Staff Profile

Mary

Position at Tucker Pup's:

Dog Handler

Prior professional dog experience:

I previously worked at another dog daycare before Tucker Pup's. I also volunteered at a dog shelter while in college, helping exercise and adopt out shelter dogs.

My pets:

I have two pit mixes at home named Ryno and Nikita. Ryno is the stubborn, older brother whereas Nikita is the annoying (but sweet) little sister.

Favorite breeds:

I love all breeds of dogs, but if I had to pick an absolute favorite I would say either German shepherds or Labrador retrievers as those are the breeds I grew up with!

Favorite activities:

Outside of working with animals, I enjoy a good book, watching different TV shows, doing different crafts, and exploring coffee shops around the city!

Future career goals:

I am planning to go to grad school for fall of 2026, getting an MS of Applied Life Sciences. Long term, I am still deciding whether medical school or a PhD would fit me best, but either way I am leaning in a medical direction.

Other interests:

Some of my interests include reality dating TV shows, fantasy books, travel, thrifting, and baseball.

Graduated from:

I graduated from Denison University in May 2025 with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and a minor in anthropology.

Did you know?

I studied marine biology in Tanzania for four months in college!