Our Wonderful Staff

Reception

Lynn Johnson - Ms. Lynn has been with Griffin Animal Care for 29 years. She enjoys spending time watching her 2 daughters play softball in her spare time. At home, Ms. Lynn has two dogs and a rabbit. Ms. Lynn can often be seen working in her yard during her spare time.

Karen Napoletano - Mrs. Karen has two daughters and 2 grandchildren. In the 9 years of service here, we have learned that Mrs. Karen enjoys singing, playing the piano, and is active in her church. Although originally from Griffin, Mrs. Karen and her husband Jay now reside in Thomaston along with their pet, Dot.

Shanai Weller – Shanai has a cat named Cleo that is very spoiled. In her spare time, Shanai enjoys bowling and putting together puzzles.

Ruth Donaldson - Ms. Ruth has been with Griffin Animal Care for 24 years. Ms. Ruth's house is filled with 4 dogs and 7 cats. Mrs. Ruth also works at the UGA Plant Pathology Lab when not at Griffin Animal Care. In her spare time, she enjoys growing flowers, playing keyboard at her church, exercising, and spending time with her family.

Kennel Technician

Mrs. Vickie West – Mrs. Vickie has been with Griffin Animal Care for 11 years. Her husband, Brian, and 2 daughters make up her immediate family. She has one grand-daughter, Ava. In addition to four cats, Mrs. Vickie has two dogs, Shelby and Britney who can sometimes be heard calling for Mrs. Vickie in the kennel. In her spare time, Mrs. Vickie enjoys writing and spending time with her family and pets.

Mr. Carlos Taylor – Carlos has been with Griffin Animal Care for 5 years. Carlos has a son and a daughter who enjoy playing with his dog, Jade. In his spare time, he looks for fun with video games, basketball, and the occasional party.

Doctor’s Assistant

Kelli Graham - Kelli is passionate about horses. In her spare time she is out enjoying the outdoors and often competes in timed events and works on training with her horses. Kelli has been on staff for over 5 years and has a dog, Tess, and a cat, Mickey Blue Eyes, to keep her busy at home.

Jennifer Kirksey – Jennifer has been with Griffin Animal for 19 years. Jennifer is married with 2 children. She likes to scrapbook and enjoys watching her son play baseball and her daughter play softball. Jennifer and her family enjoys spending with Boz and GabbiElla.

Angela Knight - Angela has two children, 4 dogs, and 3 cats, 4 chickens and 2 turtles. She has been on staff for 4+ years. In her spare time, Angela enjoys spending her time geocaching, gardening, reading, and motorcycling with her kids and husband.