NEW PET PARENT?
If this is your pup’s first time at Dogtopia, there are a few things pet parents should prepare prior to rewarding your dog with the most exciting day ever!
At Dogtopia, our passion is giving every single dog the best-individualized care with their health, safety, and comfort as our top priority! Our home away from home environment is the perfect place for your pup to learn, play, and socialize with their BFFF (Best Furry Friend Forever).
Meet the Team
Amber Woods, Owner
Amber’s favorite thing about Dogtopia is getting to know all the pup personalities. She has been an animal lover since birth, having worked with both domestic and wild animals. Before coming to Dogtopia in 2021, she was a Management Consultant and now oversees the daily operations of Dogtopia of Houston. Amber and her husband Alex have two human children Gracie (6) and Grady (4), and a Vizsla named Velcro. They live in East Downtown and enjoy family bike rides along the Memorial Bayou and exploring the world through travel.
Tony Howdeshell, Executive Director
Tony spent 30 years serving the country in the Navy. After his military retirement he spent several years consulting mostly in the oil and gas industry. He and his family are all animal lovers. His wife, Ann-Marie volunteers at local shelters and is usually caring for rescues on her own. He has a 30 year old son and a 29 year old daughter who he partners with on a family run Halloween business. You’ll rarely see him without his support dog Sasha by his side. We are excited to have Tony (and Sasha) on the Dogtopia team!
Jenna Anchia, Community Relations Manager
Jenna has been with Dogtopia for 4 years and found her passion for working with dogs after the passing of her first dog, Chance. She focuses on exceptional pet care and community outreach, ensuring every pup has a safe, happy experience while building strong connections with pet parents and local partners. In her free time, Jenna loves reading, doing crafts, and going to concerts.
Taylor Clendennen, General Manager
Taylor has been a part of the Dogtopia team for a little over two years and brings her lifelong love for dogs to everything she does. She’s a proud dog mom to two incredible pups – Freya, a loyal 5-year old German Shepherd mix, and Siggy, a playful and goofy 1-year old Pitbull mix.
Zenayda, Assistant Manager
Zenayda has been with Dogtopia for two years now. She is an animal lover at heart, and we mean all animals. At home, she is the proud parent of eight pets, ranging from reptiles to farm animals.
