Our Board of Directors
			Dr. Roger G. Tessneer    Graduated in 1980 from Veterinary school.   He now owns and operates the Moss Lake Animal Hospital in Shelby, North Carolina.  He is a member of the AVMA and North Carolina Academy of Small Animal Medicine.  Dr. Tessneer is very instrumental helping to curb pet overpopulation by providing low cost spay & neuter clinics throughout the year.
		Dr. Carol A Tavani  Dr. Carol is the Executive Director  of Chistiana Pschiatric Services and a board certified neuropsychiatrist.  She is a member of numerous animal organizations and was very instrumental in getting Estee Lauder to stop testing on animals many years ago.   Debated the head of neuro research on primate testing at the University of Pennsylvania.  She is against the use of animals in research, and supports the effort to find alternatives whenever possible.   She has served on the Attorney Generals Task Force on animal cruelty and domestic Violence, and lectured at there conferences.
		Michelle Sedano   Is an avid horse event competitor.   She is very involved in horse rescue and small animals.  Michelle is a group home manager for special needs teenagers.
				Elethia Robinson  Elethia has been a veterinary technician for many years.  She is extremely involved in animal welfare and rescue.  She is in the process of starting up her own rescue.
			Jessica McNeely  Jessica is a veterinary technician and is very involved with animal rescue and animal issues.
			MaryAnn Mayne  I have been involved in animal rescue for the past twenty five years.  I was the founder of Delaware Animal Aid, Inc in Frankford, Delaware.   I showed dogs for fourteen years before making a decision to stop and run the Special Needs Animal Sanctuary full time. I am very involved in animal rights.