Staff & Leadership

Paw Lover's Staff

Darius is an original founder of Paw Lover. He was the former development director at the Animal Center of Cleveland. He is pictured here with his dog, Brutus. Brutus is a former rescue at Paw Lover.

Ahmed holds a bachelor degree in animal science from the University of Northern Colorado. Ahmed began his career working for a veterinarian for ten years before coming to Paw Lover. He is in charge of managing all of the adoption processes. He is pictured here with his cat, Arlo.

Darla is a long-time animal lover and former volunteer at several animal rescues. She has a business degree from University of Ohio. Darla manages all aspects of retrieving animals who need to be rescued either from kill shelters or from breeders and from the streets. She is pictured here with her dog, Lilly, who she rescued from a horrible breeder situation.

Craig is the full-time staff veterinarian for Paw Lover. He received his degree at the University of Oklahama where he also had a private practice for five years. He is pictured here with one of Paw Lover’s rescue dogs, Marty, who has since been adopted.
Paw Lover's Board of Directors
Sarah is the President of Anytown Credit Union. She has served on the board of directors of several nonprofit organizations and has served on our board for 5 years. She was elected board chair in 2021. She is pictured here with her dog, Winnie.

Aurelia is a CPA at Smith, Town and Bondini in Anytown, OH. She has volunteered at animal shelters and other nonprofits throughout her adult life. She has served on the board for 3 years and is the current treasurer. She is pictured here with her kitten, Ella.

Adam is a veterinarian at Anytown Animal Hospital, where he has worked for 11 years. He has served on the board of directors for 1 year. He is pictured here with one of his patients, Sophia.
