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.
The shelter strives to place homeless animals in loving homes. This goal is facilitated by providing necessary veterinary care, offering enrichment and socialization and supporting adopters to facilitate successful matches. We do not euthanize animals for time or space, and many stay with us for weeks or even months waiting patiently to be adopted.
Our People
Heather Faria, Executive Director
David Leach, Shelter Operations Director
Lillian Lavery, Outreach & Development Director
Beth Nemchick, Shelter Administration Manager
Nicole Daniels, Kennel Manager
Melinda Patterson, Field Agent/Humane Investigator
Olivia Westover, Adoption/Pet Intake Counselor
Jorja Douzanis, Animal Care Technician
Evalin Tirado, Animal Care Technician
Andria Norris, Animal Care Technician
Haley Fountain, Animal Care Technician
Emily Roberts, Animal Care Technician
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
President: Allyson Moore, Esq (2021)
Vice President: Tom Heck, DVM (2019)
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)
Deborah Greenwood (2022)
Heidi Placy (2023)
Judy Goodnow, Past President