ABOUT BAM

Because Animals Matter (BAM) was founded in March 2006 by J Schilling after she recognized a need in the community for an animal welfare organization. BAM serves Southwest Utah and beyond as a resource for many companion-animal-related issues. All BAM programs and services are fully funded by donations, wills, and bequests, and through the dedication of volunteers. BAM operates a small adoption and community outreach center in addition to a network of foster homes to assist pets in need of finding their forever homes. BAM functions as a network of volunteers supporting community programs that focus on building strong humane relationships between people and their pets. 

The future of Because Animals Matter​

BAM took big leaps for a small organization when hiring its first Adoption Center Manager, Aggie Smith. A couple of years later and after a short stint without a manager in place, we have had the honor to be supported by Julie Simiskey in the role after receiving multiple generous donations that enabled the role to be put in place once again. Following Julie tenure as manager we welcomed Wendy Davis to the role.  Wendy contributed immensely to our organization over the two years she was with us.  In 2024 we are embarking on another change and welcoming Sherrie Krulic as the Adoption Center Manager.

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Because Animals Matter hopes to build on the tremendous work of our founders, devoted managers, board members and dozens of dedicated volunteers who aim to support pets in our care and the community as a whole.