba.

Rosa was born and raised in San Luis Obispo and she has always had a deep love for animals. She shares her home with two cats, Nina and Nico, who keep her company and constantly entertained. She enjoys working at Thousand Hills because it allows her to spend time with all kinds of pets. She is currently studying Psychology at Cuesta College. In her free time, she enjoy's crafting and relaxing with her cats.

Gael is currently a senior at Arroyo Grande High School with a strong passion for animals. He is especially interested in breeding and raising healthy crested geckos. On his free time, Gael plays soccer and enjoys volunteering at Rancho De Los Animales, learning more about animal care, and finding new ways to help pets live their best lives. Gael has six dogs of his own and hopes to become a veterinarian one day.

Jenavieve is a student at San Luis Obispo High School with a lifelong love for animals. She moved to SLO in third grade and has adored the Central Coast ever since. After graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in Animal Science or Zoology. Outside of school and work, you’ll likely find Jenavieve enjoying the outdoors — whether it’s hiking the local trails or soaking up the sun at the beach. At home, she shares her heart with two dogs: Jax, a pittie mix, and Nyx, a chihuahua.

Originally from Colorado, Sadie moved to California in the 3rd grade and has been loving it ever since. She is a senior at San Luis Obispo High School and was recently named captain of the cheerleading team! She has always had a passion for animals, especially dogs and horses.