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.

Our Team

BROOKE ARMY
Senior Animal Care/Vet Tech

SYDNEY BACKSTROM
Animal Care
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LEWIS CHRISTIAN
Animal Care

ZACH PAYNE
Animal Care

LIZ WASHINGTON
Grooming Salon

KIM PURSCHE
Merchandise Manager

JOSHUA MUSS
Board Chairman

STEPHANIE BATES
Board Secretary

POLLY GAULT
Board Director

LISA BEN-DOV
Board Director

CANDY FAZAKERLEY
Board Director

ROSE ROGERS
Board Director

LOKI VAN ROIJEN
Board Director

KAYLIE CANESTRA
Senior Animal Care

SHANTIE FORD-MEDINA
Animal Care

EMILY BACKSTROM
Animal Care

ERIN MEAGHER
Animal Care

SAM CARROLL JONES
Grooming Salon

LARRY TRUSSELL
Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

DAVID ROCHESTER
Board Treasurer

JEAN LOONAM, DVM
Board Veterinarian

MATTHEW GALATI, DVM
Board Veterinarian

CYNTHIHA SLOAN, DVM
Board Veterinarian

NANCY HANSCOM
Board Director

LAUREN PETERSON
Board Director