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MHF is fortunate to have a group of dedicated staff and volunteers to care for the animals in the shelter and foster homes, and help our community by responding to inquiries about taking in animals, adoptions, animal care, finding affordable veterinary care, lost or found animals, assistance with community cats, and more. Being part of a shelter that rescues and rehabilitates animals is rewarding work and we all love what we do here. Our staff puts 110% effort into the animals and the shelter every day.

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Our Team

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Executive Director

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Equine & Livestock Coordinator 

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TONYA WASHINGTON

Program Associate 

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EMILY BACKSTROM

Placement & Enrichment Coordinator

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DAKOTA SANTEE

Animal Care Manager

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ERIN MEAGHER

Animal Care

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LEWIS CHRISTIAN

Animal Care

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KIM PURSCHE

Resale Boutique/Furchandise

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Chief Operating Officer 

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Clinic Manager

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Community Cat Coordinator 

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ZACH PAYNE

Animal Care

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SHANTIE FORD-MEDINA

Animal Care 

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LARRY TRUSSELL

Facilities Maintenance

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SAM CARROLL JONES

Grooming Salon

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LIZ WASHINGTON

Grooming Salon

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JOSHUA MUSS

Board Chairman

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STEPHANIE BATES

Board Secretary

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DAVID ROCHESTER

Board Treasurer

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LISA BEN-DOV

Board Director

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CANDY FAZAKERLEY

Board Director

Polly Gault

POLLY GAULT

Board Director

Nancy Hanscom

NANCY HANSCOM

Board Director

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LAUREN PETERSON

Board Director

Rose Rogers

ROSE ROGERS

Board Director

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LOKI VAN ROIJEN

Board Director

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LISA JAWER

Board Director

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AMRIT DARYANANI

Board Director

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MATTHEW GALATI, DVM

Board Veterinarian

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JEAN LOONAM, DVM

Board Veterinarian

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