Paul (Dr. Schifano) has been working with animals since the age of 15. Growing up in Michigan, Paul knew early on that he wanted to be a Veterinarian. He worked at area kennels to gain experience. At the age of 16 his family purchased the nation’s longest running pet center called Silver Maple Farm which brought them to the St. Louis area. In 1988, the dream of Petropolis became a reality. Paul currently owns and operates both facilities. You may not see Paul very often because he spends most of his time working with the Petropolis team to improve our facility and the service we provide our guests. He is always around though and you are always welcome to ask him to come downstairs to say hello. In his free time you will find Paul hanging with his 4 boys or on the ski slopes. He is known to sneak away from time to time when the weather is nice for a round of golf.
Job title: Owner Birthplace: Detroit Michigan Home: Town and Country Favorite music: Michael Buble Favorite television show: House Favorite movie: Taken Who should play me in a movie: Chevy Chase Guilty pleasure: Buddy’s Pizza (Anybody ever visited Detroit and tried it?) Favorite snack: Watermelon Coolest job: Sitting back watching the Petropolis team at work. Favorite animal: Picabo. Have you ever seen a Dandie Dinmont Terrier? If not Picabo is always with Paul and he loves showing her off.
Tammy
After 15 years of deadlines and crabby clients in the Graphic Design field, Tammy decided to change her career into something much more rewarding- animals. She started at the bottom of a local kennel, then moved to the Humane Society of Missouri as Director. After several years of rewarding work helping homeless animals, she landed the coolest job of all at Petropolis. Tammy is the General Manager at Petropolis- but forget the office atmosphere, her passion is working directly with the clients and their pets.
Title: General Manager Born: St. Charles Lives: St Charles Fav Music: Jazz/Hip Hop Fav Tel: Medium/Crossing Jordon Fav Movie: Man On Fire Who should play me: Julia Roberts asked that I play her so I guess she can play me too Guilty Pleasure: Shopping Fav Snack: Licorice Coolest Job: Other than Petropolis- Pumping gas on a boat dock at Johnson’s Marina when I was 12. I got to see some really weird people and things. I got 1.25/hr and I thought I was cool! Fav Animal: Anteater
Becky
If you have been to Petropolis you will remember Becky. She is usually the first person you will greet with a big smile and a bubbly laugh. If you know Becky, you should know her lil’ doggie Scrappy (the little dog having a bad hair day). Great customer service and Becky go hand and hand. Becky has worked in the pet industry for 6 years.
Job Title: Customer Service Representative Birthplace: St. Louis, Mo Home: Cedar Hill, Mo Favorite Music: Classic Rock & R&B Favorite Television show: CSI Favorite Movie: Napoleon Dynamite or any movie Brad Pitt is in. Who should play me in a movie: Angelina Jolie Guilty pleasure: Chocolate cake Favorite Snack: Funyuns Coolest Job: Petropolis Favorite Animal: Aye Aye
Rob
Rob, the “Dr. Phil” of Petropolis, has had an extensive career in the pet care field as a Professional Trainer, behavior modification educator, and conductor of drug search and police department training services. Golf and fishing are Rob’s favorite pastimes, but don’t ask when he’s had time for either one! But the clubs and fishing rod remain in his van, just in case…! Take a moment to speak with Rob and you will be struck by his charm, engaging sense of humor and caring nature.
Job Title: Director of Training Birthplace: St. Louis, MO Home: St. Louis, MO Favorite Music: Classical Favorite Television Show: M.A.S.H Favorite Movie: Scarface Who Should Play Me In A Movie: Grizzly Adams Guilty Pleasure: Golf and Fishing Favorite Snack: Ice Cream Coolest Job: Petropolis – Training Pet Owners
Favorite Animal: Hippo
Roxanne
Job Title: Dog Trainer Birthplace: Connecticut Home:Chesterfield, MO Favorite Music: Dance Music Favorite Television Show: Brothers and Sisters Favorite Movie: My Cousin Vinny Who Should Play Me In A Movie: Diane Lane Guilty Pleasure: Cosmopolitans Favorite Snack: Doritos Coolest Job: Petropolis
Favorite Animal: Oliver
Jan
If a trip to the groomer is your pet’s least favorite thing to do, you pet hasn’t met Jan. Jan has gained the trust of so many pets with her patience, calm, and relaxed nature. She gives a great hair cut too. Jan has been with Petropolis since 2001. Jan is a Pet stylist and Academy Instructor.
Job title: Pet Stylist & Academy Instructor Birthplace: St. Louis, Mo Home: St. Louis, Mo Favorite music: Jazz & Blues Favorite television show: Two and a Half Men Favorite movie: Comedies Who should play me in a movie: Brett Butler Guilty pleasure: Haagen – Dazz Vanilla Swiss Almond Favorite snack: Pistachio nuts Coolest job: Petropolis Favorite animal: Polar Bear
Bradi
Small town girl transplanted to the big city, Bradi was born and raised with the corn and cows. After deciding she wanted something more to life than chickens and pigs, she sought out Petropolis' grooming school. Without quitting her job of teaching tap, jazz and ballet in the small city, Bradi would drive back and forth from Iowa to St. Louis to learn to groom dogs and cats. Although she was learning on dogs and cats, she would practice poodle trims on sheep and lion trims on the farm cats at home.
Bradi is our resident chef and the expert on Terrier trims. Not a mean bone in her body, Bradi has been tapping her way into our clients hearts since 2003.
Job Title: Salon stylist/instructor Birthplace: Iowa Home: Maryland Heights, MO Favorite Music: Dance/Hip Hop Fav TV show: The Closer Fav Movie: Moulin Rouge Play Me in a Movie: Kirstie Alley Guilty Pleasure: White Chocolate Favorite Snack: White Cheddar Popcorn Coolest Job: Petropolis! Favorite Animal: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Mandy
Mandy is our cat and small animal grooming expert. She has been working with animals since 2001, and just knew grooming was for her. After attending the grooming school, Mandy decided to join our happy Petropolis family. Mandy is a Pet Stylist and Academy Instructor.
Job title: Pet Stylist and Academy Instructor Birthplace: St. Louis, MO Home: Manchester, MO Favorite Music: Whatever is on Favorite Tv Show: Scrubs Who should play me in a movie: Sophia Bush Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate Meltdown from Applebee’s Favorite Snack: Slim Jims Coolest Job: Petropolis Favorite Animals: Frogs
Elaine
When you meet Elaine, a box of chocolates will come to mind. Elaine is sweeter than sweet and you will easily gain a pound just knowing her. Dogs lover her; cats think she is “purr”fect and we at Petropolis wouldn’t give her up for anything. So much so we can hardly give her a day off! When Elaine does get a day off though, you can find her camping, golfing or taking the day to just relax.
Job Title: Hotel Manager Birthplace: St Louis, MO Home: St. Louis, MO Fav. Music: Classic Rock/Country Favorite TV Show: CSI Favorite Movie: Wizard of Oz or Fried Green Tomatoes Play you in a movie: Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate Favorite Snacks: All sweets Coolest Job: Petropolis Favorite Animal: Dogs- Mutts in particular
Stacy
Stacy is dedicated, hardworking and lots of fun to be around. If you could ask the dogs in camp, they would all agree. Stacy is in charge of camp at Petropolis where fun and making friends is what it is all about for the dogs, and Stacy’s mission is to ensure that happens for all the dogs in her care. She will love your dog as if it were her own, and your dogs will leave feeling like they a part of her family. Mean or aggressive dogs don’t bother, Stacy won’t allow the behaviors on her watch! Bring your dog in for the day and he/she will not be disappointed.
Job Title: Daycare Manager Birthplace: Hannibal, MO Home: St. Peters, MO Favorite Music: Oldies, Rap or anything but country Favorite TV Show: Simpsons Favorite Movie: All comedies Play you in a movie: Holly Hunter Guilty Pleasure: Cooking Favorite Snack: Cherry Garcia Ice Cream Coolest Job: Petropolis Favoirte Animal: Dogs- Boxers
Danielle
Danielle is also our resident Cher impersonator and front desk comedienne. Danielle came to us from the Humane Society of Missouri. Although her animal experience is a benefit at Petropolis, she entertains us daily. If she ever leaves Petropolis, it will probably be for Hollywood.
Job Title: Dogtographer and Creative Consultant Birthplace: Red Bank, New Jersey Home: Lake St. Louis, Missouri Favorite Music: Sarah McLachlan/Radiohead Favorite TV Show: Curb your Enthusiasm / 30 Rock Favorite Movie: The Hours/ The Hangover Play you in a movie: Molly Shannon Guilty Pleasure: "Reality" TV Favorite Snack: Raspberry NutraGrain Bar Coolest Job: Petropolis Favorite Animal: My Border Collie, Cassie.
