Kate (pictured above with Hall & Oatie, two sweet rescued Bantam Roosters) is actually our resident Duck Whisperer; She is definitely Moonbeam the Duck’s absolute bestie, and she’s a sanctuary veteran as well. Kate also happens to be a powerhouse singer and songwriter who performs locally and has her first CD coming out! You can learn more about her and her music by clicking HERE.

Miriam has been here since our earliest days, coming to IFAH to help first as a volunteer and then joining as our first dedicated staff care partner. Her huge heart is always in evidence - not only at IFAH but with her own efforts, as founder of NY Farm Animal Save. As NYFAS, she is also a principle partner and core volunteer with IFAH’s Happy Cart Free Vegan Food Program. (Miriam is pictured with the late, great Zoltan, one of her many bird buddies.)

Rita is an incredible visual artist (Painting is her primary medium) whose work can be seen when you visit IFAH, and via her page on Facebook. She lives in the Hudson Valley with her two children, one cat and one rescued chicken. Her beautiful portraits of the residents of IFAH adorn the walls here and light up our lives. Rita is best friend to Squiggy (pictured with her above), as well as Schmoopie and all the birds in the special care room in particular.