Meet our staff! All of these wonderful people take care of our animals with the utmost care and compassion.

Noelle Howland, Executive Director/Shelter Manager – Noelle is a graduate of Unity Environmental University. She leads the team at the shelter using her experience from working at Northern Berkshire K9, co-founder of Mutt & Strutt, and the Friends of Eleanor Sonsini animal shelter. She is a true animal lover at heart, having 4 dogs, 2 cats and 4 rabbits at home.

Lauren Bartlett, Kennel Assistant – Lauren currently works at Planet Fitness along with helping us out at the shelter. She has previously worked at the Friends of Eleanor Sonsini animal shelter as well.

Jasmine Knapp, Kennel Attendant – Jasmine is currently an Emergency Room CNA and comes to us with animal experience from being a manager at Northern Berkshire K9 and is co-founder of Mutt & Strutt. Her goal is to become a police officer and K-9 handler.

Rebecca Navin, Kennel Assistant – Rebecca spends most of her days as a Hemodialysis Technician for Berkshire Renal Dialysis. She also works at Love Us and Leave Us along with helping at No Paws. She has previous experience working in the shelter setting having worked for the Friends of Eleanor Sonsini animal shelter.

Maya Niemeyer, Kennel Assistant – Maya is studying Psychology at Bryant University. She has handled dogs at Northern Berkshire K-9, Greylock Canine Club and the Friends of Eleanor Sonsini animal shelter.

Jenna Sullivan-Bol, Kennel Assistant – Jenna received her Canine Training Specialist accreditation from Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers in October, 2023. She comes to us with experience working at Pawnal Pets and volunteering for Vermont Paws & Boots.