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Email: PawsofWakulla@yahoo.com
Phone: 850-228-1242
Mail: Paws of Wakulla, PO Box 1195, Crawfordville, FL 32326
Facebook: Paws of Wakulla
Board of Directors:
Jeanette Burdette (President)
Rick Frazey (Vice-president)
Petra Shuff (Secretary)
Ava Woodall (Treasurer)
Debbie Beard
Dr. Linda Chalker, DVM
Dr.Faith Hughes, DVM
Dr.Cassandra Manuel, DVM
Jessica Smith
Rick Frazey
Vickie Underwood
Ava Woodall- Treasurer
Meet Ava Woodall, Paws of Wakulla's Treasurer. Ava became a member/volunteer back in 2007 because of her love for dogs. She has served on Paws of Wakulla's Board of Directors since 2008. She has 4 dogs of her own. Tasha and Hunter are her two labs. Elsa and Olaf are her two yorkies. When Ava isn't tending to her treasurer duties, she volunteers at our fundraisers.
Meet Ava Woodall, Paws of Wakulla's Treasurer. Ava became a member/volunteer back in 2007 because of her love for dogs. She has served on Paws of Wakulla's Board of Directors since 2008. She has 4 dogs of her own. Tasha and Hunter are her two labs. Elsa and Olaf are her two yorkies. When Ava isn't tending to her treasurer duties, she volunteers at our fundraisers.
Dr.Linda Chalker, DVM
Dr. Linda Chalker was born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. She attended the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After veterinary school she completed a 1 year small animal medicine and surgery internship at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and then returned to Ft. Lauderdale where she practiced for the 16 years. She and her husband and daughter moved to Wakulla County in July of 2007. The small town atmosphere, friendly people and natural beauty of Wakulla County were just what she and her family were looking for. Meeting and working with the people of PAWS she saw what a dedicated group they were and was honored when they offered her a board membership. She is beginning her second year as "Director at Large". In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her husband and daughter and reading. Her two favorite places are Wakulla Springs and St. George Island State Park. She is the owner of one dog, a Mini Australian Shepherd and an orange and white Wakulla Cat.
Linda Chalker
Associate DVM
VCA Wakulla Animal Hospital
850/926/7153
Dr. Linda Chalker was born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. She attended the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After veterinary school she completed a 1 year small animal medicine and surgery internship at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and then returned to Ft. Lauderdale where she practiced for the 16 years. She and her husband and daughter moved to Wakulla County in July of 2007. The small town atmosphere, friendly people and natural beauty of Wakulla County were just what she and her family were looking for. Meeting and working with the people of PAWS she saw what a dedicated group they were and was honored when they offered her a board membership. She is beginning her second year as "Director at Large". In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her husband and daughter and reading. Her two favorite places are Wakulla Springs and St. George Island State Park. She is the owner of one dog, a Mini Australian Shepherd and an orange and white Wakulla Cat.
Linda Chalker
Associate DVM
VCA Wakulla Animal Hospital
850/926/7153
Jeanette Burdette, CVT- President
Jeanette is a certified veterinary technician at Shepherd Spring Animal Hospital. She currently attends St.Petersburg College and is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology and Hospital Management. She is serving as Paws of Wakulla's President from 2017 to current.
Jeanette is happily married to her high school sweetheart Chris and they enjoy life with their fur babies- Palmer, Oliver, Mable, Murray, Brady and Emmie.
Jeanette is a certified veterinary technician at Shepherd Spring Animal Hospital. She currently attends St.Petersburg College and is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology and Hospital Management. She is serving as Paws of Wakulla's President from 2017 to current.
Jeanette is happily married to her high school sweetheart Chris and they enjoy life with their fur babies- Palmer, Oliver, Mable, Murray, Brady and Emmie.
Debbie Beard
Debbie is serving on the Paws of Wakulla Board this year as Past-President. She is originally from Texas, but moved to Florida in 2004 with the US Forest Service where she serves as the Fire Management Officer for the National Forests in Florida. Debbie and her husband Marcus have been a long time animal lovers and advocates. She has passed on her love of firefighting to her oldest daughter, Meagan and her love of all-things-four-legged to her youngest daughter, Lauren.
Debbie is serving on the Paws of Wakulla Board this year as Past-President. She is originally from Texas, but moved to Florida in 2004 with the US Forest Service where she serves as the Fire Management Officer for the National Forests in Florida. Debbie and her husband Marcus have been a long time animal lovers and advocates. She has passed on her love of firefighting to her oldest daughter, Meagan and her love of all-things-four-legged to her youngest daughter, Lauren.
Dr. Faith Hughes, DVM
Faith Hughes is a veterinarian at VCA Wakulla Animal Hospital. Faith was raised in Bainbridge GA, attended Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, and has lived in Wakulla County since 1994, working at Forest Animal Hospital (now VCA Wakulla) and enjoying the “Wakulla Life.” Faith was volunteer medical director at the shelter’s adoption center for years, helping with medical care of the homeless animals, adoption events and more. Now she helps with the Pet Meals on Wheels program, composes the Paws of Wakulla monthly e-news, and provides free veterinary services at Paws of Wakulla’s and St. George Island’s TNRs, and Pamper Your Pooch events.
Dr. Hughes is married to Bobby Inlow (UGA fan, also from Bainbridge) who is a police officer at FSU. They have a daughter, Libby, who attends the University of Florida. Their family also includes 2 cats (Chuck & Little Johnny), 2 Cocker Spaniels (Woo & Brodie), and a Yorkie mix named Scuffy.
Faith Hughes is a veterinarian at VCA Wakulla Animal Hospital. Faith was raised in Bainbridge GA, attended Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, and has lived in Wakulla County since 1994, working at Forest Animal Hospital (now VCA Wakulla) and enjoying the “Wakulla Life.” Faith was volunteer medical director at the shelter’s adoption center for years, helping with medical care of the homeless animals, adoption events and more. Now she helps with the Pet Meals on Wheels program, composes the Paws of Wakulla monthly e-news, and provides free veterinary services at Paws of Wakulla’s and St. George Island’s TNRs, and Pamper Your Pooch events.
Dr. Hughes is married to Bobby Inlow (UGA fan, also from Bainbridge) who is a police officer at FSU. They have a daughter, Libby, who attends the University of Florida. Their family also includes 2 cats (Chuck & Little Johnny), 2 Cocker Spaniels (Woo & Brodie), and a Yorkie mix named Scuffy.
Dr.Cassandra Manuel, DVM
Dr. Cassandra Manuel is originally from North Carolina and attended North Carolina State University where she first started volunteering for animal causes. During undergrad and veterinary school, she first began participating in feral cat trap-neuter-release programs, and she also volunteered with World Vets in Honduras, providing much needed veterinary care and spay/neuter surgeries to the community. Dr. Manuel moved to the Big Bend in 2011, and began volunteering for the TNR program based in Monticello and for the Jefferson County Humane Society. Since beginning working at Shepherd Spring Animal Hospital in Crawfordville in 2016, she is excited to be able to volunteer with PAWS and to participate in their TNR events in an effort to give back to the community. Dr.Manuel has four furbabies that inspire her everyday: one dog Goose, and three cats Finn, Margot, and Scully.
Dr. Cassandra Manuel is originally from North Carolina and attended North Carolina State University where she first started volunteering for animal causes. During undergrad and veterinary school, she first began participating in feral cat trap-neuter-release programs, and she also volunteered with World Vets in Honduras, providing much needed veterinary care and spay/neuter surgeries to the community. Dr. Manuel moved to the Big Bend in 2011, and began volunteering for the TNR program based in Monticello and for the Jefferson County Humane Society. Since beginning working at Shepherd Spring Animal Hospital in Crawfordville in 2016, she is excited to be able to volunteer with PAWS and to participate in their TNR events in an effort to give back to the community. Dr.Manuel has four furbabies that inspire her everyday: one dog Goose, and three cats Finn, Margot, and Scully.
Petra Shuff- Secretary
Petra became a volunteer for the organization in 2008, and was elected to the board in 2009. She has served twice as president, vice president, and now serves as our secretary.
Petra is in charge of correspondence and heads our voucher assistance program. She also helps organize our Pamper your Pooch dog washes, and is actively involved in our TNR program and fundraising activities.
Vickie Underwood
Rick Frazey- Vice President
Jessica Smith
Jessica was born and raised in Texas, and moved to Florida to enjoy life more in the great outdoors.
She graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice.
Jessica loves animals and people. She worked as a veterinary technician through college. In her professional life, she worked as the Director of Operations at the Texas Coalition for Animal Protections, a non-profit organization. She is now a full-time, licensed Real Estate Agent with Waypoint Properties, in Crawfordville.
She enjoys nature, adventure, traveling, and enjoying the comradery of good people. Jessica has a passion for dirt bike riding, scuba diving, and backpacking
Jessica was born and raised in Texas, and moved to Florida to enjoy life more in the great outdoors.
She graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice.
Jessica loves animals and people. She worked as a veterinary technician through college. In her professional life, she worked as the Director of Operations at the Texas Coalition for Animal Protections, a non-profit organization. She is now a full-time, licensed Real Estate Agent with Waypoint Properties, in Crawfordville.
She enjoys nature, adventure, traveling, and enjoying the comradery of good people. Jessica has a passion for dirt bike riding, scuba diving, and backpacking