Our Board of Directors

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President/Treasurer

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Abby Evert

     Abby has been a resident of Hernando County for 39 years.  She worked for non-profit organizations for 35 years before retiring 11 years ago.  She volunteered with Hernando County Animal Services for 13 years and is a founding member of OK for HCAS 9 years ago.  At home are her rescued canines Bella and Toby.  

 

Vice President

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Dottie Brown

       Is a retired RN and Nursing Home Administrator.  Dottie has a passion for working with seniors as well as with animals.  This makes her thoroughly enjoy working in the shelter's Vet Clinic.  Dottie splits her time between Nebraska and Ridge Manor, traveling back and forth with her 4 legged companion, Copy Cat.

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Secretary

Debbie Magid

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​     Debbie moved to Florida from New Jersey in 2022  after owning a medical transcription business for over 25 years.  She quickly became involved in volunteer activities and when asked if she would be interested in helping shelter animals, she was ready to help in any way.  Her love for animals made the decision easy because her rescue/adopted beagle named Katy is her life.  Katy is so spoiled yet so deserving.  "She rescued me like I did her".

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Director

Sarah Caskie

        Sarah has always loved animals, but it wasn't until she was 15 years old and volunteered to work in the kennels at Hernando County Animal Services that she realized she wanted to be more involved with animals.  When she was 19 she started working at HCAS full time and worked there for almost 9 years until November 2015.  After spending 6 years in the county's Zoning Department, Sarah moved to Colorado.  Thankfully, she remains an active board member.  Sarah shares her new home with rescue dog Forrest.  

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Director/Social Media

Kathy Daller

          After many years in medical administration, Kathy retired in 2016.  A natural born animal lover, it had always been a dream of hers to work with animals.  She saw a FB post about the need for volunteers at the shelter and decided this would be her newfound "career".  Kathy has been volunteering for 9 years and cherishes every day she's there.  She also became a dog mom to one of the sweetest little pups at the shelter 8 years ago.  His name is Gunner, a rat terrier/Jack Russell mix.  He's been with her for 8 years now and is the joy of her life.  Kathy believes everyone needs a shelter dog to complete their life.

 

 

​Our Dedicated Volunteers

Jill Armbrecht

Wynn Miller

Chris Hendersen

Diane Galinski

Bob Galinski

Gary Sechen

Beverly Dunlap

Kelly Love

Missy Ritter

Angie Maggio

Joe Maggio

Carol Bunting

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