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Dogs of FCI: The (Furry) Faces Behind the Scenes

We’re Pet People, Too.

We understand the deep bond between families and their pets. As your local flooring experts, we’re a part of the community, in your neighborhood, and spending time at the dog parks with our fur babies. And we want to introduce you to the FCI team members in your community and their four-legged family members, who are why we say, We’re Pet People, Too.

Meet Brie and Carter of Spokane, WA, and North Idaho. They have two fur babies, Hunter and Griffie. However, before Griffie, they weren’t sure if having a dog made sense for them.

“I thought about getting a dog for a couple of years before finding Griffie. Yes—I absolutely ‘just knew’ she was our dog. She is my soul dog, my best friend!”

Their flooring of choice for life with Griffie and Hunter?

“We chose laminate for our home and offer this to clients too—weather-resistant in our four-season climate. It can handle rain, snow, dirt, grass, mud, ice chunks from their fur, you name it. Easy to maintain and clean up after your pets!”


Those with Dobermans will recognize the classic tea-kettle whine that Piper uses to let her owner, Cassie Olivos, FCI Performance Marketing, know it’s bedtime. Originally, though, Cassie wasn’t sure that she wanted a dog.

“Piper (Ms. Pipies, Piperoni) is absolutely my velcro dog, my shadow, my dopey Doberman. Ironically, I didn’t ‘just know’ she was mine when we met. My mom and sister decided to get her, and I was the one giving the ‘Are we really ready for this?’ lecture. Fast forward, and of course, she instantly bonded with me—and I with her. We’ve been inseparable ever since.”

For Ms. Pipes, nothing but the coziness of carpet will do.

“Piper is afraid of walking on our hardwoods and prefers to be in our rooms with carpet or rugs to spin around in circles on! [I recommend] Pet-friendly carpet for sure.”


Meet Rich Innes from Brentwood, TN, and their Goldendoodles Thor and Loki;

“They make even the worst days good! We bring them to the beach every year and out on the boat all the time. They are definitely beach and boat dogs; they love it! “

Rich recommends Waterproof Laminate flooring for family members with four legs.

“It is great because it doesn’t scratch and is not affected by spills, accidents, or wet, muddy paws!”


Koda means ‘closer than a brother,’ so for Leigh Ann Wojciechowski, FCI Lehigh Valley, whose human children are all boys, the name was a perfect fit.

“Aside from allowing us the opportunity to see our kids care for a living thing, the best part of having a dog is seeing her tail-wagging excitement and the comfort we get from cuddling with her at the end of a long day.”

For Leigh Ann’s pet-loving customers, carpet is the way to go.

“We recently installed a new Shaw carpet with R2X— within hours of completing the install, one of the customer’s pets soiled her new carpet. She was absolutely astounded that the pet accident beaded up on top of the fibers and cleaned up effortlessly. Two very enthusiastic paws up for pet-friendly flooring!


Katie Pynnonen, FCI Brand Marketing, recently relocated to Atlanta with her two rescue pups: Moose and Milkyway—also known as Milly or, when she’s feeling extra fancy, Mildred Marie. With no kids at home, these two are more than pets—they’re Katie’s whole world.

Moose was adopted from a rescue in Arizona, and Milly made her way from a kill shelter in South Korea thanks to an incredible nonprofit, which saved her from near euthanasia.

Having just moved into a new home with light-colored carpet, Katie already has plans to replace it this fall with a more pet-friendly option, such as luxury vinyl plank (LVP)—a smart move for anyone with active pups and a love for clean floors.


Pet-Loving Flooring Experts  

So if you can’t tell—we get it. We know what it’s like to live with muddy paws, scratchy claws, and the occasional accident. That’s why our flooring stands up to it all.

Paw approved flooring is:

  • Scratch-Resistant 
  • Easy to Clean 
  • Comfy for naps & cuddles 
  • Stain-Resistant 
  • Stylish Enough for Humans 

And because We’re Pet People, Too, we’ve teamed up with the pet people at Shaw Floors to give one deserving pet and their human $10,000 in free flooring! Just tell us why your pet is special, like the FCI team, and you could win a free flooring upgrade!

Win a $10k Flooring Makeover

We can’t wait to meet you and your four-legged family members! Schedule your FREE In-home consultation today with one of the pet lovers at Floor Coverings International.

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