Pat Johnston

Animal Care Volunteer

Pat first began volunteering with us in 2023 as a retiree looking for a worthy cause, helping people and animals. With her hobbies as a wildlife photographer and nature adventure seeker, Nova’s Ark is the perfect place for her!

As an Animal Care volunteer, Pat helps to organize our fresh food donations, keep the lower barn clean and prepare fruits and veggies for our Animal Ambassadors.

Pat loves the collective vision of Nova’s Ark that is people working together for the same purpose of education, nature and animals.

Participant smiling with bouquet of flowers.

Unlike everywhere else I’ve been, at Nova’s Ark, I do not feel out of place. It gives me something that I feel like I can’t find anywhere else. I meet people that I otherwise wouldn’t meet and I feel like a lot of those who have helped me through my struggles I’ve met here.
Bridget, Participant since 2010

Nova’s Ark is special to our whole family. When Daniel first started here, he could only speak one-word sentences. Now, he can talk your ear off and is very independent. Daniel being at Nova’s Ark takes a lot of pressure off of our family because we know he is safe, happy and learning. No matter the weather or if he is tired, Daniel doesn’t want to miss a day.
Daniel’s Mom, a participant since 2014

From the moment our son started attending Novas Ark, we felt such positivity, hope and inspiration. Everyone in the Nova’s Ark family has been so caring and accepting of our whole family. Nova’s Ark has gone above and beyond to help us on our family’s journey and we are beyond thankful. We are so lucky to have found such a supportive environment for our children and our family.
Parent, Shannon K.

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Pat Johnston

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