On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers of Bellwether Harbor Animal Shelter, I would like to express our deepest condolences to Danielle S. Merrill’s family and friends.
As many of you know, Dani founded Bellwether Harbor and generously donated the shelter to the community, which now operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Dani was not only our boss but also our mentor, encourager, and, most importantly, our friend. Her loss has left a void in our hearts and throughout the halls of this shelter that can never be filled. Even as I write this message, I struggle to express the heavy sadness we feel each day at the shelter.
We will never forget and will continue to cherish her reasons for starting Bellwether Harbor, her vision, and her passion for the human-animal bond. Dani will forever remain in our hearts. In our quiet moments, her memories will bring both tears and smiles.
Dani’s legacy is etched in the very fabric of this shelter, as she touched so many lives. We will continue to work diligently to honor her vision in everything we do here at the shelter.
Rest in peace, dear friend!
Natacha Valmont,
President, Board of Directors
Welcome To Bellwether Harbor Animal Shelter!
Bellwether Harbor Animal Shelter and Training Center is a non-profit 501c3 organization. We are dedicated to the health and well-being of the abandoned, abused and neglected dogs and cats coming into our shelter, preparing them for their adoption with people looking for forever companionship. We do this through medical care, socialization, training, and sometimes rehabilitation.
We work with people looking to adopt our animals by helping them to find the dog or cat that is the best fit with their lifestyle. We do this through an interview process, multiple visits, education and training.
Our ultimate goal is to encourage and support the human animal bond.

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