Meet Our Staff
Janelle Manning
Janelle (pictured here with Galen) joined the kennel staff in 2004, and has been a manager for much of that time. Janelle is the “cat person” of our staff but loves spending time with all types of animals and enjoys meeting the dogs and cats that come to the kennel and learning their different personalities. As well as getting to know all of their “parents.” Janelle enjoys spending time with her three cats, being outdoors, and reading.
Kris Rynne
I have been employed at Middlebury Kennel since the fall of 2005. I had kenneled my dog and when I went to pick her up I saw a help wanted ad in the lobby. I thought this might be a fun part time job as I love dogs. I have been there ever since!
I am married and have four boys, ages 18 to 24. They have all worked at the kennel at some point and three of them are still currently employed.
I have three dogs. Iris is a 9 year old miniature American Eskimo, Brady is a 6 year old Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix who I took home from the kennel when her owner put her up for adoption. Then there is Nugget, a newly acquired 2 year old Welsh Terrier, that just walked cross country from Idaho after doing gold mining with my brother (it is quite the story!) I also have three indoor/outdoor cats: Eli, Muffy, and B.K. (black kitty).
In my spare time I enjoy gardening. I love both annual and perennial flowers and also have a large vegetable garden. I also enjoy cooking with fresh vegetables from my own garden as well as from the local farm. I feed the local birds all year round and I like to sit on my front porch with my husband and my pets and put my feet up and observe the different varieties of birds.
I am married and have four boys, ages 18 to 24. They have all worked at the kennel at some point and three of them are still currently employed.
I have three dogs. Iris is a 9 year old miniature American Eskimo, Brady is a 6 year old Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix who I took home from the kennel when her owner put her up for adoption. Then there is Nugget, a newly acquired 2 year old Welsh Terrier, that just walked cross country from Idaho after doing gold mining with my brother (it is quite the story!) I also have three indoor/outdoor cats: Eli, Muffy, and B.K. (black kitty).
In my spare time I enjoy gardening. I love both annual and perennial flowers and also have a large vegetable garden. I also enjoy cooking with fresh vegetables from my own garden as well as from the local farm. I feed the local birds all year round and I like to sit on my front porch with my husband and my pets and put my feet up and observe the different varieties of birds.
Nathaniel Orvis
I have been with the Kennel since November of 2012, starting out as a Kennel Hand. I am a Vermont native from Lincoln, but currently live in Middlebury. I have always had a love and affection for animals. By the time I was six months old I wanted every animal that you could possibly have. I realized that was nearly impossible, but I currently have two cats, a dog, and 2 parakeets. In my spare time I love to garden and go for walks.
What I love about my job is getting to know all the dogs and cats. I also enjoy getting to know the customers. Every day is different and I just love the interaction with the animals.
Pictured with me are Padma and Suka.
What I love about my job is getting to know all the dogs and cats. I also enjoy getting to know the customers. Every day is different and I just love the interaction with the animals.
Pictured with me are Padma and Suka.
