Our Team

Laurie Hood
Founder

Laura McManus
Director of Operations

Laura Looney
Development Operations Coordinator

Taylor Hood
Vice President of Operations

Stacey Salatich
Director of Philanthropy

Robin Anchors
Lead Adoption Coordinator

Paul Arthur
Executive Director

Kat Vincent
Office Manager

Kim Gonczol
Adoption Coordinator

Ruth Patterson
Retail Manager
Administrative Assistant

Lori Hussey
Administrative Assistant

Emily Carr
Adoption Coordinator
Foster Coordinator

Tifney Ryals
Clinic Manager

Wendy Dell
Volunteer Coordinator

Dr. Jim Smith
Veterinarian

Maureen Johnson
Quarantine Animal Care Technician

Meagan Adkinson
Veterinary Technician

Esmeralda Serna
Animal Care Manager

Abigayle Blair
Animal Care Technician

Heather Simerson
Quarantine Animal Care Technician

Rebecca Bargy
Veterinary Technician

Ashley Englehart
Animal Behavior & Enrichment Manager

Ashely Nix
Animal Care Technician

Eve Hurst
Quarantine Animal Care Technician

Veterinary Technician

Danielle LaMarre
Farm Animal Manager

Shaina Kelly
Lead Animal Care Technician

Millie McFaden
Animal Care Technician

Taylor Brooks
Animal Care Technician

Aubrey Maurer
Animal Care Technician

Annaliece Mixon
Animal Care Technician

Mercedes Fuller
Animal Care Technician

Jaki Frizzell
Animal Care Technician

Rebecca Pinkham
Animal Care Technician

Nani Borgensen
Animal Care Technician

Shelby Proie
Wildlife Director

Tyler Brown
Wildlife Nursery Manager

Michelle Funderburk
Wildlife Specialist

Jim Johnson
Lead Wildlife Rescuer

Chris Teboe
Wildlife Office Manager