Feathers, Scales and Tails works to rehabilitate and rehome rescued and surrendered animals while advocating for better pet keeping practices through educational programs, community events, and in-store services and products.
Meet the Board of Directors!
Sara, President
Carlie, Vice President
Carlie, Vice President
Sara grew up loving and caring for all animals; so much so, that she decided to make a career out of it! She graduated from Penn State with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science. During that time she interned at the Pittsburgh Zoo, and Humane Animal Rescue Wildlife Center, and also studied wildlife conservation, ecology, and biology
Sara grew up loving and caring for all animals; so much so, that she decided to make a career out of it! She graduated from Penn State with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science. During that time she interned at the Pittsburgh Zoo, and Humane Animal Rescue Wildlife Center, and also studied wildlife conservation, ecology, and biology in Tanzania. She then moved to Dubai to work as a biologist in a rainforest biodome, and quickly became the department head of reptiles and amphibians. She has since completed her Master's degree in Anthrozoology, and plans to eventually pursue a PhD. She has worked with and studied hundreds of different exotic species, and loves that she can now share her knowledge and love for animals with customers at the store!
Carlie, Vice President
Carlie, Vice President
Carlie, Vice President
Carlie is currently attending online school at Oregon State University for a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries and Wildlife.
Being in nature and learning about animals has always fascinated her. Before becoming a part of the board, she was an intern and volunteer at Sara’s Pets and Plants. During this time, she grew a passion for taking car
Carlie is currently attending online school at Oregon State University for a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries and Wildlife.
Being in nature and learning about animals has always fascinated her. Before becoming a part of the board, she was an intern and volunteer at Sara’s Pets and Plants. During this time, she grew a passion for taking care of the animals and being a part of the rescue community.
She loves going to concerts, and loves spending time outdoors, especially hiking.
She is extremely excited to pour her love and attention into the animals that need rescuing.
At home Carlie currently has 3 cats, a bearded dragon and a Chinese water dragon.
Lauren, Treasurer
Carlie, Vice President
Lauren, Treasurer
Lauren has worked with reptiles for over 7 years; first working for a reptile breeder, and now volunteering at Sara's Pets and Plants.
She is especially interested in building and maintaining bioactive enclosures. She has two lizards; an African fat tailed gecko and a leopard gecko, who both live in enclosures that mimic their natural hab
Lauren has worked with reptiles for over 7 years; first working for a reptile breeder, and now volunteering at Sara's Pets and Plants.
She is especially interested in building and maintaining bioactive enclosures. She has two lizards; an African fat tailed gecko and a leopard gecko, who both live in enclosures that mimic their natural habitats.
While reptiles are her focus, she also loves birds and hamsters.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys herping, painting, and baking.
Tanner, Secretary
Carlie, Vice President
Lauren, Treasurer
Tanner works at Point Park University as a studio tech and the Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Downtown Media Hub. He grew up in a household that always had an animal, so he is looking forward to sharing that love through his work with Sara’s Pets and Plants.
Tanner not only loves animals, but he also loves making music, taking photos, a
Tanner works at Point Park University as a studio tech and the Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Downtown Media Hub. He grew up in a household that always had an animal, so he is looking forward to sharing that love through his work with Sara’s Pets and Plants.
Tanner not only loves animals, but he also loves making music, taking photos, and watching anime.
At home he has 3 Cats, a Bearded Dragon, and a Chinese Water Dragon.