The Grey Muzzle Organization

Helping homeless senior dogs

Who We Are

Grey Muzzle has a dedicated Board of Directors who all volunteer their time, as well as a fantastic Advisory Board of experts from many professions who give us input and advice.

Grey Muzzle Board of Directors

Board of Directors, The Grey Muzzle Organization
Back, left to right: Dee Waluk-Johnson, Susan von Beck, Janet Berwick, Amy Nam McCullough
Front: Julie Nowicki and Maxwell, Canine Advisor
Photograph generously donated by Julie Austin of Lily-Rose Photography

Board of Directors

	Julie Nowicki, Founder and President Julie is a business manager and customer researcher with a passion for helping animals. After several rewarding years of volunteering for OldDog Haven, she found herself increasingly motivated to apply her entrepreneurial skills in creating new a non-profit to benefit even more senior dogs. More... Email: julien@greymuzzle.org
	Susan von Beck, Vice President Susan owns Cardiff’s Canine Country Lodge, a non-traditional dog boarding facility that provides a loving home-away-from-home for special needs dogs. Susan is actively involved in dog rescue. In the past few years, she has opened her home and facility to over 30 last-chance dogs from shelters and found good adoptive homes for them. Susan’s background is in Advertising and Marketing where she spent 15 years as a General Manager for the nation’s largest private multi-media company, Cox Communications. She lives with a pack of very large rescued dogs, including Moses, a Mastiff mix, and 7-year-old Bane, who spent most of her previous life in a small, filthy pen.
	Dee Waluk-Johnson Dee Waluk-Johnson is an organizational consultant and training developer known for bringing humor, integrity, straight talk and systemic thinking in support of changing environments. She has over twenty years experience with clients ranging from international corporations, start-ups, non-profits, and the public sector. Dee has been an avid supporter of animal rescue for over 20 years, working at all levels ranging from feeding, cleaning, and transport, to large corporate fundraising. She believes that pets are a long term commitment being part of the family system, not a disposable commodity. Dee says she loves to “hang out with her pack” (her playful dogs, Taj, Zen, Maeve, and Kali) for relaxation.
	Janet Berwick, Secretary Janet is the owner of Paddywack, a pet supply store in Mill Creek, Washington. She began her career in Health Care Administration, becoming a founding member and CEO of a successful new health care organization. In 2003, Janet decided to follow her passion and left the health care field to spend time volunteering for animal welfare organizations. She spent one month working at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah and came home to Seattle to continue working with local organizations. Through the store, she continues to be involved with local shelters and rescue groups, as well as running a successful adoption program. Janet and her family have experienced the joy of adopting and loving a senior pet through Old Dog Haven. Janet currently lives with both dogs and cats, young and old, who continue to feed her soul.
	Amy Nam McCullough, Treasurer Amy Nam McCullough is a research and investment analyst at Trilogy Partnership, a wireless and technology private equity firm in Bellevue, Washington. Prior to joining Trilogy, Amy was a sell side analyst at JPMorgan Chase in New York, covering the Applied Technologies sector, which included companies with a combined market capitalization of over $70bn. She holds a BA in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from the University of Washington. A Seattle native, Amy is passionate about animal welfare and rescue and volunteers with Old Dog Haven in Arlington, Washington. Amy and her husband Jon are dog parents to a senior dog named Augie and a West Highland Terrier puppy named Winston.

Advisory Board

(in order of joining)

Judith Piper, Executive Director OldDog Haven Arlington, WA	Ms. Piper is the Executive Director of OldDog Haven, a non-profit organization that provides assisted living, hospice, and adoption services for senior dogs. OldDog Haven currently cares for over 100 dogs across Western Washington.
Fred Metzger DVM, Diplomate ABVP Metzger Animal Hospital State College, PA	Dr. Metzger is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, a select group of veterinary specialists certified by examination. He frequently lectures to fellow veterinarians nationwide speaking on clinical pathology, internal medicine and his favorite subject, geriatric medicine. He has authored numerous publications including co-authoring a textbook “A Guide to Hematology of the Dog and Cat”. Dr. Metzger is active in animal rescue, serving on the board of PAWS, Pets Come First and his local SPCA.
Lisa Bennett, DVM Beaver Lake Animal Hospital Issaquah, WA	Dr. Bennett has operated a private veterinary practice since 1997. Her hospital exceeds the standards of the American Animal Hospital Association; less than 14% of veterinary facilities pass the inspections required to live up to these standards. Dr. Bennett generously supports dog foster programs and is active in assisting senior dog rescue.
Cecily Joque, Adoption Coordinator Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County Tacoma, WA	Ms. Joque is the Adoption and Behavior Coordinator for the largest animal shelter in the state of Washington. She has worked at the shelter for 8 years, as well as volunteering for 4 years previously. Ms. Joque is also a CPDT certified trainer who loves to teach dogs of all ages, and she believes that some of her best students have been older dogs. An enthusiastic advocate for senior dogs, Ms. Joque says that many of the best shelter dogs she's worked with have been quite "experienced," and she's been fortunate to place many senior dogs from the shelter into wonderful homes. Ms. Joque lives with two of her own canine senior citizens.
Rick Johnson, Executive Director Sacramento SPCA Sacramento, CA	Mr. Johnson is the Executive Director of the Sacramento SPCA, a shelter that aids over 11,000 animals per year. He is a strong believer in the appeal of senior dogs, and the potential for older animals to be adopted and enrich the lives of people. His organization has achieved much success in senior animal adoption by directly addressing the issues and helping adopters be successful.
Deborah Workman, Executive Director Sanctuary for Senior Dogs Cleveland, OH	Ms. Workman is the Executive Director of the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to old dogs. Her organization facilitates the rescue, adoption, and lifelong care of senior dogs abandoned in shelters and pounds. She is very active in the sponsoring and training of senior therapy dogs.
Ardeth De Vries, President and Author Broken Arrow Memorial Fund Coupeville, WA	Ms. De Vries is a teacher, writer and animal advocate. She is the President of the Broken Arrow Memorial Fund, a non-profit that provides financial assistance to residents of Whidbey Island, WA for veterinary care of their companion animals. The organization helps prevent euthanization of companion animals when their caretakers - particularly senior citizens - can’t afford treatment that would improve the animal’s quality of life. Broken Arrow believes that a loving relationship between people and their animals is of major importance in maintaining the health and well being of both animals and humans. Ms. De Vries is also the author of the book First Light: Animal Voices in Concert. She provides end-of-life consulting and grief counseling for humans mourning the death of an animal friend.
Lauren Glickman, MA Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum, WA	Lauren Glickman, owner and principle consultant of FORAY Consulting, has more than 10 years of experience as a trainer, coach, and educator. Her experience ranges from her work as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua teaching agro-forestry techniques to managing the volunteer program at the Progressive Animal Welfare Society's Wildlife Center in Lynnwood, WA. She has worked with dozens of nonprofits as a trainer, coach and organization development consultant helping leaders and boards create healthy and sustainable organizations. Ms. Glickman is a co-founder and board member of the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. Ms. Glickman has a an MA in organization development from the Leadership Institute of Seattle and Bastyr University.
Shawn Buchholz, DVM Cascade Animal Clinic Monroe, WA	A 1988 graduate of University of Illinois, Dr. Buchholz is interested in the quality of life and life extension of senior dogs and cats through senior oncology and senior based medicine. She was involved in the medical care of dogs from Pend Orille County, which was instrumental in making animal cruelty a felony in Washington State. She and Dr. Lynn Kingsley were recognized for excellence in Veterinary Medicine by the Washington State Veterinary Medicine Association for the care of these dogs.
Larry Siegler, DVM Animal Healing Center Redmond, WA	Dr. Siegler graduated from Cornell School of Veterinary Medicine in New York in 1980. Following additional academic studies, including an internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, he worked for almost 10 years in San Francisco and Marin County where in 1992 his whole focus and direction in health care changed. Dr. Siegler became certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) and has also completed the IVAS Chinese Herbal Course. A member of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association, his practice is one of integrating the modalities to maintain the health of his patients. Dr. Siegler is passionate about animal welfare. He was on the board of directors for PAWS for three years and volunteered at Pasado’s Safe Haven for homeless and abused animals for several years.