Making a Difference in the Lives of Homeless, Abused & Abandoned Animals
Board of Directors
Mark Sterling - Board President
Laurie Palazzolo- Board Secretary
Mark Sterling - Board President
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Bernard House - Board Treasurer
Laurie Palazzolo- Board Secretary
Mark Sterling - Board President
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Laurie Palazzolo- Board Secretary
Laurie Palazzolo- Board Secretary
Laurie Palazzolo- Board Secretary
Hello, I’m Laurie Palazzolo. I have been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 1993. If I’m not out in the great outdoors, or with animals, I’m not truly happy! I have been a Surgical Technician in the P.A.W.S. Clinic since 2010. When I’m not working, I volunteer my time to HSWM as a Board Member, Medical Foster and “Spot” the Parade Dog. If I’m not helping rescue animals, I am out rescuing people on the Navajo County Search and Rescue, Inc. Team.
Thank goodness I have a great family that understands my crazy life and supports me! I think if I were a dog, I would be a Border Collie; high spirited, high energy, and always needing something to do.
Jamie Dye - Board Member
Gayle Basso - Board Member
Laurie Palazzolo- Board Secretary
Hello,
My name is Jamie Dye, and here is a little bit of history (there’s sooooo much since I am sooooo old! LOL). I have lived in the White Mountains since 2000 and love our town! I am married and have 4 children: Karley, Jonathan, Leah, and baby Abigail in Heaven. I also have 1 grandson, Owen, 2 ½, and he is my favorite pastime!
I am a special education elementary teacher, teaching students with severe special needs, emotional behavior disorders, and non-verbal autism. I have a B.S. in regular education, a B.S. in Special Education K-8, and an M.A. in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I also have an endorsement to work with students who do not have English as a first language, and I am currently pursuing my certification in teaching students with visual impairments.
During my spare time, my family and I love to hunt, fish, and travel. We enjoy getting out in the community and seeing what our local environment can show us.
I love animals and have always been a strong advocate for them. Before moving to the White Mountains, I worked at Out of Africa Wildlife Park and was in charge of “Herp, Chirp, and Fur”, meaning reptiles, birds, and any mammals that were not considered “big cats”. This included anacondas, Malaysian water monitors (2nd largest to the Komodo), bears, wolves, cougars, hyenas, and too many exotics to list. We swam with many of them and worked on as much enrichment as possible to make their lives happy.
This is my 11th year volunteering at the shelter, and I love it! I have been the lead cashier for Happy Tails for the past 9 years and have walked in many parades collecting money. I have also been the Critter Camp lead teacher for the past 3 (I think), and I love teaching the campers about the shelter and how it operates. My daughter would have attended her 7th year in 2020. Seeing the change within the shelter over the past 11 years has been amazing, and I am so happy that I can be a part of such a caring and dedicated organization.
In peace, Jamie
Gayle Basso - Board Member
Gayle Basso - Board Member
Gayle Basso - Board Member
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Bev Best - Board Member
Gayle Basso - Board Member
Gayle Basso - Board Member
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Shelter Staff
Buddy-"The Head Honcho" (retired)
Buddy-"The Head Honcho" (retired)
Buddy-"The Head Honcho" (retired)
Buddy began his HSWM career back in 2013. Buddy has since been the one to do all of our Dog to Cat tests and he is very observant to how the dogs will react to cats. Buddy enjoys all of the love the other employees give to him as well as all of the clients that come in. Buddy also enjoys kicking back with his feline friends until they get adopted and he gets to meet new friends. Thank you Buddy for all of your dedicated hard work! We love you big guy!
Cally - Volunteer Coordinator
Buddy-"The Head Honcho" (retired)
Buddy-"The Head Honcho" (retired)
Kaitlyn-Kennel Tech/Receptionist
Buddy-"The Head Honcho" (retired)
Kaitlyn-Kennel Tech/Receptionist
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Amber -Lead Kennel Tech
Amber -Lead Kennel Tech
Kaitlyn-Kennel Tech/Receptionist
Sarah-Kennel Tech
Amber -Lead Kennel Tech
Michelle-Kennel Tech
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Michelle-Kennel Tech
Amber -Lead Kennel Tech
Michelle-Kennel Tech
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Savannah-Kennel Tech
Debbie -Shelter Manager
Debbie -Shelter Manager
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Debbie -Shelter Manager
Debbie -Shelter Manager
Debbie -Shelter Manager
DogHouse Staff
Director
Jeanette Christman
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