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LaRain Saige - Director
LaRain is the co-founder of TAILS Foundation Inc. LaRain absolutely loves all animals and strives to bring the community together to help those in need. She was raised around animals her whole life (being raised on a farm) including llamas, horses, pigs, goats, ducks, chickens, ferrets, hamsters, dogs and cats; even a snake or two! LaRain has worked as a pet sitter and dog walker since 2008, volunteered at the Post Falls Police Department Animal Shelter, was the Volunteer Coordinator for the Kootenai Humane Society and held several volunteer positions with the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Kootenai County. Her goal is to have a farm/ranch that boards dogs as sustainable income, to be able to foster those that are waiting for a forever family while enjoying the benefits of having a real home, not a kennel, while they wait. www.saigellc.com |
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Johna Nelson - President
Johna comes from a lifelong animal-loving family. As a child, she grew up on her grandparents small farm in Montana surrounded by pigs, cows, horses, chickens, dogs and cats. After moving to Idaho in 1997, she worked for a local animal rescue group and two veterinarians, as well as retail, while also caring for cats, dogs and more recently, a ferret. After a close friend was diagnosed with cancer in 2001, she began an 18 year volunteer career with Relay For Life of Kootenai County holding several committee positions such as Team Captain, Advertising and Sponsorship. In May 2013, she graduated from North Idaho College with a Technical Certificate in Office Technology with a medical undertone. Johna has been married to her high school sweetheart, Steven, for 18 years. They have a 17-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, and currently share their home with two cats, Sumo (15) and Tori (1), three hermit crabs and seven chickens; Snickers, Snacks, Twix, Popcorn, Winnie, Lily and Iris. |
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Jeanne Hurley - Secretary
Jeanne’s love and respect for all animals began very early in life walking dogs, pet sitting, feeding and basic care. Pets have always been an important part of her and her daughters' lives. For over 30 years, Jeanne has been a foster pet parent, assisted at animal shelters, helped pets find forever homes and had a wellness area set up in her home. Jeanne has served on several boards including the Post Falls Senior Center, Coeur d'Alene Holistic Chamber, Post Falls Historical Society Historical Preservation Commissioner, Rathdrum GEM Chairperson, Rathdrum Farmers Market Manager and other organizations. Jeanne is currently writing several children's stories about children interacting with pets and other animals. |
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Angela Marroquin - Fundraising
Angela grew up in Warwick, New York and moved to Idaho in 2019 where she works as a pharmacy technician but believes in a more holistic approach to medicine for both people and pets. Angela joined TAILS Foundation Inc in June 2022 as the Fundraising Chair bringing with her two years' experience as the Fundraising Coordinator for Summit Cancer Center Although she grew up with two cats, it wasn't until adopting Sophie, a terminally ill special needs bull terrier, that she found her love of dogs. She currently shares her home with two bull terriers, Oakley (3) and Arbor (6mo), and enjoys being outdoors and learning about DIY canine enrichment activities. Join Angela for our TAILS & Trails Pack Walks throughout the summer! |
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-Board Members
-Community Outreach Coordinator -Grant Writer -Sponsorship Chair -Programs & Services Chairs (several available) -TAILS411 Program Coordinator -TAILSRewards Program Coordinator Click HERE for more details! |
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