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LaRain Saige - DirectorLaRain 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 - PresidentJohna 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 Coeur d'Alene 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 17 years. They have a 16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth and currently share their home with a cat, Marvin 6, three hermit crabs and four chickens; Toothless, Snickers, Snacks and Rosie. |
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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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Julie Bryant - Treasurer
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Jamie Darnell - Food4TAILS Chair
I was born in Southern California, raised on horse/cattle ranches and was in the service industry for years. I then moved into sales from manufacturer homes to cars. My husband of 37 years is a singer-songwriter so for four years we traveled the U.S. and managed his career. We have four grand kids that we absolutely adore.
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