Dr. Amen was raised on a farm/ranch in northeastern Colorado, seven miles from the Nebraska state line (Almost a Corn Husker). From the farm, Dr. Amen went to, and somewhat prospered at, the Colorado State University where is earned a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating from Veterinary School…

Sarah’s family moved from Vancouver, Washington to the Wood River Valley when she was three years old. Her family always had pets in the home, at one point having nine cats and two dogs. Caring for animals has always been a part of her life and has become a lifelong passion. She currently has a…

Aubrey is originally from the Boise, ID area but has lived in Denver, CO, Seattle, WA and moved to the Wood River Valley about 3 years ago after spending 6 years basking in the Florida sun. Aubrey graduated from ITT Technical Institute with her associate’s degree in Business Technology and Administration. Her love for animals,…

Cheryl has spent the vast majority of her career as an Office Manager and Executive Assistant working in software start-up companies and not-for-profits serving communities, families, and animals. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development/Psychology from California State University, Fullerton. Since returning to Idaho 15 years ago, she served as Executive Assistant and Board…

Carla was born and raised in Mexico. Throughout her childhood, she would watch Discovery Channel nature documentaries and play pretend to care for and tend to her stuffed animals, hoping to one day work with real animals. In 2006, Carla moved to Nacogdoches, Texas, to pursue a BS in Wildlife Biology. After graduation, she married…

Bailey has been with Mountain Humane’s animal care department for over two years. Originally from Santa Barbara County in California, she grew up an animal lover always having pets in her childhood home. After some time spent working at the shelter, Bailey finally adopted her very own canine companion who she named Pippa. On their weekends in…

Jeff was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from high school, the wild called and he spent 20 years in the Intermountain West “Living the Dream” as nomadic guide and outdoor educator including rock climbing, kayaking, backcountry skiing, and backpacking. He moved to Hailey in 2020 looking for a Forever Home & enjoys work…

Leslie, and her family, have been residents of the Wood River Valley since 2018. She has worked in the animal welfare field for over nine years, including time at various animal shelters in Washington and Idaho and private veterinary clinics. Leslie has held roles in adoptions, management, medicine, and behavior (where her true passion lies).…