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husband and I are lucky enough to share our home with two golden retrievers.
Our dogs are not our pets, they are family. We want to make the right
choices for their health, nutrition and lifestyle so that we can extend
their short lives as much as possible. We want to have fun with our dogs,
and we want them to be happy, well-adjusted canine good citizens.My vision was to make Godfrey’s the place for all of us who love dogs to celebrate the dogs in our lives. To create a beautiful, yet comfortable environment where fellow dog lovers could shop for high-quality, unique dog-themed items to make them smile and to make their dogs smile, too (yes, they really do smile!). To be a place where dog parents could buy super premium dog foods, holistic supplements and healthy treats, share stories with others, attend events with their dogs, and have fun! My vision became reality when I opened the doors to Godfrey’s in July 2004. Godfrey’s is truly a special place for me and for our golden retrievers, Lake and Charlie, my O.G.s (Official Greeters) – I hope it is for you and your dog, too! Photo: Me & Jackson Godfrey, our 1st O.G. who crossed Rainbow Bridge January 2010 and is sadly missed by all. He loved being at Godfrey's and greeting and meeting all of you whom he got to know. He comforted many with his quiet presence and the wag and thump of his tail. I love you JG. You were one amazing soul. Thank you for taking the Godfrey's journey with me.
Lake and Charlie Summer 2010 Meet Our Staff Kristin Frantz, Sales Associate Kristin joined our team in Nov. 2010 In Aug. 2009, my husband and I adopted our female greyhound, Fusion, from Greyhound Friends in NJ. We went to pick her up in Annandale, NJ, at their youth correctional facility. She was in a program that helps rehabilitate both the dogs and youth. The dogs learn basic commands and the troubled youths learn the responsibility of dog ownership and care. She had not been there long, so home life was very new to her since coming from the race track. She was a little nervous riding home but eventually she laid her head in my lap. I fell in love with her immediately. We had a bit of a difficult transition period, but eventually Fusion settled in and realized how good life could be away from the race track. She is such a good girl, very gentle and sweet. In Feb. 2010, we adopted our second greyhound, Rufus, from First State Greyhound Rescue. They brought him to our house and he made himself right at home. He started pulling out all of Fusion's toys one by one and having a good old time! It was as if he had lived with us forever. He and Fusion get along great. They love to chase one another in our yard. Rufus is a silly boy-very loving and always by my side. I can't imagine my life without them. They bring me such happiness every day. Other things about me: I am married to Steve. I have worked in retail or food service my whole working life. I love to bake and have been a bakery manager at a local grocery chain. In May 2011 I started my own cake baking business in the lower level of my home. My kitchen was certified in 2011. I am very detail-oriented and I like working with my hands. In my free time I enjoy gardening or being with my family.
Nicole Weersing, Sales Associate Nicole joined our team in June 2011 Hello, my name is Nicole. I am very excited to be a part of the play park, and hopefully seeing you and your dog here when our conditioning and wellness program comes together here at Godfrey's. I have had a lot of experience working with animals. I worked as an equine technician at Willow Creek Vet Center. I also assisted in animal physical therapy there using the laser, under water treadmill and ultrasound. I have worked as an assistant barn manager and have worked in some canine boarding facilities. I have also worked in retail and customer service. I was a stay at home mom for many years. Currently, along with working at Godfrey's, I groom King Charles Cavaliers. Here at Godfrey's, I attended a canine Reiki class. Since then I knew I wanted to be a part of the team. I am looking forward to fullfilling my passion for dogs here at Godfrey's. I am fascinated by dogs communicating with us and themselves. I am looking forward to helping our customers make good choices in their dog care. I also am a firm believer that Dog is Family. More about myself: I got my first dog when I was a child. She was a black lab named Taj. She taught me about unconditional love. I was hooked. My love for dogs had started. I have had many dogs throughout the years from Labs, to Rottweilers, to a Shetland sheepdog, to my English mastiff and then of course my boxers. I lost my first boxer Jaya when he was 9 and my beloved mastiff Sophia at age 3. My boxers names now are Layla Lou and Jasper. My husband and I fell in love with the breed when we were on the Sassafras River and saw a boxer on a jet ski with his life jacket on! We said "We need one of those in our life!" We got Jasper 5 years ago after Jaya had died; there was no life in the house without our boxer. Then shortly after, Sophia passed. Jasper was lonely, we were missing something, so we got Layla. Life was good again. I have been married for 12 years. I have two children, Riley and Isabella. My children have reached an age where I can start on my path for my passion, which is to be part of a team that is all about the well being of our four legged children. I look forward to helping you with your concerns, diet and over all wellness of your dogs.
Godfrey's In the News 12/2010: Our interview in the Wall Street Journal-Pets and Greeting cards 07/2010: We were featured in "The Good Life" magazine supplement in the Lancaster newspaper 11/2008: Voted a 2008 "Reader's Choice Award" favorite pet boutique by Greater Philly Tails Pet Magazine readers. 05/12/2007: Godfrey's receives "Entrepreneurial Excellence" award from Chamber of Commerce
12/30/2007: Godfrey's named a 2006 finalist for prestigious Forbes Enterprise Award
11/12/2006: "Shops that Pop" (PDF) Reading Eagle-Business Section newspaper article. Godfrey's named a "Shop that Pops" by national retail expert, Pamela Danziger from Unity Marketing. 07/2006: Godfrey's wins "Retailer of the Year 2006/2007 Merchandising Award", a national
08/09/2004: "A Pooches Paradise at Godfrey's-Welcome to Dogdom, where the Canine is King" (PDF) Reading Eagle-Business Section newspaper article
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