Beauty and peace are in the eyes and smiles of our animals.
Sanctuary Staff
-

Karen Clark Cole
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Karen has been working on the vision for Heaven on Earth, without knowing it, her entire life. Formerly working in Seattle tech, she sold her company and built the sanctuary. She loves being in the presence of both animals and nature, and can be found sitting with a few of the 100 animals for hours, dreaming up whatโs next for the sanctuary, the promotion of animal rights, and their wellbeing.
-

Shelly Van Skyhawk
SANCTUARY DIRECTOR
Shelly grew up with horses and loves all creatures great and small. She is equally at home with a 2000 lb cow, as a small duck. Shelly ensures each of our animals get their food, shelter and love needs met every day. She keeps the supplies fully stocked and manages the never ending lists of jobs for staff and volunteers.
-

Tim
ANIMAL CARETAKER
Since early childhood, Tim has had a deep connection with all animals. He brings to the sanctuary years of work and volunteer experience from a variety of animal care facilities. On a daily basis, Tim can be found nurturing, scooping up after, and feeding our family of loving animals.
-

Kayla
ANIMAL CARETAKER
Kayla grew up a farm girl, and loves a tidy sanctuary and ensures every resident has clean fresh water, even the ones who choose the mud. Her giant smile persists, from poo patrol, sheep massages to stall mucking.
-

Hadley
ANIMAL CARETAKER
-

Nikky
ANIMAL CARETAKER
-

Elizabeth
ANIMAL CARETAKER
-

Georgia
ANIMAL CARETAKER
-

Chelsea
ANIMAL CARETAKER
-

Manuel
FACILITIES MANAGER
Volunteers
-

Ashley
-

Susan
-

Diane
-

Tanis
Board of Directors
-

Karen Clark Cole
-

Diane Gebinini
-

Tracy Bech
Speciality Teams
-

Guardian Veterinary Hospital
-

Building & Maintenance Crew
-

Building & Maintenance Crew
Our Local Supporters
Marketplace Grocery,
Friday Harbor
Roche Harbor Market,
Roche Harbor
Horseshu Ranch,
Friday Harbor