OUR TEAM

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JULIE & CHRIS CARDEN

Breeders

Our love for doodles began right here at home with our own Bernedoodles and Goldendoodle. We fell completely in love with their gentle hearts, loyal personalities, and the incredible joy they brought into our lives. That love eventually grew into Sanctuary Farmhouse Doodles.

But for us, this is about so much more than raising beautiful puppies. We truly believe God uses these precious puppies as little tools to help heal hearts. He used the love of a dog to bring comfort and healing into my own life, and that experience is where so much of my passion comes from. It’s the heart behind everything we do and why our motto, “Healing hearts one puppy at a time,” means so much to us.

Family is at the center of our lives, too. We have been blessed with four daughters and ten wonderful grandchildren, and they are some of our greatest joys. When we aren’t loving on puppies, you’ll often find us on the water or traveling in our RV especially when the destination includes time with our grandkids!

Sanctuary Farmhouse Doodles was born from a love for family, a love for dogs, and a deep faith in the way God can use even the smallest things, including four little paws to bring joy, comfort, companionship, and healing exactly when it’s needed most. ❤️

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AUTUMN CARDEN

Autumn is our does-all girl at SFD. She handles the clean up, the feeding, and anything and everything that has to do with the puppies. She is the main trainer and flight nanny as needed.

Handler/Trainer

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KRISTEN HOLBROOK

Kristen is our showcase Sunday girl and handles social media. Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Flight Nanny/Snuggler of Puppies