Creature Connections was established in 2004. Owner, Michelle Pietras, took over the company in September of 2008. Michelle graduated from Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas May of 2006 with an Associate’s degree in Applied Science for Veterinary Technology. She passed her national and state board tests to become a Certified Veterinary Technician and keeps up her certification by completing the required continuing education each year. Michelle is also a member of Pet Sitters International and the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians. Her and her husband, Tony, share their home with their 7 year old rescued mixed dog named Herbie and a 2 year old shepard/lab mix named Hilo. Michelle enjoys spending time outdoors, running, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Robbie Cave retired from Colorado University seven years ago and moved to Broomfield to be closer to her brother and his family. She was a "foster parent" at the Humane Society of Boulder County for eight years, fostering over 400 cats and kittens during that time. Fostering was so much fun and very rewarding, but a little dangerous for her, as she had trouble taking the "special needs" animals back and ended up adopting them herself. She has had the privileged of being a real mom to twelve cats and one collie over her lifetime and has loved every minute of it. Robbie has worked for Creature Connections for over five years. When she is not working, she enjoys taveling the world.
Joel Bunn is a Colorado native who grew up on a farm west of Brighton. He has been with Creature Connections since August 2009 and enjoyes taking care of the all our clients pets. He completed his Bachelor’s in Education and graduated in May 2010 from Metropolitan State College of Denver. He is currently a substitue teacher. He is hoping to teach elementary physical education then possibly pursue his masters in administration.
Jasmin Robinson has worked part-time with Creature Connections since April 2008. She is originally from Los Angeles, CA and has lived in Colorado for over 11 years. She graduated from the Community College of Denver in May 2006, where she received her AAS in Veterinary Technology. She works full time at Louisville Family Animal Hospital as a certified veterinary technician. Jasmin and her boyfriend Drew share their home in Westminster with two cats, Esmeralda and Snow, and a Golden Retriever by the name of Lucy.
Brittany Bennett has been with Creature Connections since May 2009 and lives in Louisville with her husband David and their cat named Sam. She works full time at Louisville Family Animal Hospital as veterinary technician and has had a lifelong love for animals. As a child, her grandmother was the one the neighborhood would go to when they found abandoned or hurt animals. Brittany learned from her Mimi how to care for the animals and developed a very deep love for them. Brittany provides vacation visits for our clients in Louisville and Superior.
Taylor Hatley moved to Colorado from Montana with her husband and "fur-kids" in January 2011. After working years in social services with troubled youth and families, she was ready for a change. That's what led her to Creature Connections! Taylor and her husband have three dogs and a cat which they lovingly call their "fur-kids", so she understands the importance of wanting them cared for when you are away. She enjoys time with her husband, family, and friends, the outdoors, reading, writing, and exploring this new state she calls home! Taylor is our other midday walks and provides vacation visits and overnight stays.