Ruth Rasmussen
Cat Facility Manager
Sammie's Friends Staff Members
Dina Jacopi
Marketing/Promotions
Website Master
Debbie Freele
Dog Operations Manager
Animal Care Giver
Adoption Specialist
Beverley Mercier Ward
Dog Behaviorist/Trainer
Lisa Beard
Dog Kennels Manager
Alex Maloney
Dog Operations Manager
Adoption Specialist
Fundraising Developer
Ash Rhodes
PetPoint
Adoption Specialist
Phil Yonge
Kennel Attendant
Dog Walker Scheduler
Evan Walsh
Kennel Attendant
Animal Care Giver
Assistant Trainer
Maintence Coordinator
Amanda Siciliano
Kennel Attendant
Cat Care Giver
Liz Taylor
Financial Director
Mitch Ward
Safety Officer
Brigette Falwell
Kennel Attendant
Animal Care Giver
Leah Taylor
Accounting Specialist
Rory Painter
Cat Care Giver
Lorie Hennessy
Shelter Director
Sammie’s Friends Vision
A safe and caring place for neglected, abandoned, and abused animals to be cared for and rehabilitated, when necessary, and adopted as quickly as possible into loving homes.
Sammie’s Friends Organizational Values
~ Commitment for doing the best things for the animals
~ Sound fiscal policy
~ Commitment to excellence in everything we do
~ Respect for all -animals, volunteers staff and the public
~ A high value placed on safety for the animals,
volunteers, staff and the public
~ Open and honest communication, focused on mutual
problem solving and follow-up
~ An open collaborative management style
~ Strong commitment to teamwork
