Suzanne is our most devoted, dedicated feline foster mothers.  Over the past 4 years, She has fostered literally hundreds of kittens and cats, meticulously presiding over their care in her immaculate home. 

A native New Yorker, Suzanne retired from her career as an elementary school teacher and restaurant owner to be a stay-at-home mom to her two daughters (who are also wonderful Animal Alliance volunteers) and now works part-time at a local gym.  “Fastidiously clean” would be an understatement of Suzanne’s attention to creating a spotless, germ-free environment for her family and foster pets. 

Sickly, scrawny “babies” blossom into plump, roly-poly kittens under Suzanne’s watchful eye and constant attention.  Any kitten lucky enough to grow up in the glorious feline “cocoon” that she has created in a spare bedroom in her home goes off to its new home in perfect health with bright eyes and gleaming fur.  Suzanne has been known to stay up around the clock bottle-feeding or hand feeding kittens that need nourishment and extra care. 

One of our most cheerful volunteers, Suzanne has a giant smile, a year-round tan, and a heart of gold.  She is a friend to all who have the pleasure of working with her.  Surprisingly, Suzanne and her family do not have a cat as a pet, just their beloved Westie, Harley. 

Suzanne provided loving, long term foster care to a old tomcat named Vienna who died in her arms after months of loving care.  Her last dog, Gizmo, suffered from cancer and received constant care and countless trips to the emergency vet until the end of his life at which point Suzanne decided to become a foster mother to animals in need in his honor. 

A consummate animal lover, Suzanne is a woman of honesty and integrity, and has been an inspiration to her fellow rescuers and colleagues at Animal Alliance.