Meet Our Volunteers and Their Rescued Saints
Tammy Falletti, President: Tammy is a 1996 graduate of the St. Petersburg College of Veterinary Technology. She is a Certified Veterinary Technician, an Animal RN, employed at Downers Grove Animal Hospital as the Practice Manager and Head Nurse. She rescued her first Saint Bernard when she was 16 years old from a local pet store that was set to euthanize "Barnie" because of Sarcoptic Mange. Barnie became very ill at the age of 3 from a congenital heart defect commonly seen in puppy mill puppies. Barnie passed away soon after and since, Tammy has been rescuing and helping animals any way she can. She started fostering Saints for Wisconsin Saint Bernard Rescue in 2000 and became the Rescue Coordinator for Illinois in 2001 and the President of Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue in 2002.
Tammy shares her home with four Saints, a Fox Hound, SharPei mix, and a Sheepdog mix, all dogs she rescued.
Quincy Gertie Abe Otis
Kramer Josie Winston
Without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue couldn't survive! Our adoption counselors check veterinary and personal references on all potential adopters. They perform an extensive home visit to insure the Saint is placed in the most suitable home. They spend countless hours on the phone and returning emails. Our volunteers help rescue, foster, transport, prepare dogs for their new homes, attend special events, organize mailings, fundraisers, and promote rescue at our local Petco store. We have many people to thank! Here are some familiar faces of ISBR!
Karin & Buddy Melissa & Max Cindy & Tonka
Julie, Matt, & Sammie Kimberly, Victor, & Casey Carl, Tony, Korri, Megan, & Cindy