Michelle R. standing in front of a brick wall smiling at the camera

Michelle R. Groomer

Hometown: Grattan, MI

Pets: I have a full house with “Shiann” a 9-year-old yellow lab, and “Tucker” a 10-year-old cockapoo. Plus the 6 cats “Mama” at 13 years, “Nim” (fat boy) at 10, “Nimrod” at 10, “Eri” who is 9, “Waffles” at 3, and “Mittens” who is 2.

  • Prior to working at Cascade Hospital for Animals, Michelle worked as an assistant manager at a party store.
  • Michelle started working for Cascade in 2006 as an Animal Care Technician.  She then started grooming in 2012.
  • Her favorite subject in school was biology.
  • Growing up, she wanted to be a veterinarian.
  • The three things she would want with her on a deserted island would be a beach umbrella, reclining rocking chair, and a bible.
  • Her favorite movie is “Star Wars.”
  • The song that sums her up is “Live Like That” by Sidewalk Prophets