Our Staff
Grace Lamoreux
Resort Manager
I have 3 rescue pups named Shayla (5), Phoenix (3), and Maevis (1). What started as just a fun summer job 4 years ago after college became a full on passion for animal safety and care. So I decided to jump all-in when an assistant manager position opened up here at Heartland. Then moved into the manager position. I love getting to learn more about this industry and will take any opportunity to expand my knowledge. As a result I have earned the following certifications.
Infectious Disease Management
Safe Group Play Enrichment
Canine Body Language and Behavior
As one of the resort managers I typically work the evening shifts where I oversee daily operations and work to ensure the facility stays clean and maintained for each visitor we see. Each evening I enjoy getting to ensure all your 4-legged family members are tucked in for bed. I do have the pleasure of working the Wednesday daycare shift where I get to be in the middle of it all coming up with fun games for the dogs to play and controlling the organized chaos that comes with a day of enrichment at our facility. I love getting to know and create a bond with all of the visitors we get to take care of and appreciate all of our customers for their trust in letting us care for their pets as if they are our own.
Kara Burd
Resort Manager
I have two rescue heelers, one red named Bentley (6 years) and one blue named Hank (5 years). I have always had a passion for dogs. I adopted my first rescue in high school and taught him all of the basics which started my interest in training. When I got Bentley as a puppy I enjoyed teaching him many tricks & training him to be a good boy. As of 2025 Hank is a certified Canine Good Citizen. As the weekday day manager here you will usually see me behind the desk overseeing daily operations to make sure we are running smoothly, answering phone calls and ensuring all our guests are up to date on vaccination so we can provide a safe facility for all our staff and customers. I also help teach our Wednesday night basic obedience classes, as well as, any dogs that do one on one lessons and board and train at our facility. I love getting to see the progress that is made week by week with the training dogs and building relationships with our customers and their furry family members.
I proudly have the following certifications:
Infectious Disease Management
Canine Body Language & Behavior
Safe Group Play & Enrichment
Tabitha Sarvie
Groomer
Bio coming Soon!
Skyla Sarvie
Bather
Bio coming Soon!
Paige Rutter
Resort Attendant
I started working here 5 years ago in 2021 because I love working with animals and thought this would be a fun after school job. I have a Boston Terrier named Hank, and also have a chicken coop with my grandpa. I am currently enrolled in classes to receive my associates degree, and in August plan to go to Iowa State to further my education and get a degree in Animal Science. Following that, I am hoping to continue forward and become a large animal veterinarian.
Madi Sonius
Resort Attendant
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Asher Langner
Resort Attendant
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Addison Anderson
Resort Attendant
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