Who We Are

OUR STORY

We are passionate, animal-loving dog moms who met through various volunteer efforts at local rescues in the Detroit area. We continued talking outside of volunteering and quickly came to realize that we all had similar goals, to help as many animals in need as we possibly could. There are so many animals in the Detroit area who need homes, medical attention, and love.

We decided that we wanted to do more to help these animals. We raise funds by selling merchandise, fundraising, donations, and supporting local community events. All funds raised are used to fund the medical needs of local dogs, care for the animals in our rescue, and find shelter animals their furever home.

Follow us on our journey to create a rescue that provides animals the love and care they need while finding their home. We will post updates on our social media of the dogs we can help and how your support made a difference.

Meet the team

Onya

Co-Founder & Board Member

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. Onya also volunteers her time at her local humane society and a community rescue.

Lauren

Co-Founder & Board Member

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, Peanut, Lola, & 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.

Lindsay

Co-Founder

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. She is passionate about supporting small and local businesses and has volunteered with Detroit Animal Care & Control since 2019.

Maya

Board Member

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.