I had respect for Willamette ValleyDog and Cat Motel long before I was given the opportunity to buy it. In 1997 I became a customer and an employee, and I knew I had found an honest, caring, safe and loving environment for my own pets as well as every other pet that came in through the doors. I owe so much respect and gratitude to the original owners, Ray and Alice Gould who (in 1971) built this entire place from the ground up. They are the ones who helped make my business dreams come true. In 1999 I became the proud owner of Willamette Valley Dog and Cat Motel.