Marisa Thomas – Kennel Manager
Marisa joined the Inavale family in 2018 and has really come to know each and every dog that walks through our doors. She grew up in northern California, but moved up to Oregon after graduating from UCLA with a BS in Biology. Marisa has grown up with dogs her entire life, and currently has 3 fur babies who enjoy long walks and sunbathing in scenic Alsea. Her hobbies include puzzles and walking around town with her dogs.
Nikki Jones – Kennel Attendant
Nikki Started working at Inavale March of 2021. She originally began her career at a busy dog daycare near Los Angeles, California, where she worked at for 5 years. She moved up to Oregon to get away from the big city, and started volunteering with many local rescues. Nikki has spent the past couple of years rescuing animals (mainly dogs) from Los Angeles, Texas, and even Mexico; she would drive down, pick the animals up, and bring them back to Oregon. Nikki would rehabilitate and foster almost all the dogs rescued until they find their Furever-Home. She ended up adopting 4 dogs plus a cat during this time, and moved to Benton County. Nikki hopes to one day work with wild animals such as wolves, and to help rehabilitate wildlife to be returned back to their natural habitat. In her spare time, Nikki is usually taking her dogs out hiking, to the beach, making music, or volunteering her time at local animal rescues in Southern Oregon.