Kristin MacDonald, DVM – Founder & Director of Rehabilitation & Retirement
Kristin currently practices as a small animal veterinarian at a local animal hospital. She originally founded Second Chance Farms, Inc as a means to help homeless and unwanted animals within the Alachua County area. The organization was initially started when Kristin was still in veterinary school and since then, the organization has grown significantly. While the tasks are overwhelming at times (there are simply so many critters who need help!) she feels strongly that every little bit makes a difference. She advocates for responsible pet ownership and strives to provide excellent quality care to all of the animals of Second Chance Farms. Kristin currently lives and works at the “farm” – which serves as the retirement home for our geriatric, ill and behaviorally challenged SCF animals.
“Early one evening a man was walking along a beach when he saw a boy picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. The man asked the boy why he was doing this. The boy explained the starfish would die if left to the morning. The man asked the boy, “What difference will your efforts make when there are thousands of starfish on the beach?” The boy stopped and looked at the starfish he was holding and said, “It will make a difference to this one.” – Author Unknown
Mark Cunningham, DVM – Board Member
Mark is also a veterinarian and he plays an integral role in “the workings” of Second Chance Farms on a daily basis. He helps to feed, medicate and build housing for the many critters of the farm. He also routinely assists with emergencies and provides a tremendous amount of financial support for the organization. Mark recently spent time in Afghanistan where he served his country by providing much needed veterinary care to the military working dogs.
Amy Tate – Director of Rescue & Re-Homing
Amy plays a huge role in recruiting volunteers and new foster moms & dads. She communicates with our network of foster homes on a daily basis, follows up with our newly adopted pets, arranges for adoptable animals to be taken into our program, coordinates adoption events and oversees our adoption process . Amy knows each and every one of our foster and adoptive families personally. She spends a tremendous amount of time educating prospective adopters and is on call 24/7 for our many foster parents.
Kelly Tate – Board Member
Kelly assists on a daily basis with the routine care of our animals in foster care. He assists with minor medical procedures and treatments and plays an integral role in fundraising for SCF. Kelly is always on the go and frequently makes trips into town simply to pick up & drop off supplies that are needed by foster parents.
Karen Huber
Karen came to know SCF after she adopted a very special little beagle from our organization. Gumby hit the jackpot in regards to finding a second chance with Karen … and Karen claims that Gumby taught her everything she now knows about rescue. Sounds like a win : win situation. Karen has continued to share her life with needy, older animals since Gumby’s passing and she now acts as the editor for our newsletter! Karen’s expertise and attention to detail is very much appreciated and she is a very valued member of our SCF family.
