Meet Our Pack
Our Staff
Rose Grimm
Shelter Director
Rose Grimm has nearly 14 years of experience in animal welfare, holding credentials from the National Animal Care and Control Association and advanced certifications from organizations like the ASPCA and Best Friends Animal Society. She has served in various roles, including surgery assistant at Wewoka Animal Hospital, field officer at Oklahoma Animal Welfare, and manager at Seminole Animal Shelter. Rose actively contributes to animal rescue efforts by fostering, transporting animals, and advocating for spaying and neutering. For the past four years, she has served as the Director at Second Chance Animal Rescue, where she has helped save countless lives and built strong partnerships.
Eva Craig
Shelter Manager
Eva Craig, a lifelong Norman resident and University of Oklahoma graduate, joined Second Chance in 2023 as a Kennel Technician and quickly advanced to Shelter Manager. Prior to working at Second Chance, she assisted vulnerable individuals through Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma in areas such as Family Law and Domestic Violence. Eva, who adopted her dog Hall from Second Chance in 2021, is excited to contribute to the organization that has brought her so much happiness.
Our Board
Dr. Stephen Kaiser
Vice President
Stephen Kaiser has been a member of the SCAR board since 2018 but has been working with the organization for over 30 years. In 1990, then Warden Kaiser started a prison dog program with dogs from SCAR. At the time, it was the first prison dog training program in a male facility in the country. Later in his correctional career, he started similar programs in five states and many facilities. Stephen received his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Kentucky and currently advises SCAR on organizational and human resources issues.
Lindsey Helgoe
Treasurer
Lindsey Helgoe is the current Treasurer of Second Chance Animal Rescue, where she brings her financial expertise and passion for animal welfare to the board. As Senior Vice President of Lending at Renovo Financial, she works closely with real estate investors to manage complex lending solutions. Outside of her professional life, Lindsey is a devoted pet parent to two dogs and is deeply committed to supporting spay and neuter programs to reduce overpopulation and improve the lives of animals in her community.
Greta Watson-Pigg
Secretary
Greta Watson-Pigg is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Physician Associate program and practiced as a PA for 36 years before her retirement in 2019. She and her husband are Norman residents and a huge dog lover. Greta has been involved with Second Chance as a volunteer, supporter and board member for many years and currently serves as the Secretary of the Board.
Amy Boaldin
Member
Amy Boaldin joined Second Chance in 2014 as a foster and has since held various leadership roles on the board, including Secretary, VP, President, and Treasurer. In addition to her animal welfare work, she currently serves as an Admin Support Specialist in Marketing, Communication, and University Events at the University of Oklahoma.
Marilyn Butler
Member
Marilyn Butler became involved with Second Chance Animal Sanctuary in the early '90s while teaching Family & Consumer Sciences. She has served as Past President of the Board and is actively engaged in fundraising through canister donations and a vendor booth at Crossroads Antiques & Collectibles. Marilyn continues to support the organization by dedicating her time to these efforts.
Sydney Head
Member
Sydney Head is from OKC. She is a second-generation dog trainer and owns Full Circle Obedience. She has been instructing obedience classes for 20 years. In the rescue world, she aims to prevent dogs from being returned to shelters by ensuring the right owner is matched with the right dog before adoption.
Bailey Koewing
Member
Bailey Koewing is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a B.B.A. in Finance and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Finance with a minor in Nonprofit Organizational Studies. She works as a grant writer for Housing For Communities in Oklahoma City, serves as Associate Director of Development for the OU Food Pantry, and is the Executive Director of the Grant Writers Association of Oklahoma. Additionally, Bailey is the fundraising committee chair for Second Chance and has helped plan fundraising events like Bark & Build to support our mission!
Sheila Nettles
Member
Sheila Nettles is an attorney in private practice in Norman. She has served on the Second Chance Board for over 10 years. During that time, she has served as secretary of the Board and volunteered on several committees, including fundraising, legal expertise, strategic planning and assisting with the Second Chance Thrift Store and community outreach. Sheila is excited about serving on the SCAR Board during our renovation and looks forward to having a first-class new shelter for our dogs, cats and pocket pets. She is a passionate advocate for all animals and a proud "Mom" to Mimi the cat and Annie the dog!!
Michael Schade
Member
Michael A. Schade is a passionate advocate for animal welfare and a dedicated board member for Second Chance Animal Rescue in Norman, Oklahoma. He brings over a two decades of leadership experience in legal, fundraising, and economic development fields. Michael’s background in law and strategic management complements the rescue’s mission of providing compassionate care and second chances for animals in need. His commitment to community service and innovation drives his efforts to support the organization's growth and outreach.
Gaye Wakeland
Member
Gaye has a long history in animal welfare, including serving as a shelter board member, volunteer, and co-founder of Deaf Dogs of Oregon, where she also served as board president. She has extensive experience in dog training and has won agility and rally titles, as well as participated in obedience classes with her dogs. After retiring as a software engineer in 2011, Gaye now dedicates her time to animal welfare, dog training, church charities, and running her home-based business, White Dog Creations.
Jaquitta Wolfe
Member
Jaquitta Wolfe has served on the board of directors for Second Chance Animal Rescue since 2016 and has been dedicated to TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and feeding feral cats in Midwest City since 2010. She has also volunteered for causes such as the Moore Animal Shelter and the American Red Cross.
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