Shamrock Pet Resort Staff
Matthew Bourisaw, dog trainer, has worked at Sauk Prairie full time since October 2009. He was raised in St. Louis, Missouri and has worked in the animal care field since 2007. Matt is a certified master dog trainer and a certified professional dog trainer and received his training at the Tom Rose School. Additionally, he attended the University of North Texas and received a Bachelor's of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2009.
Matt shares his home with two Belgian Malinois Shepherds named Maeby and Mingus. He also has a cat named Rufus. His animal related hobbies include ringsport, agility training, narcotics detection and search & rescue.
Matt enjoys working at Sauk Prairie and especially loves the friendliness of the employees, who he feels would help him with anything should he need it. He enjoys jazz music and likes biking, goifing and, of course, dog training.
Kennel assistant Kyle Crosby has been a part time employee at Shamrock Pet Resort since June 2002. A native of Sauk Prairie, Kyle enjoys working at the hospital because of the people he is able to meet - and work with - and the relationships he builds. He also enjoys being able to give pet owners the opportunity to go on vacations without having to worry about the care of their pets.
In 2009, Kyle received his Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Wisconsin at Baraboo/Sauk County. He is currently continuing his education at the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse and is studying sports management with an emphasis in coaching.
Kyle has two dogs named Jager and Malibu, and a cat named Scotch. He likes to hunt with Jager, a field spaniel. Kyle also enjoys playing and coaching hockey, fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle.
Matt is an animal caretaker. He is pictured here with his dog, Brandy.
Morgan Kelley is a high school student who is planning on going to veterinary school some day to follow in the footsteps of her father, Dr. Joe Kelley. She is pictured here with her Jack Russell Terrier, Stella.
Animal caretaker Debbie Faust joined the Shamrock Pet Resort staff as a part-time employee in 2008 and as a full-time employee in 2009. Debbie loves the friendly, family-like atmosphere at the hospital and enjoys taking care of all the pet guests at the resort. She shares her home with two dogs, Cosmo and Gretta. Debbie's hobbies include camping, hiking, rock hunting and going to car shows, craft shows and farmers' markets.
Anna Udelhofen is the receptionist at Shamrock Pet Resort. She loves interacting with clients and enjoys helping care for pets. A member of the staff since 2009, she hails from Grand Rapids, Michigan and attended Northwood University, where she received her Bachelor's of Business Administration in 2009. Anna and her husband share their home with two dogs, Jackson and Abbey. She loves spending time outdoors and enjoys camping, hiking and going on road trips with her husband.
Ashley Hellenbrand is an animal caretaker. She is pictured here with her dog, Hunter.
Samantha Niemann has worked in Shamrock Pet Resort since August 2006. She was raised in North Freedom and is working towards a degree in animal science at the University of Wisconsin at Platteville.
The owner of a two goldfish, a dog named Jack and a cat named Isabella, Samantha says that animals bring her joy. She also likes to be able to ensure clients that their pet will have a safe and pleasant stay at Shamrock Pet Resort. She is a member of her university's softball team and she likes playing with her dog and being outdoors.
Hannah is an animal caretaker.
Jody Persinger is a groomer at Shamrock Pet Resort. She is pictured here with her dog, Vash.
Brenna Kelley is a high school student who enjoys gymnastics and working in the family business. She is pictured here with her Jack Russell Terrier, Ladybug.