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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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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: 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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And the winner is.... 🥁

You told us - Dogs are the Best Buddies and GivingTuesday champs! Our canine companions have won the eighth annual AWS GivingTuesday competition by a landslide. Team #awsdog brought in more than $4,000 more than Team #awscat! Wow!

While team #awsdog is celebrating their big win (after losing to team #awscat last year), all of us here at AWS is celebrating the support from our community. Amazingly, you all raised $17,904 in one day! This incredible sum will go provide for the dogs, cats and small animals in AWS’ care this time of year. We can’t thank our community enough for their kindness and generosity, not just on GivingTuesday but throughout the season of giving.If you gave to either team on GivingTuesday, we greatly appreciate your support!

If you missed out on the fun or want to continue to stay involved then visit our profile! We are always grateful for your donations.

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And the winner is.... 🥁 You told us - Dogs are the Best Buddies and GivingTuesday champs! Our canine companions have won the eighth annual AWS GivingTuesday competition by a landslide. Team #awsdog brought in more than $4,000 more than Team #awscat! Wow! While team #awsdog is celebrating their big win (after losing to team #awscat last year), all of us here at AWS is celebrating the support from our community. Amazingly, you all raised $17,904 in one day! This incredible sum will go provide for the dogs, cats and small animals in AWS’ care this time of year. We can’t thank our community enough for their kindness and generosity, not just on GivingTuesday but throughout the season of giving.If you gave to either team on GivingTuesday, we greatly appreciate your support! If you missed out on the fun or want to continue to stay involved then visit our profile! We are always grateful for your donations.

Team #awsdog needs your help to take home the win this GivingTuesday! The cats won last year, but the dogs are back and ready to contend in the eighth annual GivingTuesday competition at AWS.

This year’s competition centers around which species makes the Best Buddy. Together the two species aim to raise $20,000 on Tuesday, funds that will directly help all the animals that rely on AWS for care, comfort and safety.

Do you think team #awsdog makes the Best Buddy? Then visit our profile and support them with a gift today!

#chillguy #givingtuesday #reels #ig

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Team #awsdog needs your help to take home the win this GivingTuesday! The cats won last year, but the dogs are back and ready to contend in the eighth annual GivingTuesday competition at AWS. This year’s competition centers around which species makes the Best Buddy. Together the two species aim to raise $20,000 on Tuesday, funds that will directly help all the animals that rely on AWS for care, comfort and safety. Do you think team #awsdog makes the Best Buddy? Then visit our profile and support them with a gift today! #chillguy #givingtuesday #reels #ig

It’s time for you to help team #awscat retain the crown on GivingTuesday! The cats had an incredible comeback last year and need your help in the eighth annual GivingTuesday competition at AWS.

This year’s competition centers around which species makes the Best Buddy. Together the two species aim to raise $20,000 on Tuesday, funds that will directly help all the animals that rely on AWS for care, comfort and safety.

Do you think team #awscat makes the Best Buddy? Then visit our profile to support them with a gift today!

#givingtuesday #igreels #reels

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It’s time for you to help team #awscat retain the crown on GivingTuesday! The cats had an incredible comeback last year and need your help in the eighth annual GivingTuesday competition at AWS. This year’s competition centers around which species makes the Best Buddy. Together the two species aim to raise $20,000 on Tuesday, funds that will directly help all the animals that rely on AWS for care, comfort and safety. Do you think team #awscat makes the Best Buddy? Then visit our profile to support them with a gift today! #givingtuesday #igreels #reels

Hi everyone! Kodie here. I’m here to tell you that AWS’ GivingTuesday competition is anyone’s game. Only $54 separates Team #awsdog and Team #awscat!! Which species will come out on top? That’s up to YOU!

Who do you think makes the Best Buddy? Support team #awscat or team #awsdog with a gift today!

Visit our profile to learn more and support your team!

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Hi everyone! Kodie here. I’m here to tell you that AWS’ GivingTuesday competition is anyone’s game. Only $54 separates Team #awsdog and Team #awscat!! Which species will come out on top? That’s up to YOU! Who do you think makes the Best Buddy? Support team #awscat or team #awsdog with a gift today! Visit our profile to learn more and support your team!

Team #awsdog needs your help to take home the win this GivingTuesday! The cats won last year, but the dogs are back and ready to contend in the eighth annual GivingTuesday competition at AWS.

This year’s competition centers around which species makes the Best Buddy. Together the two species aim to raise $20,000 on Tuesday, funds that will directly help all the animals that rely on AWS for care, comfort and safety.

Do you think team #awsdog makes the Best Buddy? Then support them with a gift today!

Open
Team #awsdog needs your help to take home the win this GivingTuesday! The cats won last year, but the dogs are back and ready to contend in the eighth annual GivingTuesday competition at AWS. This year’s competition centers around which species makes the Best Buddy. Together the two species aim to raise $20,000 on Tuesday, funds that will directly help all the animals that rely on AWS for care, comfort and safety. Do you think team #awsdog makes the Best Buddy? Then support them with a gift today!
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