Meet the Team
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Diane
I am the owner of Diane's Discount Pet Supplies and Adoption Center. I have worked with animals since I was 12 years old at: kennels, veterinary offices, pet shops, and pet grooming salons. I started my store with the concept that you can earn a living by doing what you enjoy and still give back to the animal world. In 2008 my husband Dr. Steve Silberman D.V.M. and I opened the Affordable Spay Neuter Clinic, which is on-premise at Diane's. We have two daughters, and three dogs all adopted from the Adoption Center and five cats. I also own a 65-gallon saltwater aquarium. I enjoy trail running, Spartan races, working out at the gym, and spending my spare time with my family. You can reach me at info@ddpets.com. |
Rebecca
I have been working with animals for over 22 years, Twenty of which have been here at Diane's. I have three awesome cats and a leopard gecko named Salem. I've also had several small fish tanks and nano planted aquariums over the years. Most of my off hours I spend taking my wonderful daughter to her various Kung Fu, Girl Scout and school band practices and meetings. One of my favorite things about working here is seeing the happy endings of the hard-luck adoption cases. Seeing a dog come into the adoption center with bad physical health, scared or neglected and then seeing them visit with their new family and they are happy and loved is so amazing! |
Jenn
I started working at Diane's cleaning and caring for the animals 25 years ago. I have attended many seminars. I am currently canine, feline, avian, freshwater and saltwater fish certified. I am in complete control of all facets of the fish department. I love all the animals that we have at the store but my passion is for the world that lives underwater. I have also successfully raised orphaned squirrels, raccoons, bunnies, and even chipmunks with the help of a licensed wildlife rehabber. I have two mixed breed dogs I adopted from the adoption center, four cats, one 75-gallon freshwater tank and 1'000 gallon pond I built myself. I like to spend my spare time with my three daughters and husband. I enjoy painting, writing and target shooting. I could not imagine life without pets. |
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Becky
I have worked in the pet industry for 25 years. I love working with animals! I can't imagine life without them. I have three dogs, four cats, and a 90-gallon freshwater aquarium. I have fostered many motherless puppies and kittens. I also like sports, chocolate, and baking. |
Missy
I have been working at Diane's since I was very young. My mother worked here for 15 years before moving away, so I visited here often growing up and learned a lot about different animals. I am one of the reptile specialists at the store. I have 11 snakes, all boas and ball pythons. I also have a bearded dragon, a Sulcata Tortoise, a tokay gecko and a rose hair tarantula. My more typical animals include my 3 cats, Pippet, Nova, and Noodle, my 3 Chihuahuas (Little Man, Smokey, Care Bear) and my big Shepherd/ Weimaraner mix named Grim. I have a beautiful 38 gallon saltwater fish tank but have had many different freshwater systems in the past. In my spare time with my family and I do pet sitting and care for my own animals. I’m also crazy about movies! Lindy
Diane’s Discount Pet Supplies and Adoption Center is my first job and my favorite way to enjoy my days! I am the proud mother of 3 dogs, 1 bearded dragon, cockroaches, honey bees, chickens, and ducks. I have always been in love with animals so you can imagine my joy at being able to get paid for taking care of rescues while finding them forever homes. I learn so much here and I can’t wait to increase my knowledge and my mini zoo. Besides loving animals, I enjoy art, music, ice hockey, Girl Scouts, and hanging with my insane family. I plan to attend college for environmental science or studies. |
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Haydn
I've been working for Diane's Discount Pet Supplies and Adoption Center for about 6 years now. Ever since I was a baby I've told everyone that I wanted to grow up and work with animals. This is the first job I've ever had. I love working here because seeing the people's faces when they adopt their furry, scaly, or feathery babies just makes my day. The biggest pay off to me though is when I help the rescued animals find their forever homes. I hope one day to become a Veterinarian and I am currently on the journey to that goal. The learning experience I've had working at Diane's and along side my co-workers will forever be with me and will help me with my goal to become a veterinarian! |
Nikki
This is my first year here at Diane's. I started here as a temp and I liked the work and my fellow employees so much that I can't leave. I currently have a cat named Deddle Bug and 3 Dumbo rats. I've learned (and am always learning) so many new things. Its very exciting seeing so many wonderful pets find their forever homes. I'm looking forward to many years of working here helping the animals! Jade
I have been working at Diane's since 2014, but it has always been a second home to me. My mom, Jenn, has been working here as long as I can remember, and I always loved accompanying her to work. Growing up around animals my whole life, I have become pretty well rounded in knowledge regarding all furry, feathered, and fishy creatures. I currently have two cats (Eli and Umbra) and a 20 gallon planted freshwater tank. In my spare time, I'm typically playing video games or spoiling my cats! |
Kailyn
I have been working at Diane’s since 2017. It is my first job that I have ever worked at and it is such an amazing place to work and to adopt animals from! I have a wide variety of animals myself from dogs and cats, to ferrets and a bearded dragon. I have always had a strong passion for animals and am so happy I found the perfect job that lets me fulfill that passion and work with some amazing people too! Rhonda
I started working at Diane's in 2016. I was a stay-at-home wife and hated it! I needed to be around people. I applied because I love being around people and animals and haven't regretted a moment! I have learned a lot about animals since working here. You will find me holding and socializing all of our animals so they have the best chance of finding a great home. I truly find it rewarding when pups or dogs come in scared out of their minds, some from the worst situations I have ever seen, and they blossom to become loving and trusting animals. Seeing them find their forever homes is why I do what I do! Lindsay
My love for animals began a very long time ago. Growing up with Diane as a second mom, I’ve been around the pet store since it opened. I have learned so many things and have had tons of awesome opportunities and experiences with animals! I enjoy being part of rescue and a small business setting. When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my husband and four children! 
Alison
I have been working with animals for many, many years. In addition to having in-depth knowledge about traditional family pets, I have a license and own many exotic animals. I host live animal shows for birthday parties, schools, and other occasions through Party Animal Express. Party Animal Express Exotic Animal Shows For All Ages and Occasions Educational & Fun Call 484-366-5922 |
