About Us

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The Rockingham-Harrisonburg Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded August, 1972 in order to provide general assistance to animals and the public. Our mission is to promote respect, compassion, education and advocacy resulting in a humane and sustainable environment for all animals.

Board of Directors

Officers:
President…………………..Darnice Pettigrew, DVM
Vice President……………Theresa Leighton
Treasurer…………………..Brenda Long
Secretary…………………..
Justin Bridges

Directors:
Aaron W. Graves
Dr. Nina K. Smith

Dr. Charles H. Henderson, III
Brandon Howdyshell
Karen Mast, CPDT-KSA
Butch Strawderman
Patty May

Staff

Anne Anderson…………………………..Executive Director
Maggie Rucker…………………………..Shelter Manager
Lauren Watson…………………………..Humane Educator/Volunteer Coordinator
Amber Nesselrodt………………………Assistant Manager
Ashley Haynes……………………………Assistant Manager
Candice Dodson…………………………Assistant Manager
Taryn Bromser-Kloeden………………Adoption/Rescue Coordinator
Kimberly Sites……………………………Receptionist

Animal Care Technicians
Olivia Towe
Charlotte Wylie
Kimberly Denman
Connie Delamater
Emily Gochenour
Jennie Haag
Josie Howard