Bark Avenue Resort & Kamp and Mission Animal & Bird Hospital are the culmination of a long time dream of Bob Cartin, D.V.M.
For many years, Dr. Bob envisioned a world class facility, where pets could receive cutting edge veterinary care as well as an unsurpassed resort experience.
The emphasis is on a beautiful, comfortable and safe environment, with a loving, highly trained team of camp Counselors.
Along with other community outreach programs such educational seminars, obedience training, and “Nights at the Dog Park”, we fully celebrate the “Pet – Human Bond”!
Call us today at (760) 433-3763, ext. 7!
Erin McGhee
Erin was born in San Diego and has been in North County most of her life. She spent her youth playing with her dogs, cats and her horse Missy. Her love of animals has taken her to a career in animal care. She started at the Animal Keeper Pet Hotel as an after school helper. She worked and learned there until she came to Mission Animal and Bird Hospital in 1994. She was the Pet Lodge Manager and Receptionist Team Leader at Mission Animal Bird Hospital until the move to the new facility in 2009.
Erin and her significant other, Robie, recently purchased their first home, which they share with their cats Baby Mow and Mister.They also recently adopted a terrier mix dog named Missy who was found abandoned in the desert. Missy and Mister became fast friends and typically are in constant motion. When Erin and Robie are not working on their home, they are sharing a love of hockey, music, video games and movies.
Regarding Bark Avenue Resort & Kamp and her role there, Erin says, “My goal at BARK for Pets is to be the premier pet lodge and doggie day camp facility in the north county area. I want to provide a “Home away from Home” atmosphere – a place that is safe and comfortable for pets to enjoy, while their pet parent is away”. Erin goes on to say, “My favorite part of the day is when a pet runs in our door to see their favorite camp Counselor and their special furry day camp friends"
Becka Alcorn
Becka was born & raised in Oceanside, surrounded by a close-knit network of family and friends. She joined our team in the fall of 2007, working her way up to her current position as a Senior camp Counselor. Becka spends most of her work day in the office now, but loves the chance to get out to camp and spend time with her furry friends.
Becka shares her home with her two legged partner Mike as well as Tommy, a Jack Russell/Chi mix and Dylan, a black ball of mischief masquerading as a cat - both of which were rescues from Mission Animal & Bird Hospital’s Adoption Program.
In her spare time, she likes to read, play the piano & spend time with her family & friends. Other hobbies include camping, sewing, & antique hunting. A fan of the simple things in life, weekends consist of taking Tommy for walks at the harbor, drives down the 101, & quality time with Mike.
Becka’s long-term goal is to someday run a rescue, specializing in animals that other shelters have given up on.
Jacob Ferrick
Jacob joined our team in January of 2009. He is a California native who moved with his family to the Oceanside area from Corona in 2003. He comes to us with several years of experience in the pet care field and is enjoying learning more about the medical aspect of it in his position here.
He enjoys spending time with his family, especially his four brothers. He is owned by a mischievous boxer, named Lola, and is excited about learning more about taking care of all of our adoption dogs and birds. In his free time he enjoys surfing, surfing and oh did we mention surfing.
Nicole
Nicole originally hails from Denver, Colorado. Her family includes her husband of fifteen years, Michael, three children (Michael, Carissa, and Benjamin), along with two dogs, three cats, and a rabbit.
Nicole is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster program, with a goal of obtaining her Certified Veterinary Technician license. She loves people and animals and her compassion is a key to her future.
Yumeko
Yumeko was born and raised in Oceanside. She first joined our team as a volunteer in late April and was soon hired in late July to officially become a member of the Bark Avenue Resort and Kamp team.
She is currently a senior at Oceanside High School and plans to attend UC Davis in the fall of 2011. She enjoys spending time with family and watching her one of a kind kitty, Blue, play with his best friend Tidy in the back yard.
Rocky
Racquel (Rocky) was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida but grew up in Oceanside. She graduated from Oceanside High School. She is one of five children and she has one cat.
When Rocky is not working with the dogs at the resort, she spends most of her free time with the youth group at Calvary Chapel Vista as a counselor. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Dakota
Dakota has rebounded around from Oregon, Arizona, and California, but has decided to move away from his family in Oregon to abide by himself in San Diego. He graduated from Grants Pass High School in Oregon, and is the middle child of three boys who grew up in Oceanside that were friends of some of the staff members at Mission Animal and BARK. When he was little he used to visit the old facility and help us out as much as he could.
He has always had a love for animals, especially Boxers, and has never owned less than 3 dogs at a time; he currently has a Boxer, German Shepherd, a Miniature Pinscher, 2 cats, a bird, and a guinea pig. He has a convenient natural ability of understanding K9 behavior, and how to work with them pertaining to their breeds and behavioral specifications.
Dakota’s time outside of work is spent riding dirt bikes, snowboarding, paintballing, surfing, and enjoying other outdoor sports as well as spending time with friends.
Paige:
Paige was born and raised in Oceanside California and has been living here her whole life. She first came to the Mission Animal and Bird Hospital as a volunteer and after several months of volunteering, she became an employee.
Her love of animals started off early, receiving her first pet at the age of five. From that point on her love for animals only grew bigger. Paige has been around animals her whole life and has owned a fish, hamsters and even a mouse.
When she's not working, she enjoy writing, music and of course taking care of her 3 cats, Daisy, Casper, and Boo Boo and her 2 dogs Ozzie and her 11 year old shepherd husky mix, Lucky, who was her first dog . She loves her job and wants to pursue a life-long career working with animals!
Channing:
Bio coming soon!
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