who we are

Co Founder, Board Member & President

Lauren studied Merchandising Management at Michigan State University.  Lauren currently works as an Assistant Purchasing Program Manager in the automotive industry and has over 17 years of experience in procurement and logistics. Lauren has loved and rescued pets her entire life.  She currently resides in metro Detroit with her four dogs (Marley, Lola, Hazel & PJ) and husband, Drew.  She is very passionate about raising money and awareness for animals in need.  She would save every homeless and neglected animal she came across if she could.

Board Member & Vice President

Maya is a graduate of Wayne State University with a Bachelors in Social Work and is currently attending Villanova University to earn her Masters in Public Administration. She is on the St. Clair Shores Statler-Maloof Dog Park Committee board and has spent the last six years working in various roles to assist those in need through research, fieldwork, and quality assurance. Maya always had a passion for assisting the less fortunate and has always loved animals, despite her allergies to most. Maya and her husband, Steve, rescued their Husky-Rook and their German Shepherd- Knight. 

Co Founder, Board Member & Treasurer

Onya is a graduate of Wayne State University with a double major in Accounting and Finance and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.  Onya has worked in the finance and accounting field for over 16 years. Onya’s passion for dogs began in 2013 when she and her husband adopted their first greyhound, Chase, from Motorcity Greyhound Rescue. Since then, both Onya and her husband, Jeff, have adopted two more greyhounds and fostered numerous dogs.  They volunteer in several capacities, including working various events to educate people of the breed, assisting in fundraising activities, and conducting in-home visits for potential adopters.  

Co Founder, Board Member & Secretary

Lindsay graduated from Western Michigan University with a BBA in Advertising & Promotion. She is a Customer Experience and Product Development leader in the electronic payments industry with over 12 years of experience in Operations and Product Management. Lindsay lives & works with her husband Ryan and their two Yorkie-Poo’s, Ralph & Stewart. Lindsay has a knack for research & enjoys sharing info on pet safety and natural pet products. 

Board Member & Marketing 

Elizabeth is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and specialization in apparel and textile design. She currently works as head buyer for a gifting company. Elizabeth has been passionate about animal rescue for as long as she can remember. Elizabeth enjoys witnessing the remarkable resilience in rescue dogs and has fostered for more than a decade. She currently lives in Walled Lake with her two rescue Pitbull's, Rocky and Josie, who were her previous fosters that she couldn’t let go.

Board Member & Rescue Operations

Chrissy is a long time resident of Harrison Township, where she lives with her husband, Eric, and children, Austin and Kaleigh. In addition, they have 3 dogs, Jade, Vader and Jedi and 3 cats, Willow, Bella and Kylo. Chrissy has worked for FedEx for 24 years and enjoys crafting and vacationing in her spare time. The Detroit Animal Care and Control is where Chrissy was first introduced to animal rescue in 2019, it has been her passion ever since! Fostering, fundraising and assisting with transports are a few of Chrissy’s favorite ways of helping!!!