HAPPY TAILSA refuge built by dog lovers

The Happy Tails Family

A grassroots rescue is only ever as strong as the people who show up for it.

Founders
Sarah Okafor

Sarah Okafor

Founder · Lead Trainer & Rehabilitator

A professional trainer who has walked hundreds of dogs through fear, trauma and reactivity back to joy.

Alex Moreau

Alex Moreau

Co-Founder · Sanctuary Operations

Alex turned a neighbourhood rescue chat into a full sanctuary — and still answers every urgent call himself.

Our team
Leah Daniels

Leah Daniels

Dog Trainer

Rebuilds confidence in anxious dogs so they're ready for their forever homes.

Tomi & Jordan

Tomi & Jordan

Foster Coordinators

Match every dog with the right foster and keep our foster family supported.

Chris Bello

Chris Bello

Transport Lead

Coordinates drivers and flights so every dog gets where they need to be, safely.

Amara Eze

Amara Eze

Community Cruelty Advocate

Works with neighbours and authorities to report and stop cruelty cases.

Nia Grant

Nia Grant

Volunteer Photographer

Captures the portraits that help our dogs get noticed and adopted.

Sam Rivera

Sam Rivera

Events Volunteer

Runs adoption days and fundraisers that keep the lights on.

Want to be part of the team?

Foster, volunteer, transport, photograph, or help at events. Every set of hands matters.