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Meet Our Staff   

At Play with Sparky™ is owned by a local father-daughter team who have been dog owners/lovers all their lives.  Russ and Tara Erickson have lived in the Asheville area for almost 25 years.  Asheville is a place where people appreciate and respect their animals and that there is a real need for a safe, fun place where people can leave their pets.  Both owners are involved in the day-to-day operations of the facility (and the night-to-night operations too, come to think of it) and almost always have dirty pawprints on their clothes to prove it! 

As we grow, we make additions to our "family" here at Sparky's.  Our pups have lots of friends that come to play and help out, here's a bit about our "regulars".

Chad Deaton has been with us since August of 2004.  As our "head soccer coach", Chad is definitely a favorite with our more active dogs.  He is also helpful in encouraging some of our more portly friends to get up and get moving.  He was an important part of Sparky's weight loss during the fall of 2005. 

We also have several local college students who are here to help play with and care for the dogs.  The safety and happiness of our canine clients is our top priority, so please be assured that all staff is appropriately trained.

Tara                           Russ

                Chad                      

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At Play with Sparky™

542 Short McDowell St Asheville, NC 28803

828-254-5772    atplaywithsparky@bellsouth.net