Leadership
Elizabeth Murphy
Chief Executive Officer
A pet enthusiast who works to ensure that all companion animals have access to fabulous homes and healthcare. Favourite pastimes include: dreaming up unique programming ideas which is much appreciated by SPCA staff who already have full workloads, and working out how to secure enough funding so the SPCA can afford to operate said unique programs. Favourite color is brown & beige because pet hair won’t show. Favourite song is “Who Let the Dogs Out” because she knows who let the dogs out and is proud of her role in it.
Sandra Flemming
Provincial Director of Animal Care
Dedicated to only the best outcomes for all animals under the care of the SPCA; Sandra has the energy of a puppy combined with the nature of a wild kitten and an extraordinary ability to tame the chaos that is the one constant of any animal shelter. Favorite pastimes include ensuring the SPCA operates at the highest standard of animal care and tending to the menagerie of animals recuperating in her office. Favourite song is Animal House because it reminds her of her favorite place in the world to be.
Jo-Anne Landsburg
Chief Provincial Inspector
As leader of the SPCA Enforcement Team, this pet detective is dedicated to protecting and serving animals in distress. Favourite pastimes include tracking down animals in need and educating their owners about how a healthy well cared for pet makes for safer communities. Favourite colour is navy blue because it has a calming effect on people and animals. Favourite song is also “Who Let the Dogs Out” because she made it happen it was the right thing to do.
Karen DeWolfe
Director of Finance
Interested primarily in maximizing the return on dollars spent to improve the lives of animals in the care of the SPCA. Favorite pastimes include working as an Enforcement Officer a few days a month and helping when needed in SPCA Shelters and Hospitals around the province. Favourite colour is green for obvious reasons and favourite song is “This Old Man” because he implored people to give the dog a bone.
Heather Woodin
Director of Programs and Administration
The epitome of a cat lady – but there is no crazy here. Can be found evenings and weekends scouring the province for cats in need with her phone in hand so she can quickly respond to questions. Favourite pastimes include tucking motherless kittens in her clothes to keep them warm while compiling data so the best decisions possible are made for the animals. Favorite song is Cats in the Cradle…because obviously!
Dr. Kyla Wuhr
Director of Veterinary Services
Dr. Kyla Wuhr always knew she wanted to work with animals. During her schooling at Atlantic Veterinary College, she met a special kitty named Merlot. They’ve been together ever since and just celebrated Merlot’s 20th birthday. After graduating in 2005, Dr. Kyla Wuhr worked in private practices until she joined the SPCA family two years ago. She is proud to be part of an organization that gives back to the community.
Marni Tuttle
Acting Executive Director Advancement and VP SPCA College of Animal Welfare
Making sure every gift makes the donor and the animal feel good. When Marni is not raising money for the SPCA you’ll find her off making her a community a better place at one of her many volunteer activities. Favourite colour is green because she’s determined to have an ev charger station at every shelter. Favourite song is “Never gonna give you up” because she’s never gonna let you down.
mtuttle@spcans.ca | 844-835-4798 ext 231
Sarah Lyon, CFRE
Director of Marketing & Communications
Sarah is the Director of Marketing and Communications with the Nova Scotia SPCA. At home, she parents rescue dog Mz. Roxy Roller and son Lochlan. Telling the stories of adopters, donors, and volunteers is what makes her tail wag.