About Us

Susan Creager

Susan has lived most of her life in North Carolina and has worked in the animal industry since she was 19 years old. She spent three years in New Orleans, LA studying to become a veterinary technician and professional pet groomer, and she has owned her pet grooming salon in Burlington, NC since 1997.

Susan has worked in both small and large animal facilities for more than two decades. While in New Orleans, she was on call for a local emergency veterinary hospital where her duties included all aspects of emergency animal care.

An accomplished equestrian, Susan showed horses for many years. She served on the board of directors for United Horseman of The Carolinas for three years as well as being the youth director. Susan received the 2016 President’s Award of Excellence for her service to UHC. Susan has served in various capacities for area community organizations including Church Council of Ministries, children’s church teacher, youth director, and director of bible school. In addition, she has helped with food drives for other local animal organizations.

Susan was director of the Hawfields Junior Civitan Club for three years and co-director of The Alamance County “Miss Junior Civitan” Pageant for two years. She has also served on many advisory positions for different animal organizations throughout North Carolina.

A lifelong dream of starting a nonprofit to help with animal welfare and management became a reality in 2020 when she officially established her 501(c)(3) non-profit, Creager’s Critters Foundation for Animals. Her foundation has helped numerous large and small animals receive food, shelter, and veterinary services as well as birds and pocket pets (like guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, gerbils, and chinchillas). Susan herself has rescued or assisted in rescuing over 85 animals over the years.