WHO WE ARE

I grew up loving animals in a home with parents who shared my passion for fur, feathers, and fins. I’ve been fortunate to have held positions with the SPCA LA , American Humane Association and North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (now PATH). I have seen firsthand the healing power of people rescuing animals, and of animals rescuing people.

For the past 13 years, I have been honored to volunteer alongside John and Lynda, and have come to love hens, roosters and ducks (along with all of the other animals) more than I could imagine and am known as the Foundation’s “Director of Fowl”.

Originally from San Antonio, TX, my family relocated to Arkansas where we ran a small dairy and egg production facility before settling in Colorado. Growing up I learned about farm life and came to respect and nurture the animals in our care.

In addition to my volunteer Docent time at the Denver Zoo I was also a guide for the Denver Museum’s Prehistoric Journey exhibit and provided volunteer services for the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Preserve, Ocean Journey and the National Western Stock show.

I grew up around animals. Living in a small house near the Twilight Golf Course, I would ride my little Saddlebred horse up and down the Highline Canal. Spending time with and caring for animals has always been a huge part of my life.

I was a school teacher for 25 years. I also helped as a volunteer Docent at the Denver Zoo and was approached about placing some animals. After receiving full health checks from the zoo the animals were released to us, kicking off the start of our foundation.