Barbara and Hartley Connett - Owners

They have owned Hickory Springs Farm Boarding Kennels for seventeen of the forty years of establishment. Their priority is to provide a safe, clean and comfortable environment for all of their guests. They have a pet of their own and enjoy tremendously the satisfaction received in caring for the members of your family. They welcome you to come and visit the facilities and look forward to having your pet as their guest.

Allison Connett - General Manager

Allison left the corporate world and began work at Hickory Springs
Farm as the General Manager in February 2006.  She graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 2001 with a BS in Psychology and after joining the HSF team earned her ABKA Pet Care Technician Certification.  Allison and her husband, Tom, live on Hickory Springs Farm with their son, Landon, two labrador retrievers, Jonah and Stryder and a cat named Gracie.  Allison oversees all daily operations including Boarding, Grooming, Training and Day Care.

Steffanie - Kennel Manager

Steff has been with HSF since November 1999, and received her Pet Care Technician Certification in March of 2001. She is also a graduate of the CAT Pickering School majoring in Animal Science. Steff is quick to pick up and handle any job and really enjoys the close interaction she experiences with your pets. She is especially experienced in dealing with scared or timid dogs, and has 5 dogs and 2 cats of her own.

Carol - Groomer

Carol began grooming show dogs 20 years ago as a hobby and as a way to use her degree in art from Penn State University. She decided to leave the corporate world and joined HSF seventeen years ago. Carol began and established a full-time grooming shop here after being the kennel manager for several years. Since she no longer shows dogs, she continues her education by attending seminars, taking courses and doing extensive reading. You will find her working here Monday through Friday to make your pampered pets look their very best.

Dianne - Kennel Handler

Dianne has been with HSF since March of 1996. She received her Pet Care Technician Certification in October 1998 and also serves as the Purchasing Agent for the kennel. She has had dogs all of her life and enjoys working with the pets tremendously. Dianne is a caring person and always gives extra TLC to our guests.

Marissa - Kennel Handler

Marissa joined the HSF family as a part-time kennel handler in March 2006. She is currently a Senior at the Center for Arts and Technology in Phoenixville, PA. Her major is Animal Schience. An extremely hard worker and a true animal lover, Marissa is a valuable member of the staff. She is currently doing her senior co-op project with us and we couldn't be happier.

Jessica - Kennel Handler

Jessica began working at HSF in the summer of 2006. She is a freshman at Downingtown West High School and loves coming to work so that she can cuddle and care for all the animals. She enjoys playing with them and watching how the play with each other during group play. At home, Jess has two dogs and two cats of her own.

Ashley - Kennel Handler

Ashley joined our team during spring break in March of 2007. Within her first month here she adopted a beautiful King Shepherd, named Magnus, who had been up for adoption with us for several months. We and Magnus couldn't be happier that Ashley came on board!