Meet Our Staff

Meet Our Team

Katie

Katie has worked in the human healthcare field previously and recently made the switch to animal care. Growing up with a desire to rescue animals has lead her to this career change. She is currently studying at Miami University in the path towards a degree in Education and Health Sciences. She recently got married to her High School sweetheart and they live in Carlisle with their pets; 2 dogs named Zoey and Zeek, a cat named Zelda, and a fish named Zippy. She enjoys being active in playing basketball and boxing. She spends her free time with family and friends, playing cards and other board games.

Maria

Maria has known for most of her life that she would end up working with animals. She started volunteering at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens in 2009 and currently works part time as an animal handler and interpreter in the Wild Encounters department. She graduated from The University of Findlay with a degree in Animal Science in May of 2017. She also holds a degree in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. She has 1 fish named Waffles, a chameleon named Ester, 2 bearded dragons named Boone and Slate, and a dog named Lili. Her hobbies include painting, photography and makeup artistry.

Ally

Ally has been working around animals since the age of 9 when she began horseback lessons. She studied Veterinary Sciences at the Warren County Career Center while in high school. She has worked in the Veterinary field for just over 4 years. She recently moved into their first home with her boyfriend and their dogs Cecil and Bentley. In her free time she enjoys being outside, tending her garden and riding 4-wheelers. She tries to provide a safe haven for the many birds that frequent her home. Most weekends, you can find her refurbishing their home or shopping for new decor!

Carrie

Carrie has worked in the Veterinary field since 2014, but her love of animals began in elementary school. She enjoys all aspects of working in a Veterinary Office, from the customer service to the puppy visits! After starting her career as a Hair Stylist, she realized that while her love for the creative side was there, it definitely wasn’t the right path for her. Once she started working alongside animals, her “job” and passions collided! She currently lives in Lebanon with her cat named Willow and 2 dogs named Grace and Fiona. She enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.