Board of Directors
Jordyn Bucci-Mooney
President, Founder
President, Founder
Jordyn's pup Poptart is a rez dog she picked up from a gas station in Arizona and is a large part of the inspiration for this organization. Her family dog, Porter, has been a great big brother since Poptart arrived and is Jordyn’s favorite hiking buddy.
Jordyn is currently a grad student at Utica University studying physical therapy and working as an EMT. She enjoys travel and has been passionate about animal rescue from a young age.
Raven Stein
Co-Founder, Secretary
Co-Founder, Secretary
Raven currently has three adopted cats: Stormy, a polydactyl Maine Coon mix, Rosie, a black DSH, & Caroline a former feral tabby DSH from TTRR! She also shares lots of love & treats with her dad’s 113-pound black mouth cur, Brutus.
During the day, Raven works at a local doggy daycare. She is also the owner of S&R Pet Care, providing overnight pet-sitting, daytime drop-in visits, in-home cat grooming, and animal Reiki. In her free time, she enjoys writing, spending time in nature, & hanging out with her friends.
Jeni Yager
Outreach Coordinator
Outreach Coordinator
Jeni currently has a cat named Misty, a leopard gecko named Scoot, and a crested gecko named Ducky along with several tropical fish. She also enjoys visiting the pets of her family and friends and any wild critter or creepy crawly that will let her close enough, as every animal in her life is special to her.
Jeni works as a Business Analyst and enjoys using her varied skills to help people and causes that she cares about. When not working on animal rescue tasks, she enjoys music and video games.
Jessilyn Pereira
Treasurer
Treasurer
Jess's family dog MJ is the light of her life, and she has been very lucky to have the pets of friends to pet sit and give her love to when she has to be away from home. She looks forward to having a pup of her own one day.
Jess has a degree in Communications and Media from Utica University and wants to become a stage manager. She loves singing, puzzles, and taking LOTS of silly pictures of all the animals in her life.
Heleen VS
Training & Behavior Director
Training & Behavior Director
Heleen is a recent immigrant from the land of beer and chocolate. She embarked on an unexpected journey seven years ago when her partner said "I want a dog". It started with the floofiest boy, Ghost, followed by the adoption of a senior dog named Cooper last year, and the most recent addition, puppy Cinnamon.
Heleen's passion lies in training and behavior, and she actively participates in dog sports under the motto "we're here to have a good time." Professionally, she serves as a QA Manager. During her free time, she enjoys reading and playing board games.
Suror Al Awsaj
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Suror holds a B.S. in Health Sciences and is currently a graduate student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Utica University. Her passion for helping people achieve success and live happy, healthy lives inspired a dedication to caring for animals in need, ensuring they live their best lives in good health with a loving family.
Suror's love for animals began at home when her family adopted their senior cat named Poco. Over time, they welcomed more beautiful furry friends into their lives, including Kitty, Lilly, and their youngest, White Tail. This personal experience has fueled Suror's commitment to animal rescue and care. Her future goal is to provide support and funds to animals in need globally, especially those found in war zones.
Jerry Almas
Strategic Partnership Coordinator
Strategic Partnership Coordinator
Jerry attends Utica University full time majoring in Biology. He aspires to join the Air Force after graduating college.
Vacant Board Member Roles
We are open to help from all skill sets, but are in particular need of the below positions.
Foster Home Coordinator (Regional):
reviewing foster applications
contacting applicant references
performing on-site or video residency inspections
obtaining e-signatures on foster contracts
coordinate with Adoption Coordinator to appropriately pair foster pets with adoption applicants
Social Media Coordinator:
regularly post on Facebook & Instagram. Content Includes but is not limited to:
informational posts on the ongoing stray crisis in the Four Corners Region of the U.S.; the importance of spaying & neutering, preventative medicine, and vaccinations; dangers of declawing; grooming tips; training tips; etc.
Happy Tails! adoption stories
promotions of adoptable pets
promotions of donation & volunteer application links
Event Coordinator:
Plan and organize fundraising events and other public outreach activities
Promote events through social media, flyers, and community outreach in collaboration with the Social Media Coordinator
Communicate with vendors, sponsors, and community partners to secure support and donations for events in collaboration with the Strategic Partnership Coordinator
Set up and manage information tables, donation stations, and merchandise booths during events
Report on event outcomes, including attendance, funds raised, and lessons learned for future planning
Veterinary Services Coordinator
Manage appointments with partner veterinary clinics, including routine wellness checks, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and emergency care
Work with data entry volunteers to upload medical records
Develop and manage relationships with veterinary partners and process medical invoices while staying within the organization's veterinary care budget
Coordinate necessary quarantine procedures for incoming animals, and create treatment plans in consultation with veterinary partners
Triage foster medical questions to appropriate veterinary resources