Our Team
Amanda moved to the Seattle area with her husband and dogs in 2012. She currently has 2 dogs, a 14 year old Great Dane named Bjorn, and a 4-year-old Giant Malamute named Appa who thinks everyone is a friend he hasn’t met yet.
Amanda worked for the kennel for over 5 years when the previous owner decided she was ready to retire. Amanda’s mission is to ensure that the kennel continues to provide the hands-on care we’re known for over the last 54 years.
Amanda enjoys her many roles at the kennel. She enjoys working on the kennel’s marketing components, including website building, social media, and videography. Her favorite part is being hands-on with your pets both in the office and throughout their stay.
Amanda
Owner
Shannon
Assistant Manager – Office
Shannon is one of our Assistant Managers, and helps ensure the kennel runs smoothly day to day.
Shannon has lived in Maple Valley her whole life and has a passion for pets of all sizes and types! She grew up with horses, goats, & American Bulldogs. But, she also has a special place in her heart for the little guys.
Her first dog of her own was a Chihuahua named Sid. Shannon has 2 rescue cats, Bran & Osha, and a Mini Dachshund, Theon.
She has a passion for animals, art, & music. When she isn’t here you can usually find her at home with her furbabies, playing video games, watching videos, concert going, or training with Theon!
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Sydney is one of our Assistant Managers, and helps ensure the kennel runs smoothly day to day.
She grew up in Washington and has spent most of her life either outdoors, with animals, or both! Sydney has a spunky Pomeranian who knows he’s the king of the world and a Black Lab that begs to differ. When she’s not at work, she prefers to be hanging out with her family and dogs, four wheeling through muddy trails, or experimenting in the kitchen. Sydney has a special place in her heart for dogs and cats that take longer to warm up and she won’t quit until they are best friends.
Sydney is Pet CPR certified.
Sydney
assistant manager – Office
Garrett
assistant manager – Kennel
Garrett has been a member of the Centennial Kennels family for over 5 years. His calm demeanor and unending patience comes in very handy when working with dogs who are on the shy side.
When not at the kennel he enjoys working on classic cars, and exploring the great outdoors.
He is currently working on becoming a Certified Animal Behavior Specialist.
Arianna loves being a part of the centennial kennel team as she is a major animal lover no matter how big or small!
When she’s not at work you can find her spending time with family, binge-watching tv shows and spending extra quality time with her 3 cats, 2 dogs and 2 Guinea pigs.
“My favorite thing about my job is seeing all of the different animals and their personalities. It’s the little things an animal does that can make my day!”
Arianna
Assistant Manager – Kennel
ALLYSSA
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amy
Trainer
Andy
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April
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Audrey A.
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Audrey T.
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Audrey has lived in maple valley since she was 6 years old. She has enjoyed having dogs and cats all her life. She currently has two Weiner dogs.
Audrey has worked at centennial kennels since 2020. She is pursuing a degree in wildlife conservation and ecological sciences with a minor in zoology from Washington State University.
“I love animals very much and hope to work with them for the rest of my life.”
Emily
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Emily has loved working with all animals big and small since she was a kid. She has 2 cats, 2 dogs and a Guinea pig named Milo.
She’s currently raising a pig for FFA named Tater!
When not at work you can catch her hanging out with friends or reading a good book.
“When at work my favorite thing to do is squeeze in a cuddle or two with the cats”.
Cailey
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Cailey has known for a long time that one her passions is working with animals. As a former member of Tahoma FFA, she enjoyed learning how to raise livestock and had a lot of fun in the surrounding community.
While at the kennels she excels at meeting the needs and loves of your furry friends. Away from work she’s planning her next adventure.
Chrissy
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Dalton
gROOMER
JaCKIE
gROOMER
Jackie has known all her life that she would be doing a career path working with animals. Her family has raised dogs, farm animals, and even had a non-profit cat rescue throughout her childhood. Dogs and goats are her favorite.
She’s been working in the pet industry since 2003 but didn’t find her passion for teaching others about animals until 2012 while working on a bachelors in small business. She is now a Master Groomer and is helping shape the next generation of groomers.
Her focus is ensuring that each dog in her care is treated with love and respect, and to use techniques that cater to each pet’s unique personality and triggers to ensure that the grooming experience is not only stress free but enjoyable.
Kate
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Madison
Groomer | Tech
Madison joined the Centennial Kennels Crew in early 2023. While at the kennel she splits her time between the grooming salon and taking care of pets during their stay.
Outside of work she enjoys exploring and camping the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She is an avid hiker and is always accompanied by her four legged sidekick Iris, who is always down for the next adventure.
MAKAYLA
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mELANIE
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mICHAEL
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mIKE
MAINTENANCE
SANDRA
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Shelby
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Shelby grew up in Washington State. Dogs and cats have been a constant source of joy in her life.
She currently has 2 dogs; a Pomeranian mix and a Yellow Lab. She also has a black cat who is an American shorthair mix! Shelby strives to make sure all animals feel as comfortable and loved as possible.
When not working she loves hanging out with her pets, family & friends or doing school work.
“I love taking pictures of all the cuties at work, it’s always hard to delete them afterwards from my phone.” – Shelby
Justyce
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Shallen
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Reegan
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We Would Love to have you join us!
Employment Opportunities
We have a large dedicated customer base with many repeat clients. We really get to know the animals that stay with us. Our focus is on providing a fun, safe, and comfortable place for them to stay when their families are away from home.
The Kennel Tech position is a fun, rewarding, team oriented job, but be prepared to work hard and get dirty. You will be expected to work some weekends. You should expect to work most holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Spring Break, etc.
Part Time
Part Time Kennel Tech:
Starting $17.00+/hr BOE
2:30pm – no later than 7pm
This is primarily weekends but days will fluctuate and you must be available all major holidays. We can work around school or other responsibilities.
You will be responsible for the health and safety of the pets under our care so maturity and attention to detail are a must.
You must be at least 18 years old.
Full Time
Full Time Kennel Tech: 3.5 days/week
Starting $17.00+/hr BOE
7:30-6:30pm with a 2 hour break mid day
Half day can either be 7:30am-1pm or 2:30-6:30pm
This is primarily weekends but days will fluctuate and you must be available all major holidays. We can work around school or other responsibilities.
You will be responsible for the health and safety of the pets under our care so maturity and attention to detail are a must.
You must be at least 18 years old.
