MATTAPOISETT, MA • (508) 758-8276
N. DARTMOUTH, MA • (774) 206-1019
MATTAPOISETT, MA • (508) 758-8276
N. DARTMOUTH, MA • (774) 206-1019
MEET THE STAFF
Familiar faces who strive to make you and your pet happy.

Johnelle Ciano
Owner, Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid

Chris Ciano

Laura Goguen
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid
Laura is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified by Pet Emergency Education.

Jessica DiOrio
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid
Jess is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified by Pet Emergency Education.

Shelli Knox
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid
Shelli is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified by Pet Emergency Education.

Chelsea Petrouski
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid
Chelsea is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified by Pet Emergency Education.

Leslie Boyle
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid
Leslie is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified by Pet Emergency Education.

Brittany Baptista
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid
Brittany graduated from New Bedford High School in 2011 and currently resides in New Bedford with her girlfriend, Jordan. Together they share a love for their 3 cats (Sonny, Binx & Salem) & their 3 reptiles (Sir Chunky Boi, Derp & Bruce). After spending her spare time volunteering at animal shelters, Brittany joined the Emma Marie’s staff in October 2014. She enjoys adventuring, traveling, doing anything creative and spending time with her loved ones.
Brittany is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified by Pet Emergency Education.

Adam Bigos
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid
Adam is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified by Pet Emergency Education.

Matt Alves
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid
Matt is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified by Pet Emergency Education.

Anne Harrison
Certified in Pet CPR & Pet First Aid
Anne is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified by Pet Emergency Education.

Jillian Mattson
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid
Jillian is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified by Pet Emergency Education.

Kim Aguiar

Samantha Croke
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid

Shi Major
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid

Ashley Smith
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid

Lauryn Mort

Lea Seablom
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid

David Salonis
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid

Sandra Vardo

Jodi Donahue
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid

Meg Ferrari
Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid
Meg currently resides in Dartmouth, MA with her cat, Rue and labradoodle, Millie. She enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time at the beach. She likes to read and listen to true crime podcasts.

Brittany Faria

Lilly Rogers
Lilly currently resides in Dartmouth, MA with her dad, sister, and two dogs Nala and Bailey. She graduated from Mashpee High School in 2018, and currently attends Bridgewater State University for public relations and marketing. In her free time, you’ll find her reading or playing with her two pups!

Megan Loforte

Evan DeSousa

Wendy Nunes
Wendy joined the staff in June of 2022. She grew up in Westport, MA and currently resides in New Bedford with her husband, two sons, and their sweet poodle pup Myrtle. Wendy graduated from Fisher College with a degree in Early Childhood Education and worked as a teacher before changing her path to work with animals; as she’s always enjoyed the company of dogs! When Wendy isn’t working, you’ll find her doing fun things with her kids!

Joanna Giamette
Joanna, aka “Jo”, joined the staff in the summer of 2022. She currently resides in Fall River with her wife and two pups; Lyuba, a golden doodle and Cooper, a three-legged beaglier. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at the beach, camping, photography, and arts and crafts.

Kimberly Collins
Kimberly, known to most as Kim, has owned dogs all of her life. For years, she has had a desire to pursue a career in pet care and grooming. Although not completely ready for her retirement from her 20+ years in education, Kim is overjoyed to begin her transition to her second career right here at Emma Marie’s. Kim lives in New Bedford with her rescue Blue Heeler/Lab mix, Pepper. She has two wonderful children, Abigail and Alexander. In Kim’s free time, she likes to explore in her Jeep, go camping, craft, sit by the ocean, and read.

Haley Dumoulin
Haley grew up in Fairhaven, always going to her family’s dairy farm, where she got her first dog, Pawzy, a red heeler/mix. She graduated from Bristol County Agricultural High School in 2022 & joined Emma Marie’s staff July of 2022. Haley has worked at Hoof-N-Paw Labradors for over 2 years now and absolutely love working with dogs! She now resides in Rochester with her family, silver lab Bull, and their 3 cats Winston, Leo, and Thomas. If Haley’s not working, you’ll find her hiking, doing photography, riding 4wheelers, going to the beach, and making memories with her friends and family.

Melanie Boucher
Melanie (Mel) lives in East Freetown with her two parents as well as two of her three siblings. She graduated from Apponequet Regional High School in 2015 and attended BCC Fall River right after for Health-related General Studies. Mel is very excited to start another new chapter of her life in Summer of 2022 working for Emma Marie’s. Until now, she has mostly had experience in customer service-related jobs as well as her most recent one where she worked as kitchen staff for an assisted living facility for the last four wonderful years. Only in recent years has she had more free time to explore some of the places she’s wanted to visit as well as partake in some of her favorite activities. Some of which include hiking, sightseeing, and cuddling with her four family dogs (Maisie, Seamus, Loki, & Laila). This experience working with animals and a friendly crew is sure to be her newest favorite adventure yet.