Find Your New Best Friend
Sticking closely to our roots, The Dogwood Garden & Pet Center is a continuation of the dream our co-founders had of bringing meaningful work to adults with developmental disabilities, and finding forever homes for the kind pets in their care. Today, our center has helped hundreds of animals and families alike find unconditional love and friendship. Our center also offers a wide selection of pet supplies including collars, leashes, bowls, treats, toys, and cages.
Pet Center Events
We offer fun and unique events that involve our precious puppies, like pilates or a painting party! See our events calendar full of fun puppy-filled events!
Book a Private Puppy Party
Get your share of puppy cuddles, perfect for any occasion! From a birthday party to a corporate team building event, or even just to spend some time with these sweet, friendly faces, book an hour with our puppies and support Lambs Farm too. For more details, view our Private Puppy Party flyer.
- Bookings are only available Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 10am.
- $150 for one hour
To book your party, fill out the form below or contact Pet Center Manager, Jenna Larsen at jlarsen@lambsfarm.org.
Help Us Grow
Leadership Team
Board of Directors
Kathy Buresch
President & CEO
Christina Bilyk
Associate Director, Human Resources
Emma Burton-Loder, LCSW
Director, Behavioral Health
Kelly Czyzowicz
Associate Director, Social Services
Kim Czyzowicz
Director, Health Services
Michael Diaz
Chief Program Officer
Alycia Lester, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Director, Behavioral Support Services
Mike Martinez
Director, Facility Management
Jose Martinez
Director, Quality Assurance & IT
Kathy McMeins
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Marie Nelson
Associate Director,
Day Services
Richard Nonnweiler
Controller
Ben Olson
Director, Development
Chelsea Olson
Associate Director, Training & Development
Stephanie Polson
Associate Director, Operations
Marisa Rademaker
Associate Director, Marketing & Communications
Rachel Segall
Associate Director, Integrated Wellness
Carrie Tennyson
Director,
Business Development
Chris Woods
Associate Director, Residential Life
Joe Milburn, Chair
Senior In-House Counsel Milburn Demolition
Chris Breck, Vice Chair
Senior Vice President
Alera Group
Robert Neiman, Chair Emeritus
Principal
The Neiman Law Firm
Margaret Aldridge
Community Volunteer
Wayne Brown
Controller
Global Operations and Quality, Core Diagnostics, Abbott Laboratories
Joannie Foley
Community Volunteer
Keith Hickman
Finance Director
AbbVie
Ben Johnson
Senior Vice President
Commercial Banking Libertyville Bank and Trust (Wintrust)
Dr. Melvin Katz
Physician
Karen Lieberman
Community Volunteer
Dr. Ajay Madhani
President & CEO
Advanced Inpatient Consultants LLC
David Neiman
Partner
Wallace Miller
Cyril Rosengarten
Owner & President
Suits 2020
Eric Wright
Network Transformation Leader-US SLED
Cisco Systems
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