About Pope Memorial SPCA
Our Mission: The Pope Memorial SPCA is dedicated to caring for abandoned and homeless pets, protecting and advocating for pets in need, and promoting the humane treatment of all animals.
Vision Statement: The Pope Memorial SPCA envisions our community to be a safe haven for animals, where the animal-human bond is nurtured and all animals are treated with compassion and respect.
The shelter strives to place homeless animals in loving homes that are committed to their lifetime care. This goal is facilitated by medically and behaviorally evaluating all animals, providing necessary veterinary care and working closely with applicants to facilitate a successful match.
We do not euthanize animals for time or space, and many stay with us for weeks or even months waiting patiently to be adopted.
Our People

Heather Faria, Executive Director
Cathy Emerson, Director of Operations
David Leach, Asst Director of Operations
Lillian Lavery, Manager of Community Outreach
Beth Nemchick, Development Coordinator
Nancy Protzmann, Veterinary Technician
Sarah Kirsch, Adoption/Pet Intake Counselor
Nicole Daniels, Kennel Manager
Madison Frost, Animal Care Technician
Jorja Douzanis, Animal Care Technician
Cassidy Manter, Animal Care Technician
Haley Dawn, Animal Care Technician
Emily Roberts, Animal Care Technician
Andria Norris, Animal Care Technician
Meghan Hamlin, Adoption/Pet Intake Counselor
Jen Hall, Adoption/Pet Intake Counselor
Our Board of Directors

President: Judy Goodnow (2015)
Vice President: Allyson Moore Esq. (2021)
Treasurer: Renee Sullivan CPA (2021)
Secretary: Jennifer Raimer (2020)
Tracy Banks (2019)
Brian Bickford CFA CFP (2021)
Jim Cotsana (2023)
Steve DeStefano (2023)
Melissa Fisk (2023)
Deborah Greenwood (2022)
Tom Heck DVM (2019)
Heidi Placy (2023)
Terry Wiegelman (2022)