Heidi McGeary has worked in the pet care industry since 2001. She started at a kennel in Erie, and while living in Erie, Heidi volunteered at the Hooved Animal Rescue, Because You Care Rescue Facilities, and Grey Save of Northwestern PA organizations. After moving to Pittsburgh, Heidi joined the Sandy Hill Kennels staff in 2005.  While working in grooming, Heidi was mentored by Master Groomer Mary Beth Trout.  During her two years along side Mary Beth, Heidi developed the techniques and experience necessary to work with the many breeds encountered at Sandy Hill Kennels.  Heidi is accomplished in all breeds and maintains a vast clientele as Head Groomer at the kennel.  Heidi enjoys the relationships she has developed with owners and their pets and looks forward to servicing their needs far into the future.

Christine Barr is originally from Pittsburgh and returned after 25 years of living in Florida and Wisconsin to be back near family. Christine has always had the desire to be a dog groomer since as a child watching her grandmother groom her Standard Poodles. She recently decided to leave the medical profession and attended and graduated from the Golden Paws Pet Grooming Academy. She has found her dream job at Sandy Hill Kennels and thoroughly enjoys coming to work!