Meet the Board
President - Ashley
Hi! My name is Ashley and I am the President of Saving Sully Dog Rescue. Since I was a child, I have always had a passion for animals. As I grew older, that passion became my purpose. Rescue became a part of my soul eight years ago, when I rescued my dog, Daisy. Coming from a dumpster in Alabama, I knew my life changed forever, as I would devote everything I am to ensure dogs who are abandoned, neglected and abused, find their perfect and loving forever homes, that they very much deserve. In my day job, I am a corporate events planner, but I always say that rescue follows me everywhere and is my true passion.
I am also involved with the organization Leader Dogs for the Blind, as a puppy raiser. This program trains dogs to help assist the visually impaired. Whether I am helping dogs find their forever homes after having a traumatic past, or helping train the next seeing eye dog, I know I am setting both dogs and their humans up for success, and that brings me extreme joy. Besides my work with rescue, I enjoy educating others about healthy alternatives for their dogs, such as natural remedies, proper grooming techniques and tools, and balanced diet options, ultimately helping their pet be healthier and happier! At Saving Sully, our board, volunteers and partners work together to be advocates for those that have no voice. We are happy you are here, welcome to our world of rescue!
Application Director - Andrea
I am a lawyer by day, but I devote my free time to saving dogs. Rescue has become a part of my soul. About a year and a half ago, my boyfriend and I rescued our dog, Willow. Watching her come out of her shell, overcome her past traumas, and start to fully trust us as her loving protectors has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The thought of her being in a kill shelter in Alabama as she now lays on our couch snuggled under blankets still give me goosebumps to this day. I am proud to be part of the movement that helps rescue and rehabilitate dogs from the South that were tossed out like their lives didn't matter. Helping to bring them to a place where they can experience a sense of safety, love, and security that they have never known brings me so much joy.
Supervising the application process and processing applications is a very important part of bringing that sense of security to the dogs, and I am honored to be a part of helping them find their happy ever after. My boyfriend and I live in Madison, along with Willow, our cats Zira and Hades, and Waylon, a Saving Sully rescue dog that we welcomed to the family in the winter of 2021.
Social Media Director -Sarah
As a special education teacher and basketball coach, I am committed to being an educator, a team player, and a lifelong learner. Rescue has provided me with endless opportunities to learn and grow as an individual, as well as with a group, alongside an amazing team of leaders. I enjoy collaborating with community members and businesses to educate on the meaning and why of rescue, while creating fun and meaningful events. Additionally, it is undeniably heartwarming when the rescue process comes full circle and a dog is paired with its forever family; it is an amazing and inspiring experience.
Development Director- Audrey
I work in healthcare for my day job, and I am on the board with Saving Sully. I have been involved in dog training from an early age with my father, who trained therapy and hunting dogs. I worked as a certifier for a national therapy dog organization for many years, and became interested in dog behavior and training, even more. I have owned many dogs over the years, most as rescues, and I have done a variety of training with each of them. i started fostering several years ago and though it's bittersweet when they leave my temporary home, it brings so much joy knowing they are completing someone else's family. I am passionate about the dogs that have special needs (medical or behavioral) and I adore seniors. In my "other" free time, I ride horses and try to find new ways to tire out my three rescue dogs.
Treasurer - Danita
In my day job I work to provide affordable housing to those in need in local communities. After hours, it is my joy to assist in finding just the right home for just the right dog. I am a certified dog trainer and enjoy the task of helping people and dogs work together to have a long happy life with each other. Seeing our fosters go to their forever home breaks my heart and makes me happy all at the same time. My pack consists of many animals, including Elly May, a two-year-old rescue who is my current service dog and Bambi, a 12-year-old Doberman, who is retired from service work.