Burlington, VT
Our Burlington team works in unbridled collaboration to raise money for their local chapter of The Street Dog Coalition. To donate to their efforts to provide free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness in Burlington, click here.
Team Lead:
Michele Tulis, DVM
Michele is the Team Lead for Burlington, Vermont. She graduated from Cornell University and worked as a small animal mobile veterinarian for over 30 years. She is also involved with Therapy Dogs of Vermont, taking her tiny rescue dog, Dobby, to visit at a variety of sites. She loves to hike, kayak, ski, study natural history, travel and explore Vermont.
Amy Englefield
Amy Englefield brings a diverse background and unwavering dedication to her role as Referral Manager at BEVS. Throughout her career, Amy has demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare. From running high-volume spay and neuter clinics to volunteering in underserved communities and participating in international initiatives in Nicaragua, her dedication knows no bounds. Outside of work, Amy’s life is a bustling mix of managing her household—complete with teenage twin boys, a menagerie of pets, and 12 beehives—and indulging in outdoor activities like snowboarding, kayaking, and biking.
Partners & Resources:
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity — CVOEO
Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
Community Health Center
First Congregational Church
Howard Center
Humane Society of Chittenden County
Lucy’s House for Homeless Pets
Pathways Vermont
Press
11.18.23 WCAX3 “Street Dog Coalition hosts free veterinary clinic for the homeless”
12.4.23 Burlington Free Press “SDC provides free vet services to the pets of homeless Vermonters”
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