Saying goodbye to Director Shaina Knight

Our hearts are heavy today at MOAS, as we announce the departure of our amazing Director Shaina Knight. Shaina is resigning to pursue other opportunities, and we know she'll be moving on to bigger and better things, but we can't help but be heartbroken to see her go. Shaina has done an absolutely phenomenal job running the shelter and has achieved so much in the ~3 years that she's been with us. She has dramatically reduced our euthanasia rate, secured numerous grants to provide free spay/neuter surgeries to help reduce pet overpopulation, and has made MOAS a model animal shelter in our region—all while maintaining the utmost levels of animal care. On behalf of our Board, our staff, our volunteers, and our many supporters, I cannot possibly thank Shaina enough for all of her hard work, and I know that we all wish her all of the best in her future endeavors. Shaina is a passionate and skilled animal advocate, and we know that she will be a leader wherever she goes. Shaina's last day with us will be September 7th. We hope that in the meantime you all will contact her or come see her at the shelter and let her know how much she will be missed and thank her for her dedication to the animals in this community.