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About Pope Memorial SPCA

Our Mission: The Pope Memorial SPCA is dedicated to caring for abandoned and homeless pets, protecting and advocating for pets in need, and promoting the humane treatment of all animals.
 

Vision Statement: The Pope Memorial SPCA envisions our community to be a safe haven for animals, where the animal-human bond is nurtured and all animals are treated with compassion and respect.
 

Each day we provide shelter, food and medical care to homeless pets in need and host programs intended to prevent cruelty to animals. In order to find loving homes for pets who are lost or abandoned, we provide necessary veterinary care, offer enrichment and socialization as well as assist potential  adopters with information and guidance. We do not euthanize animals for time or space, and many animals stay with us for weeks or even months waiting to be adopted.

Our People

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Heather Faria, Executive Director

David Leach, Shelter Operations Director

Lillian Lavery, Outreach & Development Director

Beth Nemchick, Shelter Administration Manager

Celeste Stanley, Outreach Coordinator

Nicole Daniels, Kennel Manager

Melinda Patterson, Field Agent/Humane Investigator

Olivia Westover, Adoption/Pet Intake Counselor

Evalin Tirado, Animal Care Technician

Andria Norris, Animal Care Technician

Haley Fountain, Animal Care Technician

Emily Roberts, Animal Care Technician

Brian Saltmarsh, Animal Care & Facility Assistant

Sarah Kirsch, Pet Intake Counselor

Jennifer Kane, Veterinary Technician

Andrea Viscera, Veterinary Assistant

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Cathy Emerson -

she retired on December 30th, 2023 after 34 years!

Walk for the Animals 2024 | Standing Left to Right: Tom H, Steve D, Judy G, Jim C, Heidi P, Tracy B, Melissa F, Jen R, Brian B | Kneeling Left to Right: Allyson M, Renee S

Our Board of Directors

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President: Allyson Moore, Esq (2021)

Vice President: Karen Finkelson CPA (2024)

Treasurer: Renee Sullivan CPA (2021)

Secretary: Jennifer Raimer (2020)

Tracy Banks (2019)

Brian Bickford, CFA CFP (2021)

Jim Cotsana (2023)

Steve DeStefano (2023)

Melissa Fisk (2023)

Tom Heck, DVM (2019)

Katie Mosher, Esq (2024)

Heidi Placy (2023)

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