Rebecca Lykins

I loved animals from a young age, always having a cat by my side. After quickly learning the solemn role a veterinarian has to play when a pet becomes chronically ill, I switched gears and studied aviation and advertising at the University of Illinois.

Richard and I met while working in the restaurant industry during college, began dating, and inherited a Golden Retriever puppy from our boss. Delilah became our life, and I quickly learned that she needed groomed! I could not find a grooming facility at which I was content leaving my furry child, and that is why our idea for Grateful Pets was conceived. I graduated from Petropolis Grooming Academy in 2009, and practiced my grooming skills at both Kennelwood South County and a small pet shop in the city. In 2016, Richard and I took that leap of faith and opened Grateful Pets. I actively groomed dogs and cats for 12 years, but in 2021, took a step aside to focus on raising our two children, Cecilia and Hatcher. Most recently, I became certified to instruct pet first aid and CPR, with which I will be hosting local classes for our community. Grateful Pets continues to strive in assisting people to provide the best life possible for their pets. We are thankful for our employees and clients who have helped us make Grateful Pets what we had always imagined.