Krista Lepp is a Registered Veterinary Technologist, with years of experience in animal training and emergency animal care. She has worked in zoos, aquariums, wildlife rescue centers, general practice veterinary clinics and emergency veterinary hospitals. Partner Raphael Janisz has had pets all his life, and has tremendous patience when it comes to furry companions. He currently works in hardscaping by summer, and is our maintenance man and professional cuddler by winter.

Currently they have nine pets: Daffy, an incredibly sweet tortoiseshell cat, handsome, adventurous and noisy Apollo (Eskimo), cuddly and toy-loving Brahm (Collie), and 6 chickens.

They have been fostering dogs and cats through various rescue groups for years. Anytime friends or family needed a pet sitter, they were the first they turned to. When the opportunity arose to open up a boarding facility, they were thrilled to turn their passion into their compassionate business.

Spruce Valley Boarding’s mission is to have a safe, loving and comfortable home away from home for your companions. Through experience, integrity and compassion, we strive to relieve the stress that comes with leaving your pets in someone else’s care.