Suzanne is the owner of Portland-based LexiDog Boutique and Social Club. She has been involved in rescue for 10 years and in 2017, was honored with the Diamond Collar Award award from the Oregon Humane Society.

Besides Rescue Faerie, Suzanne supports animal rescue and welfare in a variety of ways.  

She has been at the forefront of raising funds for animals in need through a variety of special events, including the Portland’s Next TopDog Model competition. 

Since 2007, in a partnership with Oregon Humane Society, LexiDog locations throughout Portland have found adoptive homes for 4,298 pets. 

She lives in Lake Oswego with her husband, Tom and their min-pin, Fiona.  

I began volunteering in dog rescue eleven years ago. My own little Lily is a rescue.  

I feel  fortunate to have become involved with the Rescue Faerie several years ago.  My husband Kent and I volunteer together, walking dogs at the shelter and taking them to the vet for their first check-up when they come here from Cabo. 

My favorite part of volunteering has been doing showings and adoptions.  It is heartwarming to find the ideal home for our little dogs and cats, and many a tear has been shed as our little guys leave with their new forever homes!

Animal rescue has been a part of my life for the last 18 years. As volunteer coordinator I help maintain the team of fantastic volunteers that dedicate their hearts and time to Rescue Faerie's adoptable animals. I firmly believe "to that which you tame, you owe your life" and I owe my life to every sweet rescue animal I've ever met. Giving back to animals through volunteering with Rescue Faerie makes me whole.

I live in Portland, OR with my husband, his two kids, and our five rescue animals: one dog, two cats, one rabbit and one hamster!

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