Staff

Cindy, Administrative Support

I’m our Administrative Support. I started as a kennel tech when we were in Trenton in 2008.
Over the last decade and a half I’ve witnessed the evolution of the organization with many added resources for our community.

Sarah, Dog Care Coordinator

I’ve always really enjoyed being around animals and helping them as much as I can. I previously worked as a kennel technician, a veterinary assistant, and with training and handling drug detection dogs. I have two dogs of my own named Major and Layla. I’m very excited to help the dogs here find fosters and their new forever homes!

Dana Shamp, Cat Coordinator/Social Media Coordinator

Hi, I’m Dana, and I’ve had a passion for animals for as long as I can remember. That love inspired me to start my first job as a Kennel Technician while I was still in high school, and later, I earned a degree in Animal Science from Wilmington College. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve worked in a variety of roles—from Kennel Technician to Veterinary Assistant to Laboratory Animal Technician—all of which have deepened my dedication to animal care.

As my career has grown, so has my desire to make a lasting difference. That’s what led me to my current role as Cat Care Coordinator, where I’m excited to help cats not only receive the care they need, but also find loving forever homes.

I was born and raised in Ohio, but I’ve spent so much time in Minnesota that it feels like a second home. My husband and I share our lives with two rescue pups. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, homesteading, crafting, and immersing myself in a good audiobook.