ABOUT
US
Village Sentry Pet Care is a family-owned business, that prioritizes our animals' well-beings. By having our home on the same property as our facility, we stay hands-on with every aspect of our operation 24/7.
We invite you to tour our facility anytime during our normal business hours, although, to insure ample time for your tour, scheduled appointments are available and encouraged.
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Moving to Hollis in 1972, the Ciampa family adored animals, and their family grew as they adopted many dogs, cats, and horses. Pat Ciampa, the mother of the current owner Michele Kuzmich, loved larger bred animals. She discovered Great Danes and knew instantly that this dog breed was perfect for her. The loving mother began to breed Great Dane pups of her own. As this dog breed requires particular care, Village Sentry Kennel was founded in 1976.
Now, nearly four decades later, we don’t consider ourselves a kennel, but your pet's home away from home. The same concept is still practiced as it was by Pat Ciampa: when you go away or out of town, we fulfill your beloved companions’ needs seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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Moving back to Hollis in 2007 from New York, Michele Kuzmich, daughter of Pat Ciampa, wanted to reconnect with the business that had such a tremendous impact on her life while growing up. She and her husband Mark took ownership of Village Sentry Pet Care, taking a fresh approach pet-care to keep up with the ever-changing needs of pet-owners. One of their new additions to the business is the Doggie Daycare program. It's a wonderful addition for working owners as their pets enjoy an interactive and social day full of activities, even while their owners are away.
"Years later, having raised my children," Michele Kuzmich says, "I am so grateful to be back to my roots. Now, my own daughter and our amazing team of dedicated staff can enjoy some of the same opportunities that I had [when I was younger] and have become part of our pet loving team."
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We look forward to meeting both you and your pet.
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Sincerely,
Michele, Mark, & the entire VSPC team
Our Team
Meet the lovely individuals caring for your furry friends!
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We're a close knit group of co-workers who take pride in our everyday work, and we look forward to meeting you and your pets!
Corrine
General Manager
I have been working at VSPC over a decade, although it has been in my family for longer. I love working alongside my mom and all of the dedicated staff. Now, I hold the responsibility of taking care of the pets as well as ensuring that the facility runs smoothly. Although you may find me in the office most of the time, I know each animal individually and how they're cared for by very hard-working girls. As a child, I always knew I wanted to be a part of VSPC and I'm happy to know I achieved that for myself and my own dog, Regi!
Sam
Manager
I've been a part of the VSPC family since 2017. Throughout my experiences working with animals in veterinary medicine, livestock, equine and caring for my own pets, I've developed a profound passion and understanding for all animals, shaping me into the person I am today. I'm grateful to work with your furry companions, catering to diverse tasks such as caring for your pups, office work, and ensuring your pets are well-groomed before going home. I take pride in my work, dedicating myself to meeting the varied needs of our clients with my expertise and passion for animals.
Nat
Daycare
Hi, I'm Nat and I've been at VSPC since 2017! I have had a love for animals for as long as I can remember. After working many years in retail, I'm thrilled to finally love what I do for a living! Caring for the dogs here is fulfilling to my soul and it brings me joy to give them the love and attention they deserve.
Anei
Daycare
Hi! My name is Anei and I started working at VSCP in December of 2024. I’m so grateful to work with all of your awesome dogs, it brings me so much joy to see their cute faces throughout the week!
Casey
Daycare Manager
Hi, my name is Casey. I started working here at Village Sentry Pet Care in September 2021. After working retail for 3 years, I can finally say I now have my dream job of working with animals. I love coming to work every day to hang out and play with your fur babies.
AVA
Assistant Daycare Manager
Hi, my name is Ava, and I love being a part of VSPC. After working at dog daycares and spending my free time with my own dog, I've always had a passion for caring for animals. Taking care of your adorable dogs makes my job so enjoyable.
JAMES
Daycare
James brings over 20 years of experience working with dogs in daycare and grooming. He is passionate about caring for dogs of all breeds and personalities. James loves the outdoors and especially enjoys watching them run and play in our spacious outdoor area. Shown here with his loyal companions, Dax the bulldog and Ray the shepherd. James is dedicated to making every dog feel at home here at Village Sentry
Lexie
VSPC Mascot
Lexie is our beloved kitty who has lived at VSPC for as long as we can recall. She is often seen sleeping in her tree, teasing the dogs, sprawled across the desk, or basking outside! Yes, she lives here, so feel free to let her in or out of the building!