Stephani retired from law enforcement and felt that victims, survivors and witnesses of crime were left behind. Now she volunteers her time in helping people through traumatic experiences using elite therapy dogs. Stephani created the Courtroom Critters program, and it has grown exponentially in the first year.

Marchelle writes: “My love of animals and desire to prevent cruelty to all animals led me to establish the Animal Kindness Foundation. This non-profit organizations' mission offers community programs focused on youth mainly promoting emotional learning programs that demonstrate and embody kindness, empathy, compassion, care and concern toward animals - the core principles of the Animal Kindness Foundation.

Once established, I then founded Nevada Paws - The Link to address and educate community organizations, including schools, about the connection between animal cruelty and domestic violence. Documented domestic violence often starts and ends with animal abuse in the home. Our community outreach initiatives aim to bring awareness to these issues by working alongside domestic violence shelters and residents to break the cycle.”

Janet is our AKC certified trainer, specializing in Therapy dogs, Facility dogs and Service dogs.

Larry is a retired Civil Litigation defense medical malpractice attorney who represented all types of healthcare provides and facilities. Larry volunteered with the American Cancer Society by driving cancer patients to their chemo and therapy appointments. Now he volunteers his time along with his wife, Cynthia, with their Goldendoodle, Maggie May. They visit hospitals, police and work with children. Larry now serves as our newest member of the Board of Directors in May 2024.