Meet the Staff
Tera
Office Manager/Scheduling Coordinator
My name is Tera Bartelt and I'm the Office Manager/ Scheduling Coordinator for Southern Paws. I've lived in the beautiful city of Hendersonville for 20 years with my husband Chris, our two adorable (and always entertaining!) kids Liv and Easton, and our Pomeranian pup, River.
Growing up, I spent my summers helping my sister with her dog grooming and boarding business on her horse farm in Manchester, TN. We took care of a variety of animals... from horses and barn cats, to Poodles and Dobermans. Our family was never without a fur baby and we've had it all- Pomeranians, American Eskimos, Poodles... and several kitties, fish, & birds too!
I started working for Kathy in 2017 as a pet sitter/dog walker. There is nothing more fulfilling and therapeutic than taking care of all your sweet and unique fur babies out there! We get that fuzzy feeling of seeing their faces each day, and it doesn't get any better than that in a day's work!
I'm proud to be part of such an amazing business and team!
Dawn
I’m a Mimi to two wonderful little boys. But other than that, I’m a Jesus loving, country girl at heart, and entrepreneur on the side.
I have always loved animals and have a huge heart for the elderly.
I love singing karaoke & not many people know I have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. I'm excited to be a part of Southern Paws and look forward to caring for your pets!
Lori
My name is Lori . I love animals and spending time with them. Being outdoors enjoying the weather.
I’m very excited knowing that I will be able to spend time with these adorable furry friends each day building a relationship with them. Doing something that I really enjoy.
Stephanie
Hello, my name is Stephanie and I've lived in the Hendersonville area since 2006 with my husband and two boys, Braeden and Harrison. I've had pups all my life and each and every one of them hold a special place in my heart. We currently have 4 fur babies! Miley, Chloe, Odie and Angel who are all rescues. There is never a dull moment in our home between our boys and all the fur babies. I love having the opportunity to take care of the client fur babies at Southern Paws. They are always so thrilled for us to visit and take care of them. Thank you for trusting us/me with your sweet babies!
