Carolyn Healy
Assistant Manager

Carolyn joined our ADL management team in 2010 and is thrilled to finally have found a working environment that puts a smile on her face every day! She grew up in Santa Cruz where her love for animals was cultivated in a home that was always full of them! Her family got their first dog, a Cockapoo named Theodore, when Carolyn was a toddler. “Luckily, my parents loved animals as well so we always had several at any given point in time.” Her other pets have included three dogs, three cats, four turtles, two ducks and a six foot long iguana named Isaac.

After graduating from San Jose State University with a B.A. in Radio/Television/Film, she moved to Los Angeles and worked in a couple of jobs related to her field of study but found little enjoyment. She moved back up to Northern California in hopes of finding work she felt more fulfilled by. Having always had a passion for dogs, she began working as a part-time dog walker and pet-sitter in 2009. “I realized that working with dogs made me happier than I had felt in any of my previous jobs.”

It was during this time she decided to further pursue a career with animals. “I wasn’t sure if finding a full time job working with dogs was actually a reality for me at this point in my life. But, sure enough, I found ADL and I couldn’t be happier! I’m so excited to continue working with dogs in such a great environment with such a great people!”

Carolyn is currently studying to become a Certified Pet Care Technician and is looking forward to taking advantage of all of the continuing dog education classes A Dog’s Life offers including Pet First Aid and CPR.

Aside from animals, Carolyn’s other passions include traveling and wine. She has spent the last two years helping her husband start a winery and has been able to spend some time traveling in the meantime. Carolyn lives in Saratoga with her husband and her 5 month old French bulldog named J.P.

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MaryAnne is a California Native and grew up in a farming community outside of San Diego. She is currently attending SFSU where she is majoring in History. Eventually, she would like to become a history teacher.

She currently has 2 cats, Cyrus and Cleo, and a Lab/German Shepherd/Border Collie Mix puppy named Bella. Prior to working at A DOG'S LIFE, MaryAnne raised a service dog for Canine Companions for Independence. She also volunteered giving riding lessons with TEACH, the Therapeutic Equestrian Activity Center for the Handicapped. When she is not working at ADL or in school, MaryAnne enjoys camping and sewing.

MaryAnne says, "My favorite part of working at ADL is the fact that I get to play with dogs all day -- what's better than that?!"

MaryAnne is a Certified Pet Care Technician through the Pet Care Services Association.

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Eric is a Sunnyvale native, born and raised. He is currently a student at De Anza Junior College, taking care of his general education. While he is undecided on what he will be studying in the future, he is leaning towards Environmental Studies.

Prior to working at A DOG’S LIFE, he worked at a major chain pet store for about a year, where he was a cashier and often helped out when the groomers needed an extra hand. He has also had a number of pets throughout his life. He grew up with a cocker spaniel mix named Pearl, and a cocker spaniel named Tasha. He currently has two cats, Shadow, a black medium haired mix they adopted from the Humane Society and Louise, a cat his family rescued. Last but not least is his Beta fish named Marilyn, who Eric got to keep after a client from his previous job wanted to return him. As his store was not allowed to resell him, Eric says, “I adopted him that night, and bought a cool half globe hanging fish tank for my wall. He's a trooper still trucking along.” Eric and his family obviously have a soft spot in their hearts for animals in need of a good home!

Outside of work, Eric enjoys working on his car, watching the Family Guy, spoiling his kitty, playing his Playstation 2, and playing the drums. Music is a big part of Eric’s life.

Says Eric, “My favorite part of my job at ADL is developing relationships on a one on one basis with the dogs… if there is one dog or even a few dogs at the end of the night, I love bringing out the "cool" toys, such as [the rope toys for] playing tug-a-war. Another favorite thing to do at work is giving the dogs loving I’m always giving; back and belly scratches with the occasional butt scratches. I’m not ashamed.”

Eric is a Certified Pet Care Technician through the Pet Care Services Association and has completed a course in Pet First Aid and CPR.

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Lindsey grew up in Connecticut, and while she and her family spent a lot of time moving around when she was a child, as long as the family pets were with them, it was home. Lindsey relocated to California toward the end of 2008, and that is when she found A DOG'S LIFE. Eventually, she would like to be a teacher. She plans on going to school for Political Science and Philosophy.

Prior to relocating, Lindsey worked at a boarding kennel. She enjoyed the time she had with the dogs, but wanted to work with them regularly, and in a group. Finding ADL was perfect for her!

Lindsey has two cats (a 15 year old calico named Jasmine and a 2 year old bobtail named Bubba) and 2 green iguanas (Drake and Elliot) who all moved across the country with her. In her spare time, Lindsey likes to dance, write and travel. She is also a member of the Felidae Foundation, which helps protect wild cats.

Lindsey says her favorite part of working at ADL is "watching and helping the dogs make new friends. They keep me laughing all day."

Lindsey is an Advanced Certified Pet Care Technician through the Pet Care Services Association and has completed a course in Pet First Aid and CPR.

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Kiera grew up in Hayward, California, and then moved with her family to Utah when she was fifteen. She attended the University of Utah, where she was enrolled in their pre-law program for a semester. Recently, Kiera has moved back to the Bay area, but she has not given up on her dream of becoming a lawyer, and she hopes to pursue that goal in the future.

Outside of work and school, Kiera calls herself "a gamer and an avid manga/anime fan!" She is proud to say that she has been collecting since she was thirteen years old. Kiera also enjoys spending time with her new puppy, Asche, a Chihuahua and Mexican Hairless mix. Asche comes to daycare with Kiera, and she loves to play with all of her furry friends at A DOG'S LIFE Palo Alto!

Although she never owned a dog of her own growing up, Kiera was always surrounded by her friends' dogs, and she knew that she would enjoy working with dogs professionally. Sharing her life with Asche has also helped Kiera realize just how much she loves dogs! Kiera has definitely found her niche working for A DOG'S LIFE, and she claims that she looks forward to increasing her role with the A DOG'S LIFE team. Apart from enjoying her fellow staff and all of the friendly daycare dogs she has met, she says that she really appreciates how working for A DOG'S LIFE provides her with "a sense of accomplishment."

Kiera is a Certified Pet Care Technician through the Pet Care Services Association.


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Lora is a Certified Pet Care Technician through the Pet Care Services Association.


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Although she did quite a bit of moving around, April spent most of her years in Winston-Salem, NC. April hopes to soon be attending the Elementary Education program at San Jose State University. Eventually, she would like to be teaching kindergarten through third grade, and spending her summers off working as a dog breeder. She shares her life with three dogs—a Doberman Pinscher named Winston, a French Bulldog named Lennox, and a Pitt Bull Terrier named Silas, who has made many friends at ADL—as well as a Leopard Gecko named Lady Gaga. In her spare time, April loves exploring the Bay Area with her boyfriend and friends: visiting San Francisco, going on hikes with her dogs, taking horseback riding trips, and going to see Sharks hockey games.

April grew up around animals—horses, cats, a rabbit, a parakeet, and an adopted goat—and she got her first dog, a Dalmatian named Dottie, when she was ten. She began working with animals professionally in 2007, when she was able to learn about basic dog behavior and training at a doggie daycare. She continued on the same career path and worked at another doggie daycare when she returned to North Carolina for school.

Now that she has found a place at A DOG’S LIFE, April is able to continue interacting with dogs. When asked what she likes most about her experience, she answers, “I think all the free doggie kisses I get might be my favorite part of the job!” She really strives to create a special bond with each of the dogs she meets and she is very interested in learning each dog’s unique personality. She explains, “I love when the dogs know they did something right and that they are going to get a treat. The smile on their faces and the excitement that vibrates through their little bodies is just too cute!”

April is a Certified Pet Care Technician through the Pet Care Services Association.

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Daniela is a Certified Pet Care Technician through the Pet Care Services Association.



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