The Heart and Soul of Living Free

“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That’s the problem.” – A.A. Milne

We pride ourselves on listening. Our team empathizes with the journey that each animal has been on before they arrive here. We get to know their unique personalities, and we make sure they feel at home until they find their forever family.

Sophia Dean
Sophia DeanExecutive Director
“I have always been an animal person. When I was little, I was asked to write an essay about my best friend – and I wrote it about my dog, Otto. I feel lucky to work with animals everyday and to be part of the Living Free mission.”
Tangie Miller
Tangie MillerOffice Manager
“After 27 years in the banking industry, I am now using the same skill set in Administration… but this time, it’s for a cause that’s close to my heart.”
Steve Edelstein
Steve EdelsteinKennel Supervisor
“It’s wonderful to know that what you do makes a difference for another creature’s happiness, safety and well-being.”
Rudy Nunez
Rudy NunezFacilities Manager
“This place has a kind of a special feel, like magic. I love wildlife, love the animals, love the mission and am very proud to be on this team.”
Haley Thillens
Haley ThillensCattery Supervisor
Amara Wilson
Amara WilsonStables Supervisor
Doug Reich
Doug ReichAnimal Caregiver
Resident cat whisperer and occasional Sam Elliot look-alike.
Raul Rivas
Raul RivasGroundskeeper
Michelle Reitmayer
Michelle ReitmayerAnimal Caregiver
“I started out as a volunteer and when asked if I would like to be an employee there was no hesitation in saying yes. It is wonderful to assist in the care and eventual adoption of the dogs here at the kennel.”
Justice Tanner
Justice TannerAnimal Caregiver
Ellie Morgan
Ellie MorganBarn Hand
Addison Gilbert
Addison GilbertBarn Hand
Melanie Tokarski
Melanie TokarskiFront Desk / Tour Docent
Miranda Curry
Miranda CurryAnimal Caregiver

Board of Directors

Evan Goldfarb
Evan GoldfarbBoard President
Jill Tucker
Jill TuckerBoard Member
Rhonda AndrewsonBoard Member