Alayna
Sanctuary Director
Favorite place on the sanctuary:
The potbelly yard when all the pigs are inside and hunkered down for naps, and to be able to lay down in the hay with them for some cuddles and pig snorts.
Our team
Pasado's Safe Haven has a small but mighty team of dedicated individuals who are working toward a mission to end animal cruelty.
THE TEAM BEHIND OUR MISSION
From caring for our sanctuary residents to supporting all our vital program work, our staff puts their knowledge, passion and experience to work every day for the animals. Interested in joining our growing team? We have job openings from time to time across a range of skill sets, learn more here.
leadership
Aubrey
People Operations Director
FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:
The Memorial Garden, it reminds me why we keep fighting.
Kirsten
Legislative Affairs Director & General Counsel
WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:
All animals deserve compassionate care, health, and happiness. When they are victims of cruelty or neglect, they also deserve justice.
Mark
Executive Director
Favorite moment with an animal:
Seeing the pure excitement and joy in their eyes when they are shown love and compassion.
Maddie
Educational Programs Manager
WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS
Every animal is its own special individual; and every single one of them deserves our respect, compassion, and protection.
Scott
Communications Director
Shaunessy
Director of Pet Services
WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:
Because I believe every animal deserves to live a life without cruelty, neglect, or abuse.
Sheila
Sr. Director of Finance & Operations
BEST ANIMAL MOMENT:
Celebrating Journey's birthday in the new cow barn was a special time!
Tana
Development Director
WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:
"The question is not, Can they reason?, nor Can they talk? but, Can they suffer?"
staff
Amy
Culinary Programs Manager
WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:
All animals deserve the same right to a life of happiness and freedom from abuse. I would love to see the day when industries that profit from exploiting and harming animals are all shut down.
Anne
Major Gifts Officer
WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS
Because they cannot speak for themselves and deserve our protection from abuse and exploitation. I want to help create a world where animals are treated with compassion and not cruelty.
Brandie
Lead Caregiver
FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:
Hanging in the lower pig yards when the butterfly bushes are blooming and smell so sweet!
Corina
Investigations & Rescue Specialist
WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:
Because there is still so much work to do for animal rights!
Ericka
Operations Manager
FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:
I love visiting the cows, but the memorial garden is such a peaceful, and special place.
Ezra
Communications Specialist
FAVORITE MOMENT WITH AN ANIMAL:
Getting a huge grassy kiss from Tonka on my first visit to the cow pastures!
Ihlae
Senior Communications Manager
BEST ANIMAL MOMENT:
Playing with a litter of newborn puppies after we rescued them from a horrific puppy mill, knowing they’re safe now.
Jayme
Regional Spay Neuter Clinic Manager
WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:
I fight for animals because I believe that all animals have the right to live a life of safety and dignity.
Jennifer
Volunteer Manager
FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:
Potbelly pig yard - pigs are amazing, interesting beings so filled with love. This is why my husband and I adopted 3 potbelly pigs from Pasado's Safe Haven in 2018.
Jesy
General Caregiver
WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:
Every life has immense, immeasurable value. I work to dismantle ideas that some life just means less, simply because someone else decided so.
Max
Development Data Specialist
FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:
In the NARN yard with the boy sheep on a sunny day, or in Kitty City on a rainy day.
Melissa
Spay/Neuter Client Coordinator/Vet Assistant
FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:
Working on the mobile spay/neuter station. I also have a soft spot for the goats at the sanctuary.
Nicolette
Lead Caregiver
WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:
I fight for animals because someone needs to be their voice! Every animal deserves kindness, a happy life, a home filled with love.
Shane
Volunteer Coordinator
WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:
No animal should ever have to live in fear. Someone has to speak for those that can't speak for themselves.
Toba
Rescued: August 2023
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