Team Members

Passionate about sustainable animal wellness initiatives and community collaboration, Shantel leads rescue operations, manages foster coordination, creates social media content, and guides long-term project planning.

Erin keeps our rescue team organized and informed by managing communications, records, bookkeeping, and meeting details.

Dr. Jatin Bajwa generously supports our rescue with expert medical guidance—offering emergency advice, foster education, and input on animal care protocols.

Owner and operator of Rude Pooch Photography, Tanya donates her time and talent by capturing professional photos of our animals. Her work significantly increases visibility and helps our dogs and cats find homes faster by showcasing their true personalities.

With a heart for animals and community connection, Ariel leads rescue operations including grant writing, foster coordination, improving internal systems, and contributes to our digital outreach.

Renee manages our financial records and played a key role in developing our electronic accounting system for improved efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.

Faith coordinates veterinary care across communities, helping schedule appointments, transport animals to and from clinics, and ensure clear communication between veterinarians, fosters, and the rescue.

Owner and operator of Barkside Grooming Oasis, Ashley provides essential grooming and hygiene services for animals in our care. Her support helps ensure our rescue animals are comfortable, healthy, and adoption-ready.

Ashley provides marketing input for fundraisers, events, and social media, and helps design social media templates. She’s also known for jumping in wherever needed — whether that’s assisting with fundraising efforts or lending a hand on rescue missions.

Cheryl provides fosters with practical guidance on kennel, leash, and obedience training, and offers board-and-train support for dogs working through trauma or difficult behaviors.

Britt designs graphics for fundraisers, events, and advertising, while also providing creative input and support for social media content, marketing strategy, and analytics. Her work helps strengthen engagement, visibility, and overall community reach.

With a huge heart for animals, Sierra leads fundraising activities and manages logistics for events. These efforts help sustain rescue operations and support life-saving care for animals in need.