Director
Beth Berenson
bethberenson@pawstinleypark.org
My time at P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park over the past 13 years has shown me that saving animals is truly my passion. During this time I have been head of shift on Monday afternoon for 11 years, assistant head of shift on Friday nights for 2 years, and I perform temperament testing that is required prior to adoption for 4 years. My most memorable experience helping P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park was after Hurricane Harvey when I rescued 18 dogs/cats from flooded shelters in Houston. We filled the van to capacity which included one dog sitting on our laps for the 16 hour drive home.
Not only do I have a business and medical background, with a BS in Nursing and in electrical engineering, but also 23 years of experience as an owner/operator of JB’s Ranch which is a horse boarding facility. I have fostered over 40 dogs, including several that required extra medical attention prior to adoption.
Director
Vicki Dean
vickidean@pawstinleypark.org
I have been a P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park volunteer since December 2002. I am the assistant head of shift on Thursday nights. I have fostered for over 15 years. I regularly foster dogs that are scared, don’t do well in the shelter or have medical issues. As a part of the transfer team, I have built many relationships in the rescue community, making us a trusted partner to save adoptable animals from shelters that would often be euthanized. I organize one of our largest, annual fundraisers, Wags to Riches. This year the fundraiser brought in over $31,000 that will directly benefit the animals in our care. I also order most of the clothing items that we sell at the shelter and events which not only brings in regular revenue but also gives us free advertising. I care deeply about the shelter and will always do what is right for the animals and the shelter.