H.O.P.E. for Animals STAFF
Madeleine Laird
Executive Director/ Founder
madeleine@hopespayneuterclinic.org
Madeleine Laird, HOPE for Animals founder and Clinic Executive Director, has been a Fort Wayne resident since 1998. Prior to founding HOPE for Animals, Madeleine was an active volunteer at Fort Wayne animal Care and Control and served as President of Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control Commission. Madeleine’s dream was to help make the city of Fort Wayne a pet friendly place that provides low cost health care, spay/neuter and vaccination programs for pet parents, as well as a safe haven for homeless and abused pets. With the opening of the clinic, which provides low cost spay/neuter, part of her dream has come true. Now she hopes to decrease euthanasia in Northeast Indiana by educating the public on the importance of spay and neuter. Madeleine is married to Rob Laird and they share their home with their much loved husky mix, Cheyenne.
Madeleine Laird, HOPE for Animals founder and Clinic Executive Director, has been a Fort Wayne resident since 1998. Prior to founding HOPE for Animals, Madeleine was an active volunteer at Fort Wayne animal Care and Control and served as President of Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control Commission. Madeleine’s dream was to help make the city of Fort Wayne a pet friendly place that provides low cost health care, spay/neuter and vaccination programs for pet parents, as well as a safe haven for homeless and abused pets. With the opening of the clinic, which provides low cost spay/neuter, part of her dream has come true. Now she hopes to decrease euthanasia in Northeast Indiana by educating the public on the importance of spay and neuter. Madeleine is married to Rob Laird and they share their home with their much loved husky mix, Cheyenne.
Emily Pinney
Business Manager
emily@hopespayneuterclinic.org
Emily began her career in animal welfare when she joined the HOPE staff in August 2010. Prior to joining our team, she worked as an account rep for a dental/medical device company. Working so closely with the shelters in our area has opened her eyes to the reality of just how many pets are unwanted in Fort Wayne. Doing as much as she can to reduce shelter overpopulation is her daily mission! Emily’s oldest furry child, Lilly, found her years ago and quickly became the princess that she is now. Her younger pup, Porter, was let out of a car in the neighborhood of one of her volunteers, and brought to her at the clinic. She loves taking them to see their best friend, Maxwell the Katrina rescue dog that her best friend owns, for play dates.
Emily began her career in animal welfare when she joined the HOPE staff in August 2010. Prior to joining our team, she worked as an account rep for a dental/medical device company. Working so closely with the shelters in our area has opened her eyes to the reality of just how many pets are unwanted in Fort Wayne. Doing as much as she can to reduce shelter overpopulation is her daily mission! Emily’s oldest furry child, Lilly, found her years ago and quickly became the princess that she is now. Her younger pup, Porter, was let out of a car in the neighborhood of one of her volunteers, and brought to her at the clinic. She loves taking them to see their best friend, Maxwell the Katrina rescue dog that her best friend owns, for play dates.
Megan Close
Community Outreach Coordinator
megan@hopespayneuterclinic.org
Megan has been with the clinic since May 2010 before its opening in June 2010. Before working with HOPE, she worked at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control in many capacities including Adoptions, Animal Care Specialist, and Animal Control Officer. She was happy to contribute her networking skills to FWACC and form a rescue program working with over 100 different regional and national rescue groups to move animals out of the shelter to save more lives. She decided to make the move to HOPE because of her passionate belief in spay/neuter and saving lives through owner education. Megan graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in May 2010 with a Bachelors of Management and Marketing.
In her free time, Megan enjoys camping, cooking, knitting, and writing. Megan is married to Jack Close and they share their home with their four rescued and spayed/neuter dogs, Harley a Pitbull mix, Wilbur a Great Pyrenees, Tucker a Yorkie/Jack Russell (pictured), and Isabelle a Schnauzer.
Megan has been with the clinic since May 2010 before its opening in June 2010. Before working with HOPE, she worked at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control in many capacities including Adoptions, Animal Care Specialist, and Animal Control Officer. She was happy to contribute her networking skills to FWACC and form a rescue program working with over 100 different regional and national rescue groups to move animals out of the shelter to save more lives. She decided to make the move to HOPE because of her passionate belief in spay/neuter and saving lives through owner education. Megan graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in May 2010 with a Bachelors of Management and Marketing.
In her free time, Megan enjoys camping, cooking, knitting, and writing. Megan is married to Jack Close and they share their home with their four rescued and spayed/neuter dogs, Harley a Pitbull mix, Wilbur a Great Pyrenees, Tucker a Yorkie/Jack Russell (pictured), and Isabelle a Schnauzer.
Rick McComb
Lead Veterinary Assistant
rick@hopespayneuterclinic.org
Rick began with HOPE’s pre-opening team and was an integral part of the clinics successful opening in May 2010. He leads our surgical team to ensure that our patients are as well cared for as possible! He relocated to Fort Wayne from the Anchorage Alaska SPCA, where he managed the shelter. His passion for accessible spay/neuter service drives him to work hard every day.
Rick has a beautiful two year old daughter, Ava, is very much a dog lover. Their dogs, Lilly and Bishop, are both rescued white pitbulls from Alaska. He loves to ride his bike with his pups and spend as much time as possible playing with his little girl.
Rick began with HOPE’s pre-opening team and was an integral part of the clinics successful opening in May 2010. He leads our surgical team to ensure that our patients are as well cared for as possible! He relocated to Fort Wayne from the Anchorage Alaska SPCA, where he managed the shelter. His passion for accessible spay/neuter service drives him to work hard every day.
Rick has a beautiful two year old daughter, Ava, is very much a dog lover. Their dogs, Lilly and Bishop, are both rescued white pitbulls from Alaska. He loves to ride his bike with his pups and spend as much time as possible playing with his little girl.
Jennifer Hammond, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
jen@hopespayneuterclinic.org
Jennifer joined the H.O.P.E. team in May of 2011. She graduated from Purdue's Veterinary Technology Program in December of 1991 and has been employed in both private practice and university (Oklahoma State) settings. She is very dedicated to the mission of H.O.P.E. and strives to provide the best care possible for each patient.
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and pets. She enjoys taking her two dogs on walks and hikes. She also shares her life with four horses. She enjoys recreational and trail riding, but spends most of her time caring for and visiting with the gentle giants.
Jennifer works part-time for H.O.P.E. and attends school full-time at IPFW to further her education. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in science and has been on the honor list since she returned to school in August 2010.
Jennifer joined the H.O.P.E. team in May of 2011. She graduated from Purdue's Veterinary Technology Program in December of 1991 and has been employed in both private practice and university (Oklahoma State) settings. She is very dedicated to the mission of H.O.P.E. and strives to provide the best care possible for each patient.
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and pets. She enjoys taking her two dogs on walks and hikes. She also shares her life with four horses. She enjoys recreational and trail riding, but spends most of her time caring for and visiting with the gentle giants.
Jennifer works part-time for H.O.P.E. and attends school full-time at IPFW to further her education. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in science and has been on the honor list since she returned to school in August 2010.
Katie Pease
Veterinary Assistant
katie@hopespayneuterclinic.org
Katie joined the H.O.P.E. team in March 2010 as a part-time veterinary assistant. It soon became obvious that Katie was going to be a valuable long-term member at the clinic. Katie is now a full-time employee with H.O.P.E. and enjoys the interactions she has with the pets and their parents.
In her spare time Katie enjoys nature walks and spending time with her friends and family. Katie shares her home and heart with Dutchess, her 7month old spayed female pitbull.
Katie loves H.O.P.E because of her commitment to the mission of prevention of euthanasia through spay and neuter. She believes spay and neuter is needed everywhere in the world, and loves that the people of H.O.P.E. strive for this mission every day.
Katie joined the H.O.P.E. team in March 2010 as a part-time veterinary assistant. It soon became obvious that Katie was going to be a valuable long-term member at the clinic. Katie is now a full-time employee with H.O.P.E. and enjoys the interactions she has with the pets and their parents.
In her spare time Katie enjoys nature walks and spending time with her friends and family. Katie shares her home and heart with Dutchess, her 7month old spayed female pitbull.
Katie loves H.O.P.E because of her commitment to the mission of prevention of euthanasia through spay and neuter. She believes spay and neuter is needed everywhere in the world, and loves that the people of H.O.P.E. strive for this mission every day.
Danielle Squires
Registered Veterinary Technician
In 2008 Danielle graduated from International Business College with a Veterinary Technician Degree. She has previously worked for private practices but now works part-time as Vet Tech at H.O.P.E for Animals.
When Danielle isn't working she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3-year old son. Danielle shares her home with 4 spayed and neutered animals. Danielle has 2 dogs, Freckles and Sally, and 2 cats, Mocha and Java.