Travis and Amy Quella started working towards the Bob’s House dream back in 2006 after the tragic loss of their beloved dog, Bob. By September 2008, the couple had erected a 1,400-square-foot steel building with roughed-in heating and plumbing, and a septic system, which they funded personally. Loans and community support allowed the Quellas to finish the center, and start rescuing dogs in 2009.
Our Story Begins With a Dog Named Bob
Bob's House has been Rescuing Dogs in his Name Since 2009!
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BOB’S HOUSE
OUR HISTORY
Meet the Quellas!
Heather Muller
Medical Coordinator
Heather has been with Bob’s House since 2014. She is our medical coordinator and has 19 years experience working as a certified veterinary technician. Heather’s medical background, as well as her compassion for animals, is invaluable in helping our elderly dogs.
Nikki Heck
Adoption Coordinator
Nikki has been with Bob’s House since 2012. Nikki, works as our adoption coordinator, assisting potential adopters in finding the right fit for their family. She loves every Bob’s House resident as her own!
OUR BOARD
Meet the Driving Force Behind Bob's House!
Lee Heike
Board President
Scott Marek
Board Vice President
Barb Berg
Board Treasurer
Katie Spangberg
Board Secretary
Travis Quella
Co-founder
Amy Quella
Co-founder and Executive Director
Danica Lowry
Board Member
Christena O'Brien
Board Member
Debbie Market
Board Member
Bridget Coit
Board Member
OUR MISSION
Make Senior Dogs More Adoptable
Under the supervision of our expert staff, we provide foster care to senior and special-needs dogs in a kennel-free, home-like environment. The dogs in our care receive loving attention, high-quality food and meticulous healthcare. We provide end-of-life care to dogs with terminal illness or advanced age, making them comfortable as they pass on. We give back to the community through a number of programs, reaching out to the elderly and children.
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
We work hard everyday to better the lives of the dogs we are able to save, but your help is what makes the difference. This is what we've been able to achieve so far with the help of others just like you.
SAVE LIVES
Provide shelter, care, and love to both permanent and adoptable residents.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Create volunteer opportunities within our community.
FUREVER HOMES
Successfully match dogs with their forever homes.
SHARE LOVE
Partner with St. Croix Hospice and Joshua’s Camp to share the love of a dog.
NURSING HOME VISITS
Visit local nursing homes with our dogs at least 20 times each month.
END OF LIFE CARE
Provide end of life care to sick and elderly dogs in a loving home-like environment.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
"An amazing organization! They have helped us so much at CRHS by taking some of our senior dogs that need extra medical care and TLC. We appreciate all that you do and thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
"Best place ever! I got the sweetest, most precious little dog from this organization. They do awesome work and love and find homes for these special needs and senior dogs."
"We were lucky enough to get our Suzy from Bob's House. It was the most wonderful experience working with Bob's who was fostering Suzy for a Lab rescue in Madison. Thank god they are so wonderful or we would have never found our beloved furry family member."
"I love the concept of this place. I have two new members of my happy family because they found me when I visited Bob's House. I believe every parent should take their children to Bob's to see what old or sick dogs look like, and how they deserve love too. I feel good about donating to Bob's House for Dogs and I hope to be an active part of the success of the mission at this great place."
"I have volunteered from day one at Bob's House and the dogs are truly loved so much here. I wish there was more Bob's House in the US. Less shelters more Bob's House environment."
"Best shelter ever! They have a living room setting for the dogs to live in. Volunteers are there to interact with them at the facility while others take the dogs on nursing home visits, etc. If you are looking for a place to make a donation that REALLY makes a difference in dogs' lives, PLEASE give to Bob's House for Dogs."
"Wonderful place for dogs to live while they're waiting to be adopted. I also can't give them enough credit for their hospice program. So glad places like this exist and it's great to hear they're expanding!"