Staff
Administration
Chris, Executive Director
I'm Chris, thrilled to serve as the Executive Director at Animal Friends. With 23 years of experience in the non-profit sector, I've worn many hats. It's a joy to engage with our community and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our furry friends, both canine and feline. My wife Jessica and I found our cat, or perhaps she found us, through adoption. Outside of work, we love exploring new places, attending shows, savoring local flavors, and indulging in playing board/card games.
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.
Caitlyn, Front Office Lead
My name is Caitlyn and I’m the Front Office Lead. I’ve been with AFHS since 2019 and hope for many years to come. My mission is to educate the public on the importance of spay and neuter, adoption and fostering. My passion is being a voice for the abandoned, abused and homeless animals in our community. When I’m not taking calls and returning emails at the office, I’m taking care of my mini zoo at home. My wife and I have five animals (three dogs and two cats) together, all of which are foster fails. We love to travel and find new places to explore in nature.
Megan, Intake Coordinator
I have been with Animal Friends in an array of different ways in the past 10 years. I've been a volunteer, Kennel Technician, Outreach Coordinator, Dog Warden, and now Intake Coordinator. I share my home with my husband and our cats, Jimmy and Rooster, our dog, Hank, and hamster, Meeko (all AFHS alumni)!
Myra, Enrichment Coordinator
I've been with AFHS since 2016. I started as a kennel tech, moved to kennel team lead and now am our Animal Enrichment Coordinator. I am a lifetime Butler County resident. I lived in Middletown for 30 years of my life but now reside in Wayne township with my Husband, step-children and our mini zoo which consists of three dogs (AFHS alumni), chickens, rabbits, mice, a few TNR cats and aquariums of fish. We spend our time being busy with marching band in fall and 4-H in the spring and summer. I've never known my life to be without a furry 4 legged friend to love. I work with a fantastic team people. We all have the same common goals to help our community and to care for the animals that come into your care to the best of our ability.
Sarah, Community Outreach Coordinator
Hello! I'm Sarah and I am the Community Outreach Coordinator with Animal Friends Humane Society! In this role I get the privilege of helping welcome new volunteers into our program, facilitating humane education activities with various groups in our community, and leading our offsite PetMobile events! My education background is in Psychology and Social Work and I have found this role to offer the perfect opportunity to connect with both people and animals and promote the powerful connection between the two! Animal Friends was the first shelter I volunteer at as a teenager, and it has been incredible to be able to come back and rejoin the team here!
Kim, Cat Care Coordinator
I have always loved animals and knew I wanted to work with/for them. I started working with AFHS in 2013. While I love all animals, I feel I can do the most work with the cats. Coordinating the kitten foster program, and helping each cat find the appropriate outcome for them is really rewarding. When I'm not at the shelter, I enjoy spending time with animals and family.
Nancy, Dog Care Coordinator
I’ve been on and off with this wonderful organization for around 8 years now. I have filled many different roles and love something about each one I have done. I really found my niche with the dogs though and have found that I’m truly passionate about helping our community connect with our pets. My personal goal is to strengthen the human animal bond and help our community and its pets in any way that I can.
