07/07/2025
✨Year 13!✨
This past year has taught Blair and me a lot about life — especially the power of perspective. We’ve had incredible, life-changing moments with MPK, and we can honestly say our team is the strongest it’s ever been. Their drive, heart, and teamwork are unmatched. They’re our biggest asset, hands down.
Blair texted me this morning, “Happy Kennelversary,” and I replied that it’s the best and worst decision we’ve ever made — ha! The truth is, business ownership always comes with highs and lows, and as lifelong people-pleasers, the hard parts still hit us. But we keep learning and growing — it’s never a straight path.
As sisters, I’m proud of how we balance our family and business relationships. They’re two very different things, and the fact that we’re still best friends is one of my proudest accomplishments. We’re lucky to have each other through it all. 🫶
Many of you know our amazing mom has been defying the odds with lung cancer for 10 years. She’s now starting a new treatment, and we’ll be there to support her however we can. She’s one of the strongest women we know. Our dad continues to be the steady wisdom behind the scenes.
Blair and her son, Trent, (now 11 years old!) stay busy with their dogs (Marla and Maple), golf, baseball, and lots of time together. We’ve loved having Blair’s stepson, Carsen, work at the kennel the past two summers, and Trent’s been known to lend a hand, too! ⚾️
Pieter and I have had a tough year as he/we work to find balance between health and joy. He’s the strongest person I know, and his positivity amazes me daily. Thanks to our MPK family, we’ve been able to travel for care and sneak in some vacations. At home, Smith, Silo, and Alfie keep us smiling. 🐾
What hasn’t changed in 13 years is the love we feel from you — our loyal clients, many of whom have become treasured friends. Thank you for trusting us with your beloved pets, and for supporting our Mallard Pointe dreams. No matter what lies ahead, we’ll keep pouring our hearts into this place we proudly call home. 🧡
