Meet the Alumni Team! The Alumni Team supports adopters after adoption by answering questions, responding to alumni emails, and helping navigate common post-adoption concerns. Their goal is to provide guidance, resources, and support to help keep pets happily in their homes and prevent returns whenever possible.
Adopters with post-adoption questions can reach the team at alumni@dallaspetsalive.org.
Check out our Alumni/Adopted Pet Resource Page.
Rachel McNeely
Foster Application Vetter, Temporary Foster Coordinator, Alumni Inbox Coordinator
Hi! I’m Rachel and I am a Foster Application Vetter and Temporary Foster Coordinator. I started virtually volunteering with Dallas Pets Alive! in September of 2024 as a Vetter. Shortly after, I looked into other ways I could help out and started the Temp Foster Coordinator role in November 2024 and love every minute of it!
I am from Cleveland, Ohio and currently foster for a local rescue! I knew I wanted to use my extra time helping animals any way I could virtually, however locally, I couldn’t find many options. I am extremely happy that I found Dallas Pets Alive! and have enjoyed being a part of this team!
When I’m not volunteering, I am working part time as a Medical Assistant in an Urgent Care and I’m a full time Mom to 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 hamsters, a turtle and I can’t forget, 5 kids :) I also love to read a good romcom when/if there’s ever a quiet moment in my home!
Nina Smith
Alumni Team Inbox Coordinator
My name is Nina and I am a boy mom! I started volunteering with DPA in May 2025. My favorite color is pink and I love candy corn. I have one pup named Jynx who is 2 yrs old, a kitten named Ivy who is 1 yrs old, 3 beardies (Bowser, Godzilla, and Goldie), and two leopard gecko (Pikachu and Venomous Batman (we couldn't agree on venom vs Batman so I gave him both).
Stella Ojukwu
Alumni Team Inbox Coordinator
Stella is an Alumni Inbox Coordinator with Dallas Pets Alive and supports the team virtually from Lagos, Nigeria. As an Executive Virtual Assistant, she brings strong organizational skills and a passion for advocacy to her role, helping ensure adopters receive timely, thoughtful support. Stella was excited to find a way to use her skills to support animal welfare and is grateful to be part of a mission-driven rescue doing lifesaving work.
Outside of volunteering, Stella enjoys spending time with her family, watching a good movie, and learning new things.
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