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Experience & Compassion

With many years of animal welfare experience, coupled with the unique backgrounds and perspectives, our team provides an exceptional knowledge base to support our mission. Together, we provide high quality care to the thousands of animals we see each year. Our team is a dedicated, compassionate group of professionals supporting not only the pets in our care, but the people who love them through our community programs and services. Together, AWS staff helps pets and people thrive together.

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Board of Directors

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Our Vets

Board of Directors

  • President: Ron Schneider
  • Vice President: Kathy Hughes
  • Treasurer: Katie Graczyk
  • Secretary: Cindy Talbot
  • Members at Large: Stan Barwise, Sam Bishop, Jennifer Breton, Robin Cyr, Sean Miller, Mike Ouellet, Dan Viehmann

Leadership

With decades of animal welfare experience and a passion for animals, meet our Leadership Team.

Our Team

Administration

  • Abigail Smith, Executive Director
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  • Terry Olsen, Director of Finance & Administration
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  • Phil Carey, Facilities Manager
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  • Dianna Zandri, Executive Assistant

Marketing & Development

  • Stephanie Kelley, Marketing Communications Manager
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  • Sarah Robblee, Development Coordinator
  • Chelsea Dahn, Digital Marketing Assistant

Community Programs

  • Jenn Danks, Community Services Manager
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  • Amanda Zimmerman, Youth Programs Coordinator

Adoption Center

  • Dana Falsetta, CBCC-KA, Animal Services Manager
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  • Meredith Nickerson, Asst. Animal Services Manager
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  • Larissa Day, Foster Coordinator
  • Libby Hotra, Adoption Center Coordinator
  • Rachel Levasseur, Volunteer Coordinator
  • Karen Robinson, Animal Care Coordinator
  • Caroline Werkheiser, Guest Services Coordinator
  • Adoption Center Staff: Steff Danforth, Samantha Farwell, Sierra Howe, Tiana Lauziere, Matt Macdonald, Cheyenne Roy, Jesse Verge, Megan Walsh, Lily White, Jennifer Whitten

CANINE Training

  • Roberta Guertin, CPDT-KA, Behavior & Training Manager
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  • Trainers: Karen Casey, CPDT-KA, Laura DesMarais, CPDT-KA, Brenda Horowitz, CPDT-KA, Melissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KA, Kim VanSickle, CPDT-KA

Veterinary Services

  • Jordan Martin, Clinic Manager
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  • Kate Gollon, DVM, Lead Staff Veterinarian
  • Alexandra Settele, DVM, Lead Staff Veterinarian
  • Staff Veterinarians: Chelsea Holman, DVM, Andy Scasserra, DVM
  • Licensed Veterinary Technicians: Amanda Hausman, LVT, Carolyn Martin, LVT, Dorothy Smith, LVT, Amber Wyman, LVT
  • Veterinary Assistants: Alanah Davis, Peyton Foley, Lydia Gilbert, Vanessa Williamson
  • Casey Bernhardt, Clinic Services Lead
  • Client Services Reps: Sam Cressey

Our Veterinarians & Licensed Veterinary Technicians

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Working with both children and pets takes a special and compassionate person, and that’s exactly how we would describe our Youth Programs volunteers! Alongside our Youth Programs Coordinator, volunteers help children visiting with AWS both inside and outside the classroom with fun games, tasks, education and, of course, animals. With programs like Rescue Readers, Furry Tales, and After School Club, there’s a lot to do around here regarding humane education! We’re grateful for the hard work and dedication of our Youth Programs volunteers who assist in teaching compassion, kindness, and care for all creatures!

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𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑽𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑼𝒔! 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 Working with both children and pets takes a special and compassionate person, and that’s exactly how we would describe our Youth Programs volunteers! Alongside our Youth Programs Coordinator, volunteers help children visiting with AWS both inside and outside the classroom with fun games, tasks, education and, of course, animals. With programs like Rescue Readers, Furry Tales, and After School Club, there’s a lot to do around here regarding humane education! We’re grateful for the hard work and dedication of our Youth Programs volunteers who assist in teaching compassion, kindness, and care for all creatures!

You’ve probably heard of getting your pet microchipped. But what exactly does this mean? We’re here to break down the ins and outs of microchipping for pets and why it’s so important! Check out our newest blog post online and don`t forget about our upcoming FREE microchip and rabies vaccine clinic this Sunday, April 21 at Waggerstown Pet Supply Store in Wells, ME!

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You’ve probably heard of getting your pet microchipped. But what exactly does this mean? We’re here to break down the ins and outs of microchipping for pets and why it’s so important! Check out our newest blog post online and don't forget about our upcoming FREE microchip and rabies vaccine clinic this Sunday, April 21 at Waggerstown Pet Supply Store in Wells, ME!

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