Becca Riker, Owner and Manager
Pack Leader & Overnight Stay Supervisor

Animals are my passion. I am an active 14 year resident of historic Tremont and the owner of The Mutt Hutt. After an 8-year career as a graphic designer, I co-founded a dog waste clean up business -- Happy Tails Pet Services Inc. Shortly thereafter, I began and pet sitting and dog walking in Ohio City, Tremont and the Warehouse District neighborhoods. I fell in love with the idea of spending my days with dogs and pursue a career in dog daycare. Prior to taking a long vacation, I was researching traditional kennels for my own dogs and was not satisfied with what was being offered. I wanted my dogs to feel at home which prompted me to start cage-free overnight stays at The Mutt Hutt. I will continue to enhance my business based on client suggestions and needs for their pets. I also worked with citizens in my community for establish Cleveland's first dog park through a grassroots group called TREATS.

At home I own two dogs I raised since they were pups named Bacon Venus and MuddPie and three rescued cats from the Cleveland Animal Protective League named Yukon, Rigatoni and Joplin Spumoni. I recently adopted a adult Red Doberman Pincher from the Ashtabula Animal Protective League and named her Sizzle Lean.

Pictured with Diesel, Wrigley, Murray and Bacon

I am also the proud parent of two schnoodles Rocky and Jada and two Blue Russian cats, Sheela and Sheri.

Pictured with Carley, Brutus and Lucia

Sheila Trinetti, Groomer
Pack Leader & Overnight Stay Supervisor
Being an animal lover I think from birth it was only natural for me that I became a dog groomer. I started dog grooming at 14 with a woman who showed poodles and naturally got into showing spainels and horses later in life.

Gentle touch and soft hand and a little baby talk can usually make my 4 legged pals put their trust in me.

I live with my son ( 9yrs) and following in my foot steps are my animals are Tony (9.5), Vinny (5), Johnny (1) Joey (2) and Cody (3) can you tell we're part Italian?

Pictured with Diesel

I have been working with animal rescue groups and charity organizations all of my life. At home I have six dogs of my own that have been rescued from abusive situations. Before working at TMH, I gained experience working for The Animal Protective League. I am an avid dog lover and truely have a love for all animals big and small. I am looking forward to meeting the many mutts that will cross my path!

I share my home with Spirit (Black Lab Mutt), Maggie (Shepherd Mutt), Gabe, Frankie and Nikko (brother Boxer Mutts) and Gracie (Bull Dog Mutt).

Pictured with Zeus and Coco

Hannah, Pack Leader and Overnight Stay Supervisor

I am thrilled to be a Pack Leader at The Mutt Hutt! I have been a dog-lover all my life. My childhood dogs were Poco (lab mix) Olga (Gordon setter) and Ida (chocolate lab). I am currently the mother of four: Gunther (Ridgeback mutt), Rhubarb (black lab mutt), Luigi (black cat) and Dracula (black cat).

I am lucky to be able to spend time with so many unique and lovable dogs at the Mutt Hutt. Their enthusiasm for simple pleasures and living in the moment really bring me joy. Dogs help us keep a healthy perspective on life, and remind us of what's important. I look forward to getting to know all of your mutts!

Pictured with Zeus and Snickers

Tony, Pack Leader & Overnight Stay Supervisor

Hello I’m Tony! I love all animals, but mostly my rescued German Shepard mix named Bug and my Cattle Dog mix named Buckley! I am currently a full-time Environmental Engineering student at Cleveland State University. I am also a Volunteer Trainee of the Animals' Disaster Team (ADT) of Cuyahoga County, “a non-profit organization, which is an all-volunteer program founded in 1992. Under the direction of local emergency rescue authorities and the American Red Cross, ADT will respond to provide temporary emergency assistance including housing, food, and basic first aid for all animals in the community in case of a natural or manmade disaster.” Growing up my family always had dogs so I feel right at home working at The Mutt Hutt.

Pictured with Buckley

Nick, Pack Leader & Overnight Stay Supervisor

Hello my name is Nick. I'm the newest Pack Leader at the Mutt Hutt and I'm glad to be on board. I'm a lover of all things alive and am intrested in a career in zoology. My days are spent with a beloved greyhound named Son Dogg that my brother and I adopted. Son Dogg and I are both eager to learn from the Mutt Hutt experience and can't wait to meet all the Mutts!!!!! Long Live Dogism!!!!!

Pictured with Goliath and Olive

Mike, Pack Leader & Overnight Stay Supervisor

I am originally from Philadelphia where I grew up with three black labs named Eli, Jack and Bucky. After attending college I had to leave my dogs but have found new friends at The Mutt Hutt. I have enjoyed helping foster some of the Secondhand Mutts to give them a much needed break from the everyday life of daycare. I am enjoying meeting many pooches and hope to meet yours soon!

Pictured with Buddy, Tritan, Tyra and Max

Angie, Front Desk Receptionist & Pack Leader

I am the owner of a large yellow labrador and a cat. Taking care of animals has always been a part of my life. I am a volunteer dog walker at the Brooklyn Animal Shelter and recently left a season job at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to come work at TMH. I look forward to working here a few days a week and spending some quality time with your pets.

Pictured wtih Hector and Wrigley

Amanda, Front Desk Receptionist & Pack Leader

I don't have any dogs of my own right now, but I grew up with a Bolgonese named Maggie. I share my home with a roomate, an alligator named Chompy, a Savanah Monitor named Riper, five ferrets, six cats and seven Sugar Gliders, two Chinchilla's named Elvis and Prince, a ton of turtles, frogs, bullfrogs, toads, salamanders and fish (when their not dinner)! I love working with dogs and hope to own my own someday. I would love to own my own pet shop one day!

Pictured with Jake

Lacey, Overnight Stay Supervisor & Pack Leader

While working part-time at The Mutt Hutt and part-time at a local veterianary clinic I am also studying to be a Certified Vet Tech at Stauzenberger College in Strongsville. I enjoy being around animals by day and night which is why I have chosen to be in this industry. At home I have a rescued Doberman/Plott Hound mix named Dakota and 3 cats named Benji, Joey and Bella.

Pictured with Dreyfuss

Kendra, Pack Leader

My name is Kendra and I am a Pack Leader at The Mutt Hutt. I love working with dogs and many other animals. I have a 10 yr old German Shepard/Chow mix named Lulu and recently adopted a second hand mutt French bulldog/pit mix Peaches! I work full time during the week as a medical Assistant and work part time on the weekends at the Mutt Hutt. I took small Animal care in High school and have been around animals all my life. I love the dogs at The Mutt Hutt and love every minute I’am there.

Pictured with Delilah

I've been training dogs my entire adult life. Problem was, I always found the methods I was told to use didn't work with my dogs. I kept searching for one that would, and have finally found it -- use their own way of communicating to tell them how to behave. Genius! My mission became to share this message with as many people and pooches and possible, so in 2002 I became a professional trainer, traveling to people's homes to counsel them about their dogs.

In 2006, I added group classes, and that's when I came to The Mutt Hutt. Working with Becca, her wonderful staff, and the gaggle of mutts here has
been such a great experience. What a wonderful facility to teach in. The positive atmosphere just bleeds into my class dogs.

I am proud to have Hand in Paw: Real World Training for You and Your Dog associated with TMH, and I look forward to teaching Communication
and Commands with Compassion to lots and lots of dogs here for a very long time to come.

Pictured wtih Tawney