Meet our Founder
Kelly Nazario, a native of Connecticut, relocated to the Sunshine State in 2009 following her passion to work with manatees. Along with contributing to manatee conservation efforts, she also cared for wildlife in various zoos and aquariums for over a decade. Throughout this experience, her compassion for animals continued to grow.
Kelly eventually shifted her focus to aiding animals in her local community, lending a voice to pets in need. As the Founder of Mending Hearts Pet Rescue, Kelly plays a vital role in rescuing and rehabilitating pets in need (especially kittens!). When not caring for animals, you can find her tending to her many houseplants, or enthusiastically analyzing her favorite songs.
Motivated by personal experiences and armed with a profound understanding of the struggles animals endure, Kelly founded Mending Hearts Pet Rescue. This nonprofit organization was established with the goal of providing a safe haven for abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, offering them a chance to heal and find loving forever homes.
CONTACT US:
INFO@MHPETRESCUE.ORG
ADOPTION@MHPETRESCUE.ORG
FOSTER@MHPETRESCUE.ORG