About SAAF
In September 2007 a group of individuals from local animal welfare agencies began meeting to discuss ways we could partner with Springfield-Greene County Animal Control to address animal welfare issues. The result: Springfield Animal Advocacy Foundation (SAAF). Our dream: A no-kill community by 2018. We took a significant step towards that dream with the opening of S.A.A.F. Spay Neuter Clinic in August 2010. SAAF Spay Neuter Clinic is Missouri’s first Humane Alliance model spay/neuter clinic, providing the highest quality services at the lowest cost.
Our mission: Lead a collaborative effort in Southwest Missouri to improve animal welfare, promote accountability in pet ownership, and reduce animal overpopulation.
SAAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
Our Staff
Rick Headlee – Executive Director
Dr. Schannon Beasley – Veterinary Director
Brittany McGee - Vet Assistant
Kathy Manary - Clinic Support
Calissa Gaston - Office Staff
Kaylyn Myers - Vet Assistant
Samuel Ward - Vet Assistant
Kimberly Johnston - Kennel tech
Katie Farmer - Office Staff
Our Board of Directors
Cindy Lear - President
Janet Parker – Director
Stacy Schneider – Director
Teri Poindexter – Director
Emily Shook – Director
Kelsey Brembry - Director
Dr Patrick Brooks - Director
Nancy Evans - Director
Ashley Harms - Director
