SOS OF OHIO - Key Persons
Dave started his career in animal care on accident. After graduating, he saw an ad on Craigslist for a job that simply stated "Work with dogs," and thought "that sounds nice." Little did he know that responding to that email would lead him to a veterinary assistant position at the Franklin County Dog Shelter where he would spend around 8 years in total. In between, he worked in animal husbandry at the Ohio State University's veterinary research department before landing back at the shelter, now as SOS' primary medical lead, heading the team that works at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. At home, he has 5 dogs, 4 cats, 2 birds, a tortoise, and two human children. He also does not know how he finds the time.
Dr. Sheaffer received her bachelors degree in Animal Science from tOSU, pursued veterinary school at Ross University, and completed her clinical year at tOSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr Sheaffer has experience working ER, high volume spay and neuter, and just finished working for the ASPCA poison control center. She is excited to continue helping with population control and keeping pets in their homes with their people. With her time off, she enjoys reading, hiking, kayaking and hanging out with her greyhounds!
Dr. Bizzarro received her bachelor's degree in Biology and Psychology at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She then went on to pursue her veterinary degree at The Ohio State University and graduated with her DVM in May of 2022. She also received the Outstanding Senior Service Award during graduation. During veterinary school, Dr. Bizzarro spent time working in several shelter settings and started working at SOS of Ohio during her third year of veterinary school. Dr. Bizzarro is excited to be able to offer low-cost, high-quality veterinary care to help keep pets in their homes and to continue to help ones that are currently looking for their forever homes. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time outside, and spending time with her husband, three dogs, and several rescue cats!
Dr. deHaan is the founder and Medical Director of SOS of Ohio. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, class of 2006. Dr. deHaan was the founder and president of the The Ohio State University's Shelter Medicine Club, a co-chair of the Community Service Committee, and received the American Veterinary Medical Association's award for Outstanding Senior Service her graduating year. Dr. deHaan is a member of the OVMA, AVMA, and Association of Shelter Veterinarians. She does relief work for private practices across the city, but her special interest is Shelter Medicine with a focus on high-volume spay and neuter surgery.
Wendy Weagle joined our team in 2017, after having previously worked at several private practices. Her favorite part of working for SOS of Ohio is getting to help the underserved feral cat population. During her free time, Wendy participates in competitive trail roller skating. Wendy resides in Columbus with her wife, three miniature yappy dogs, and four misfit cats.