Our mission is to find loving forever homes for strays and mistreated dogs. We promote awareness in animal welfare and prevent cruelty as well as educate the public about humane treatment of animals and encourage vet care and spay/neutering.
Christiane Dionne, MBA
Consulting, Executive Director
Christiane is passionate about animal advocacy, community development and proper training methods for our dogs at the rescue. You will often see her out in the field working our dogs or at the top of a mountain. In her spare time, Christiane enjoys advising non profit clients on best business practices and currently shares her home with a Pitbull and Golden Retriever.
Wendee Amero, ARNP
Emeritus Board Member
Animal advocacy is so important and has been part of Wendee’s life for close to 10 years. As one of the founding members, Wendee has made it her purpose to connect dogs with their furever families. Wendee is a Family Nurse Practitioner and continues to consult with our board in an Emeritus role.
G. Tom Martinson, BA
Treasurer
Tom is a Dartmouth College graduate with an extensive background in finance and insurance. He has served on several boards with myriad causes and is well versed in capital campaign fundraising. Tom splits his time between Boston and NH and is loved by two southern mystery mutts.
Bruce Jasper, Esq.
Bruce is a well versed esquire who works locally in Newport and has been for more than 47 years! He joined Wags and Wiggles about a year ago and we are so honored. His hobbies include candlepin bowling and loves oldies music. Being part of the community is very important to Bruce and he shows it by being the chairman of his high school reunion committee, and is on the board of the Newport Rotary Club, Newport Senior Center and the Economic Corporation of Newport. We welcome Bruce to our team and look forward to coming together for more great things to come.
Sharon Miller-Dombroski
President
Sharon started with Wags and Wiggles as a consultant, but has since joined our rescue and has been an incredible addition. Sharon has been consulting with nonprofit organizations for nearly 30 years. She joined the Wags and Wiggles Rescue Board in 2021, in an effort to make a difference for the community and for the animals in our care. Sharon lives with her family in Wilder, Vermont including their rescue dog Suri.
Polly Martinson, BA
Secretary
Polly is a graduate of Colby Sawyer College and comes to WWR with a background in fundraising and has served as Trustee on educational boards. She spends a significant amount of time in the rescue space and has been a role model for the volunteers. Polly resides in NH and is loved by two southern mystery mutts that she affectionately calls, “the hillbillies.”