SPCA Stories

Meet Sherrie McCullough, esteemed Chair of the SPCA Monterey County Board of Directors.  For more information about SPCA Monterey County visit SPCAmc.org.

Meet Zack Young!  Zack is an IT technician for Livewire Information Systems - the amazing company that takes care of all of the SPCA’s important tech needs.  Zack is a great guy who loves animals and truly appreciates the work that is accomplished at SPCA Monterey County.  For more information about SPCA Monterey County visit spcamc.org; for more info on Livewire Information Systems visit livewireis.com!  

Meet Crystal Botello!  Crystal is one of our incredible Customer Care Specialists.  These vital team members welcome the public to both our adoption center and our intake shelter, holding a wide variety of responsibilities - all performed with the utmost compassion.  For more information about SPCA Monterey County please visit www.SPCAmc.org.

Meet Jamie Doglione!   Jamie is in charge of SPCA Monterey County's highly regarded Ruff Start program.  Ruff Start provides a second chance for shelter dogs that need extra training, socialization or care before being placed for adoption - pairing these shelter dogs with inmate trainers at Salinas Valley State Prison.  Learn more at www.spcamc.org!  

Meet Christy Jacoby!  Christy oversees the day to day operations of the SPCA Benefit Shop, located in Carmel, CA. The SPCA Benefit Shop is an amazing second hand boutique, and all proceeds go to help the animals at the SPCA.   For more information visit www.spcamc.org

Meet Rosanna Isely, Vice President of Operations for SPCA Monterey County. Rosanna oversees our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, the SPCA Barn, Humane Investigations, the SPCA Behavior Department and the Facilities Department.  Rosanna is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, she is passionate about her work and about the animals.  For information on our programs and services and to support our important work please visit SPCAmc.org. 

Meet Susan Imwalle, Vice President & CFO for SPCA Monterey County! Susan leads and administers SPCAMC’s financial departments, helping programs develop and deliver on our mission.  Susan has a great sense of humor and cares deeply about the SPCA.  Enjoy!

For more information on SPCA Monterey County Programs please visit www.spcamc.org

Meet Chris Patton, one of our incredibly hard-working, compassionate volunteers.  She currently volunteers in our Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Center where she helps staff work with injured and orphaned wildlife. Chris also handles DD, our Education Red-Tailed Hawk.  Chris and DD visit schools, libraries, and other events to teach our community about the incredible native wildlife in Monterey County and all the resources the SPCA Wildlife Center provides.   For more information visit www.spcamc.org!

Summer Animal Camp registration is in full swing, so we thought it would be fun to hear from a special guest who has attended our amazing summer camp in the not-so-distant past!  For more information on our camps and all of our educational programs visit www.spcamc.org!

Meet Tiana McNair, one of our incredibly hard-working, compassionate Animal Care Specialists!  Tiana and her team tend to the needs of the animals in our care - everything from feeding and cleaning kennels to administering vaccinations and providing extra love - for all pets available for adoption and behind the scenes awaiting their turn.  Tiana is warm, kind, funny, and magnetic - and she clearly cares about the animals at SPCA very deeply.  She is quick to laugh, and has a lovely outlook on the world.  

For more information about SPCA Monterey County visit www.spcamc.org!