about us
our mission
Our mission now is a simple one: rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome as many unwanted, abandoned, neglected, and orphaned animals as possible and to grow a coalition of volunteers to accomplish our goals and dreams.
I was born and raised in Fairhope. I earned a Masters in Nursing at Walden University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, I traveled the country working in COVID-19 Intensive Care Units. After my last nursing assignment in New York, I decided to settle and decompress from the stresses of the last two years.
Prior to my nursing career, I worked as a veterinary assistant for several organizations and in various fields of veterinary medicine. My first rescue was an English Setter named Briar. Briar was a hunting dog who suffered from a congenital heart defect and was left alone in his kennel most of the day. I was able to give Briar the love, comfort, and care he deserved for three years before he passed away from complications due to his heart disease.
That’s when I was inspired to take the many years of experience and knowledge I gained from my various ‘misfits’ and create an organization to help rescue, rehabilitate, and home even more misfits.
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I have rescued all breeds of dogs but became particularly interested in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. I once served as a board member of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue and continue to volunteer when needed. While working with Chesapeakes, I became very interested in dog sports such as hunting tests and dock diving. I also dabbled in the show ring with my own Chessies. I have experience with rescuing, rehabilitation, and release of orphaned wildlife. I was certified and licensed in wildlife rescue in the state of South Carolina.
Many months ago, a friend called me wanting to know what she should do with a lab puppy with a broken leg that was found on the side of the interstate. That’s when I was inspired to take the many years of experience and knowledge I gained from my various ‘misfits’ and create an organization to help rescue, rehabilitate, and home even more misfits. I currently share my home with 4 dogs, 8 cats, a big flock of chickens, and 2 alpacas.