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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.
In Memory Of Lyman Pope Jr.
The Board of Directors and Staff of Pope Memorial SPCA extend our sympathies to the family of Lyman Pope Jr at his recent passing. We will be forever grateful for his extraordinary support and profound generosity.
Our People
Heather Faria, Executive Director
David Leach, Shelter Operations Director
Lillian Lavery, Outreach & Development Director
Beth Nemchick, Shelter Administration Manager
Celeste Stanley, Outreach Coordinator
Melinda Patterson, Field Agent/Humane Investigator
Olivia Westover, Animal Care Manager
Sarah Kirsch, Adoption Counselor
Ashley McIntosh, Animal Care Technician/Adoption
Counselor
Destinee Francis, Animal Care Technician/Adoption
Counselor
Haley Fountain, Animal Care Technician
Skyeler Dierolf, Animal Care Technician
Kaitlin Gregg, Animal Care Technician
Emily Roberts, Animal Care Technician
Camilla Carson, Animal Care Technician
Brian Saltmarsh, Animal Care & Facility Assistant
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
President: Allyson Moore, Esq (2021)
Vice President: Karyn 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)