This is our new employee, Mariah Scheskie, who's starting work here today. Mariah came to us from the Missoula Humane Society, where she was the kennel manager, responsible for day-to-day operations. She was also the primary adoption counselor for dog placement. Earlier Mariah worked at Best Friends in Utah, where she was an animal caretaker at their Dogtown facility. She has a lot of dog training experience, which we plan to put to very good use here! Mariah is a graduate of the University of Montana, where she earned a B.S. in Resource Conservation.
In the photo I took this morning, Mariah is giving our blind foal Brynn (a.k.a. Squirt) a rub-down, which results in a lot of quivering lips. Whenever we scratch Brynn, she immediately starts opening her mouth and moving her lips ... it's the equine equivalent of "Ooooh, that feels good!"
(Click on photo for larger image.)
Welcome Mariah. It sounds like you will fit right in. Looks like Brynn is already enjoying your arrival!!
Posted by: Mandy Watson, Laramie, WY | August 03, 2006 at 01:52 PM
Your qualifications make it very why you were chosen! Looking forward to future blogs with you and the animals. Congratulations on your new job.
Posted by: Miranda | August 02, 2006 at 03:29 PM
Welcome to the ranch, Mariah. Your experience will be so helpful. I love Brynn's little happy face.
Posted by: Roz | August 02, 2006 at 08:14 AM
Hello Mariah & welcome to the wonderful RDR! Your experience & skills will be put to great use & by the looks of the photo, the animals are already loving you. We wish you a marvelous experience of learning, sharing & growing at the RDR. We are so glad to have you there. Your background is impressive & we are so glad you chose to share your expertise with the wonderful animals at the RDR.
Welcome hugs,
ginger & Tobias
the greythound
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | August 01, 2006 at 06:45 PM
Welcome Mariah!! You definitely look and sound like a perfect match for the ranch! I wish you many blissful days at RDR!
I'm so glad to see Brynn; I've been wondering how she's doing. She looks fabulous and spunky!
Posted by: Leilani | August 01, 2006 at 04:06 PM
Congratulations Mariah on your new job! I worked with Mariah at the Missoula Humane Society and was so impressed with her talents! She is compassionate, loving and respectful and knows animal behavior. Mariah is a wonderful advocate for all animals. She is also great with people! Thank you for continuing to work with animals and making their lives better!
Posted by: ally logan | August 01, 2006 at 04:01 PM