Our Team
The Milk and Honey Staff and volunteers work day in and day out to make a difference in each and every one of our animals lives. It's because of them that we can do what we do.
"I have always had an affinity for connecting with animals. Between working in the veterinary field, pet and wildlife rehab, general animal care in all different fields, etc., I connect with them in a way the people around never seemed to. I find myself gravitating towards the difficult cases, the ones that have complicated backgrounds or the ones that are simply misunderstood. It's difficult, but it's the most rewarding feeling when that breakthrough happens.
My own macaw, Joe, is a difficult little man, but the day he rolled over on his back and laid in my lap I couldn't contain my excitement. I wanted to shout it to the world that Joe had his moment! The moment he decided he was comfortable, his breakthrough. Every animal deserves that celebration and the effort that goes into creating that breakthrough. I want endless "Joe rolling over" moments for every animal that finds themselves at the sanctuary.
Milk and Honey was created for these moments, for letting everyone know how far our animals have come, and for fostering environments where victories like these are possible. M&H is also meant to make space for our human friends to come witness these moments for themselves, and see what it's like for animals with such confusing, difficult pasts to let their personalities shine and begin to thrive.
Involving humans in this process is a critical part of Milk and Honeys' mission; people need to be able to connect with animals in order to begin to understand them and care for them as individuals. I created Milk and Honey with a passion for connecting with animals and I'm hoping to help other humans connect with them in the way I have. It's one of the most beautiful things in the world to see animals get to thrive and be themselves.
If you want to join our mission through donation, shopping, sharing, or volunteering, we welcome you with open arms! I do as much as I can, but I wouldn't be able to do this without our team and our supporters, so thank you!"