“We are passionate about caring for your pet!”
Our goal is to combine our business expertise with our love and care for pets to ensure that Sunland Acres Pet Camp remains the number one choice for the discerning pet owner.
We invite you to schedule a complimentary daytime or overnight stay with us so you too, can feel the excitement that we feel as the caretakers of this “best-kept secret in St. Johns County.”
The Owners:
Lynn & James Lamoureux
Owners James and Lynn Lamoureux are Jacksonville natives who have worked in the pet industry since the mid-1970s.
James is the only Internationally Certified Professional Animal Care Provider in the North Florida area, certified by the Professional Animal Care Certification Council.
As lifelong dog and cat lovers, James and Lynn appreciated the opportunity to step in and carry on former owner Marjorie Winchester’s legacy of providing a comfortable, safe, and fun environment for your beloved cats and dogs.
James and Lynn place a high value on giving back to the community. The team at Sunland Acres Pet Boarding volunteered more than three hundred boarding days to rescue dogs last year.
Lynn Lamoureux
Marjorie was the owner of Sunland Acres for 35 years prior to James and Lynn taking ownership. Lynn’s belief that every dog matters is apparent as she oversees the daily operations of Sunland Acres.
A Jacksonville native, Lynn has been in the pet care industry for over four decades. By empowering the Sunland Acres team to do whatever it takes to keep customers satisfied, Lynn can focus on the facility’s daily operations such as marketing, staffing, and training to ensure all guests are happy and comfortable.
Camper Safety is a top priority and Lynn, along with manager Tish, routinely reviews and tests the facility’s safety procedures and identifies any areas needing repairs.
Lynn and her daughter Erica are also co-owners of Green Dog Spa, where dogs and cats are served by a highly-trained team using a safe, natural approach.
It has truly been a blessing to own businesses that allow us to mentor other dog lovers and to hire and train dog bathers, groomers, and kennel technicians. The most exciting part of this career is seeing the smiles from pet parents upon their return from a trip or after their pet’s new haircut, and seeing groomers accomplish goals they never dreamed possible!
James Lamoureux, CPACP
James C. Lamoureux is the Vice President and Co-Owner of Sunland Acres. Operating the business for the last 3-1/2 years has been a blessing for him and his tremendous wife and business partner, Lynn.
James demonstrates his commitment to the pet industry by being the only pet boarding facility operator in Northeast Florida who is nationally certified as an animal care provider by the Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC). James qualified as a Certified Professional Animal Care Provider, (CPACP), by attending classes and passing a rigorous in-person exam on the PACCC Body of Knowledge and meeting the eligibility requirements of the certifying body. James annually requalifies and renews his certification. View James’ credentials here.
PACCC was formed to provide a testing and certification process for pet boarding staff. PACCC wants to help pet parents find the safest facilities for their pets by certifying those providers who meet the highest standards. Sunland Acres is the only Pet Boarding facility in Northeast Florida to have a nationally certified animal care provider on board.
James ensures all Sunland staff receives initial and ongoing training in pet safety and camp operating procedures to keep everyone up-to-date. He also participates in business operations, and staff hiring, and oversees facility maintenance.
He is a Florida State Certified Building Contractor and has been in the construction business for over 46 years.
James has been a student of Martial Arts for 39 years and holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He became a Certified Master Tae Kwon Do Instructor in 2012 and is the Founder and Chief Instructor of the Christian Tae Kwon Do Academy in St. Johns, Florida.
In 1992, Lynn Lamoureux, President of Sunland Acres, decided to enroll her two children, Erica and Travis in Martial Arts classes where James was assisting with the teaching and operation of a Tae Kwon Do school in Mandarin for 9th Degree Grand Master William Clark.
Before assuming ownership of Sunland Acres, James, and Lynn were business partners in four pet store locations in the Northeast Florida area. They were married in 1994 and raised a blended family with the help of their God and church.
Through the successes of their businesses, the opportunity came in 2016 to purchase the well-established Sunland Acres Pet Boarding Camp. Having the chance to carry on the legacy of the camp founder, Marjorie Winchester, has been a blessing. Serving the Fruit Cove community where they have resided since 1995 is very rewarding.
“We are blessed to serve some of the best Pet Parents in our area and appreciate the trust they place in us to take care of their family members.
