Rescue. Sanctuary. Education.
Our Founders
Colin Vogt - Co-Founder
Susan Vogt - Co-Founder &
Board President
Our Board
Susan Austin
Tara Lay
Amy Noland
Treasurer
Paulina Romanelli
Vice President
Anne Scott
Secretary
Principle Staff
Braden Matt
Head Caretaker and
Onsite Property Manager
Alexis Miracle
Intern - Program Lead
Volunteers and Caretakers
Jaye Costello
Client Relations Coordinator
After 26 years working in IT for a local healthcare organization, I decided it was time to find new adventures. I heard there was a place near where I live that was having a tour to learn about wolfdogs and decided to check it out. I knew nothing about wolfdogs at that point; but came away from that event in love, and awe, with what the Red Riding Hood Rescue Project was about. I checked out another event and realized this was something I wanted to be a part of. I currently have 2 rescue dogs (adopt, don’t shop) and love doing things with them. Outside of that I enjoy cycling, checking out new places, and trying new things.
Lauren Hapner
I have always had a passion for rescue and rehabilitation of animals of all kinds since I was a young child! For the past 15 years or so I have worked in the theme park industry building theatrical sets and working with my hands. After having 2 wonderful children I needed a change of pace and started working from home for Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. I desperately need a new outlet to continue my passion working with my hands and building. I found The Red Riding Hood Project where I can combine my love of animals and my passion for building!
Daniel Marmer
I served in the United States Army Medical Corp directly after graduating from the University of Cincinnati. My 40-year career in clinical and research laboratory medical technology focused in the fields of immunology, hematology and infectious diseases. I worked at Brooke Army Medical Center, Arkansas Children's Hospital, University of Cincinnati Medical Center and retired from Cincinnati Children's Hospital in 2013. Since my retirement, I’ve expanded my hobby as a woodturner creating unique hand-crafted wood products inspired by nature, including the sign and coasters (I've been making these for several years with various logos and the RRH logo was an obvious addition to create) I made for The Red. When I delivered the sign and Susan gave me a tour, that's when I decided to volunteer and support the sanctuary's wonderful mission.
Charles Miller
My first experience with wolfdogs was when I was working with the Society of Indian Missions ministry in SD. I had two puppies: Yuwipi (I called her Angel) and Cokata Hiyupo (I called him Skeeter, or "little bug"). I started volunteering at The Red in July 2023, and I thoroughly enjoy working alongside the other volunteers for the long-term well-being of the puppies. Professionally, my background as a pastor and missionary began with my undergraduate studies, and continued in my work with inner city missions and Cambodian refugee children in Cincinnati. I am currently involved in ministry at Eastgate Baptist Church in Cincinnati. My wife Elaine and I live in Milford, OH, and we have 3 adult children. I look forward to seeing all the good things yet to come at The Red.
Desirae Pence
Staff Member
I have been a lover of animals since I was a little girl, especially canines. I had volunteered and fostered for shelters for years and more recently have been able to volunteer again. I met Susan Vogt through my sister Brittany, and met her wolfdogs. Loving these animals is a feeling I won’t ever forget. I’m so grateful to be part of the work going on at The Red. I hope to learn even more and support their efforts to help educate people about wolfdogs.
Mike Pflieger
Staff Member & Master Builder
I am a lifelong outdoorsman and animal lover with a special affinity for dogs, wolves, loons, and, now, WOLFDOGS!! I am a retired USAF veteran, retired military contractor, and retired self-employed handyman. Just when I was settling in to being just a grumpy old Grandpa I met Susan and her Red Riding Hood dream. That has opened up a whole new awesome chapter in my life. I love tools, working with my hands, and building and fixing stuff.
