STRONGER TOGETHER

Our Team

Lakyn

FOUNDER, DIRECTOR

Lakyn is co-founder and President of Furvivors Wonderland. She can always be found with a furry friend somewhere in her presence. Lakyn was raised with a variety of puppies since she was three. Her eldest pup lived until 17 years, so she’s done something right. At one time her family pack included 5 dogs ranging in size from 130 to a teeny 3 pounds.

Lakyn has taken in rabbits, cats, turtles, birds and chickens, to name a few. With her ability to connect so well with almost any animal species, it is no wonder she is often referred to as Snow White around the Wonderland.

Lakyn has always been involved with horses, with her first experience starting at 6 years old as a result of an impromptu pony ride as therapeutic engagement during her parents divorce. The rest is history. She instantly fell in love with horses.

Lakyn rode and trained at various barns throughout her youth. She would literally jump at the chance for work-to-ride programs, eager to learn as much as she could about horsemanship. Her mom would take her to area barns on the weekends, with a brown bag lunch in hand, for an 8 hour shift at the young age of 11, just to be near horses.

Now, it is Lakyn’s dream is to have a farm with hundreds of acres to expand Furvivors. She wants to rescue as many horses as she possibly can to see them ‘rise’ to a better life. She also wants to open the barnyard to all animals in need and never have to say “no” to a rescue call. Caring for animals is her true passion, and she looks forward to a lifetime of doing just that.

Jon

CONSULTANT

Jon Mallory has worked with the team at Furvivors Wonderland, initially as a rehabilitation and groundwork trainer for Furvivors Ambassador, Caravaggio. Jon now serves as a consultant and intake evaluator at Furvivors.

Jon has over 50 years of experience and knowledge in horse training, showing and marketing, worldwide.

Jon spent many fond memories in Arizona, specializing in his favorite breed, the Arabian. He now resides on the east coast with his beloved pup Gracie.

Bubba

THEIR BEST FRIEND

Every child needs an animal and every animal needs a child. Bubba is that child for the Furvivors. He is our happiness advocate. Bubba is a big help with cleaning feed pans, tossing hay and using his special ‘kid-sized’ wheelbarrow. His favorite is spending time with the kittens, Holland and London, and especially giving the furry babes their good night kisses. Of course, it’s like Christmas when a new resident arrives and he helps set up their ‘guest room’. There is so much happiness here and Bubba helps keep it that way.

Kyle

WONDERLAND WATCHMAN

Kyle is a lifetime animal lover and fur dad. He has always worked on farms and enjoys the peace they provide. Much like Gio is ‘the Godfather of the herd’, Kyle is the Watchman. The farm guardian.

When it comes to dropping everything to answer the call to help, like the impromptu auction call to get Athena on a trailer at 11pm and safely to the Wonderland, he was there. No questions! The day we needed a horse haulin chauffeur to get baby Dallas out of an abandoned situation, Kyle gave up his Sunday for the cause.

He can drive a tractor like no one’s business. And, hay bales got nothing on him!

Kyle is a lover of all animals, especially the giants. Gio is his main man and they have a connection that is unspeakable. Probably because height runs in their favor.