Our Team

Friends Saving Lives!

Veronika Permut: Executive Director 

Veronika has been involved in dog rescue for over 5 years. She volunteers at adoption events, walks and trains dogs at the local shelter and is involved in the day to day operations of rescue. She has fostered more than 300 dogs in her career. With a masters in business administration and over 10 years of experience in Business Operations, Veronika will be managing the rescue side of the organization.

   Two years ago Veronika fulfilled a dream and moved to the country with her fur-babies Maya, Cinch, Sweet and Lilly. She also shares the property with 6 chickens, a parrot, and soon, goats. She is now looking forward to partnering with a wonderful team and starting a rescue and consulting practice to be able to help more dogs!

Jayson Arko: Director of Training and Behavior  

Hi, my name is Jayson and I am the owner and head trainer at The Good Dog Project. I have a passion for dogs and the people who own them. I'm a dog owner, certified dog trainer and animal shelter volunteer.

I went to Catch Canine Trainers Academy to obtain a better knowledge of dog behavior and graduated with a certificate in pet dog training (CPDT). With my five years of experience in dog rescue and shelter work, I have seen and handled a wide range of behavior issues. In addition to my role at the shelter, I also foster dogs. Living with dogs who have issues like: separation anxiety, leash reactivity, resource guarding and just general unruly behaviors gives me the ability to relate to what you may be going through right now.  I have a wide range of knowledge of each issue and how to work with them. Each dog and situation is different and we will work together to help you and your dog build a better relationship.  I will be working with both sides of the organization, consulting on dog behavior and working directly with people.

Karrie Dorsy: Operations Director 

Karrie grew up consistently surrounded by animals and has been an animal advocate for her entire life.  It wasn’t until about 5 years ago that she was given the opportunity to be involved in rescue and was immediately hooked.   She has dedicated countless hours to adoption events, walking dogs and making sure that every dog is cared for as if it were her own.   Karrie shares her home with a blind great dane, a black lab and her heart and soul, Jack, a one-eyed chihuahua mix with a personality bigger than he is.   

Now, becoming a proud part of the Good Dog Rescue only increases her passion and love of animals and desire to fight for their abilities to grow in a safe, loving atmosphere.   The idea that Good Dog Rescue can speak for those animals who are most neglected and work as a team to provide safe, loving homes for them inspires her.  There is no dog more loving than the one that has been given a second chance at life.