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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

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

Leadership

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

Our Team

Administration

  • Abigail Smith, Executive Director
    Email • Phone Ext 106
  • Phil Carey, Facilities Manager
    Email • Phone Ext 113
  • Dianna Zandri, Executive Assistant

Marketing & Development

  • Stephanie Kelley, Marketing Communications Manager
    Email • Phone Ext 130
  • Cullen McIntyre, Marketing Communications Coordinator
  • Sarah Robblee, Development Coordinator

Community Programs

  • Jenn Danks, Community Services Manager
    Email • Phone Ext 101

Adoption Center

  • Dana Falsetta, CBCC-KA, Animal Services Manager
    Email • Phone Ext 114
  • Larissa Day, Asst. Animal Services Manager
    Email • Phone Ext 112
  • Rachel Levasseur, Volunteer Coordinator
  • Meredith Nickerson, Foster & Transport Coordinator
  • Karen Robinson, Animal Care Coordinator
  • Adoption Center Staff: Leon Askew, Tiana Lauziere, Matt Macdonald, Cheyenne Roy, Emily Temple, Lily White, Olivia Whitney

CANINE Training

  • Roberta Guertin, CPDT-KA, Behavior & Training Manager
    Email • Phone Ext 111
  • Trainers: Karen Casey, CPDT-KA; Laura DesMarais, CPDT-KA; Brenda Horowitz, CPDT-KA; Melissa McCue-McGrath; Kim VanSickle, CPDT-KA

Veterinary Services

  • Kate Gollon, DVM & Alexandra Settele, DVM, Lead Staff Veterinarians
  • Amber Wyman, LVT, Clinic Supervisor
  • Casey Bernhardt, Clinic Services Lead
  • Staff Veterinarians: Jamie George, DVM; Chelsea Holman, DVM; Heidi Jorden, DVM; Jesse Therrien, DVM; Nick Urbanek, BVMS
  • Amanda Hausman, LVT, Lead Veterinary Technician
  • Licensed Veterinary Technicians: Peyton Foley, LVT; Carolyn Martin, LVT; Dorothy Smith, LVT; Amber Wyman, LVT
  • Veterinary Assistants: Alanah Davis, Lydia Gilbert, Matt Macdonald, Vanessa Williamson
  • Sam Cressey & Halie McFarland, Client Services Representatives

Our Veterinarians & Licensed Veterinary Technicians

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A very sweet Happy Homes! 🐾

"Charlie is doing great in his new home! After having to say goodbye to our last dog in September `23, we met Charlie in February and fell instantly in love. He’s a big, smart, playful, high-energy pupper! It took a few months for him to really get comfortable with us, but now he’s happy and settled in. He loves playing fetch in the yard, keeping watch for squirrels and pedestrians, and snoozing with his people. We’re so happy that this sweet, beautiful boy is part of our lives!"

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A very sweet Happy Homes! 🐾 "Charlie is doing great in his new home! After having to say goodbye to our last dog in September '23, we met Charlie in February and fell instantly in love. He’s a big, smart, playful, high-energy pupper! It took a few months for him to really get comfortable with us, but now he’s happy and settled in. He loves playing fetch in the yard, keeping watch for squirrels and pedestrians, and snoozing with his people. We’re so happy that this sweet, beautiful boy is part of our lives!" Visit our profile to read more Happy Homes stories and submit your own!

This active guy just LOVES his new toy! Bronx is an energetic dog who loves his walks and being outside. He’s also been known for great snuggle sessions on the couch! Visit our profile to meet Bronx 🐾

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This active guy just LOVES his new toy! Bronx is an energetic dog who loves his walks and being outside. He’s also been known for great snuggle sessions on the couch! Visit our profile to meet Bronx 🐾

Teaching your dog to walk with you comfortably is an all-important step if you want to take your dog with you anywhere. Whether it’s a walk on a hiking trail or around a busy city, knowing you can easily walk your dog without worrying they will pull is important! That’s why we teach loose leash walking. A loose leash walk is defined a walk where there is no tension on the leash.

Enjoy this photo from today’s basic class and visit our profile to learn more about loose leash walking!

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Teaching your dog to walk with you comfortably is an all-important step if you want to take your dog with you anywhere. Whether it’s a walk on a hiking trail or around a busy city, knowing you can easily walk your dog without worrying they will pull is important! That’s why we teach loose leash walking. A loose leash walk is defined a walk where there is no tension on the leash. Enjoy this photo from today’s basic class and visit our profile to learn more about loose leash walking!

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Open daily from 10am - 4pm.

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Open by appointment M-F from 9am - 5pm.

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