South County Profile: Sarah Roberts

SARAH ROBERTS

Sarah Roberts, 27, of Redding, began working in the field of dog grooming five years ago after taking classes at PetSmart in Redding. She then started learning more from local groomer Becky Herzog of Redding.

Roberts began working as a bather for Becky's Grooming and then became a groomer.

After working there for several years, she is now working at Shampoodles in Anderson and attending Shasta College taking classes to earn her non-profit business certificate.

Roberts plans to continue grooming dogs, but dreams of opening a rescue animal shelter in Palo Cedro with the name of "Lost but Never Forgotten," she said. The named is memorial of two cats that she and her family rescued that didn't make it through their traumatic situation.

Roberts enjoys working with the animals and loves to start with a dog that is matted down and turning it into a brand new dog that it's owner doesn't recognize. She works approximately 20 hours per week and looks forward to opening her own shop someday.

"All the work that I do, including grooming and rescues is for the love of animals. People take them for granted," stated Roberts.

Robert's enjoys working in Anderson because it is quieter than Redding, and the people are less stressed out. This helps getting to know people and being able to work with their animals, she said.

Before moving to Redding to be near family, Roberts lived in Cottonwood. In her spare time, Roberts enjoys scrap booking and reading.

She is a 2001 graduate of El Molino High School in Forestville.

Name: Sarah Roberts.

Born where and when: Rohnert Park near Santa Rosa, 1982.

Occupation: Dog groomer.

Marital Status: Engaged.

Family: Father, George and step-mom, Kellie. Mom, Sandra, and two brothers Brian and Stewart.

Pets: An Australian cattle dog named Bandit, a rescue puppy named Dunkin and six cats.

My worst job: A gas station that I worked at for a week.

My first job: Working at a day care helping take care of children.

In my spare time I: Scrapbook.

My favorite book: Black Beauty.

My favorite movie: Dreamer.

My favorite recording artist: Josh Gracin.

My dream car: 2010 GMC Sierra, fully loaded.

My friends like me because I: I am loyal.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would want: My dog.

The one thing in life I've learned is: Trust yourself and don't listen to other people.

The best advice my parents gave me: Invest your money in something worthwhile.

My most embarrassing moment: Falling off my horse during a barrel race and landing against the fence upside down.

My most irrational act: I am not an irrational person.

My most valued material possession: One item from each of my grandmothers who have passed away. They are pretty special.

What I like best about the north state: Nature.

My hero is: My mom. She was in an abusive relationship, dropped everything and moved to Redding without knowing anyone but us.

My pet peeve is: Fake people.

My fantasy is: Owning 80 acres to build an animal rescue, being able to make it without a hard time paying the bills.

If I could change one thing about myself, I would: Stand up for myself.

The one thing Shasta County needs most: More animal control.

The most enjoyable thing about life is: Being around family and friends.