Advisory Council
The Little Guild Advisory Council is a group of passionate supporters who offer guidance and ideas to help our programs and outreach succeed. While not involved in day-to-day decisions, council members play an important role in helping us grow, connect with our community, and make life better for animals and their families.
Co-Chair: Mary Lanier
Co-Chair: Jill Sheffield
Kathleen Beatty
Tom Brashares
Sabina Breece
John Brett
Blair Brown
Devereux Chatillon
Louise Dunn
Philippa Durrant
Jonathan Edelman
Carol Fellerman
Diana Greene
Jill Hetson
Jeanne Jones
Chet Krayewski
Robert Meyers
Phyllis Nauts
Howard Pulchin-Ramos
Natalie Randall
Diana Ripley
Richard Schlesinger
Jim Sheffield
Lisa Sorce Aiba
Bunny Williams
Board of Directors
The Little Guild’s Board of Directors helps guide and support our mission to rescue, care for, and rehome animals in need. Made up of dedicated community members and animal lovers, the Board shapes The Little Guild's direction, ensures strong stewardship, and helps us make a lasting difference for pets and the people who love them.
President: Karen Doeblin - West Cornwall
Vice President: Betsy Vorce - Cornwall
Treasurer: Jerry Roth - Norfolk
Secretary: Joel Howard - Norfolk
Kelly Bozzuto - Goshen
Carrie Cannon - Falls Village
Page Dickey - Falls Village
Stella Goulet - Litchfield
Allison Gray - Lakeville
Coleen Hellerman - Norfolk
Rodger Hicks - Sharon
Richard Lanier - Falls Village
Diane Mattes - Millerton
Priscilla McCord - Lakeville
Matthew Nebel - New York City
Joan Osofsky - Lakeville
David Ott - Falls Village
Chuck Short - Cornwall
Alice Yoakum - Lakeville
Our Leadership
Guided by a group of committed animal lovers, the Little Guild continues to make a positive impact. Their leadership helps us provide care, comfort, and new homes to animals in need.
The Mission of The Little Guild
Strengthening the loving bonds between people and pets in our communities.
The Little Guild is dedicated to rescuing and nurturing homeless dogs and cats for adoption into safe and caring homes. To improve well-being, we also provide educational programs and training, as well as medical, food and social services support to pet owners in need.