Our
Story
Board of Directors:
Andrew Fegler
Melanie Ryan
Ronald (Hoss) Tehan
Bridgette Tuttle
Megan Ward
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Beck's Place is a story of how a connection between a person and her pet changed a community.
As our human founder, Melanie, volunteered in her community she noticed how many people were faced with the choice of taking care of themselves or taking care of their pet. The results
Our founder, Beck
were heartbreaking. Families remained in crisis and the outcomes were often tragic for both people and pets.
Motivated by her deep love for her dog Beck, together they started a new type of human services organization - one that integrates an animal welfare model to remove pet related barriers to human health, safety, and security.
Knowing that these barriers are especially high for families with lower incomes, Beck's Place focuses on serving Snohomish County, WA families who are no more than 300% above the poverty line.
We began this journey in 2015. Together, as clients, volunteers, and staff we have combined time, talents, strengths, and resources to be #bettertogether for our community.
Today, Beck's legacy lives on as we continue to prove that when we honor the unbreakable bonds between people and pets, we create pathways to healing and stability that transform entire communities. Every family we help writes a new chapter in this ongoing story of hope, compassion, and positive change.