107 Binbrook Rd, Binbrook, Ontario

The Owner / Operator

Michele Bain (owner/operator)…


… not only loves animals of all kinds, but she has years of practical, hands-on experience dealing with them.  Michele has been operating Shadowbrook Kennels for 12 years, and was also the Glanbrook District Animal Control Officer for 14 years (prior to HAC taking over the contract).   She has been active in dog sport for years (flyball, agility, tracking) and obedience training.  As well, she has bred and raised German Shepherds and sheep.


Animals play an important part of Michele’s personal life, as well.  She currently cares for 4 dogs, and 3 cats as well as a coop full of chickens and a field full of sheep.  Her pond is home to a pair of swans, and an assortment of rescued ducks.


All of this has provided Michele with a great deal of experience in interacting with animals of all breeds, ages and temperaments.  She is also extensively trained in animal 1st Aid and emergency procedures, as well as disease control. 


Michele is a member of the CKC, GSD Club of Canada, Hamilton Dog Obedience Club, American Paint Horse Association and the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency.   And Shadowbrook Kennels is a regular “People’s Choice” and “Reader’s Choice” award winner!

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Susan Rahija  (Marketing, Social Media and Adoption Outreach)


… Susan has been involved with Shadowbrook Kennels for over 2 years.  While the Glanbrook District Animal Control Officer, Michele would find countless strays that went unclaimed.  Those strays ended up as temporary guests at Shadowbrook. 


Susan’s amazing pet photography, her tireless Facebook updates and her deep conviction in pet adoption helped find dozens of animals forever homes. 


Susan and her family have 3 dogs adopted out of rescue, 2 cats and her house is the happy in-between home for any number of foster animals.