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 being a manager at the Friends of Eleanor Sonsini animal shelter. She is a true animal lover at heart, having 4 dogs, 3 cats and 4 rabbits at home.

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

Rebecca Navin, Kennel Assistant – Rebecca spends most of her days as a Hemodialysis Technician for Berkshire Renal Dialysis. 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.

Rileigh Norcross, Kennel Assistant – Rileigh recently became a licensed Esthetician after graduating in Latham, New York and now is working at AfterGlow. She has experience pet sitting and continues to do so on the side when not working with us.

Jazzmyn Valego, Kennel Assistant – Jazzmyn currently works with us and Water Street Grill. She is going to school at MCLA to become a Registered Nurse. Jazzmyn has always had an interest in working with animals.

Caroline Tomkowicz, Kennel Assistant – Caroline’s full-time job is working as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at BMC. Before working with us, she actually volunteered with us spending time socializing with the cats.