Good Humans Rescue Dogs

At Every Last One, we believe it takes a village to save lives, and our team reflects the diverse, passionate, and compassionate community we’re so proud to represent. We are a team of dedicated volunteers—every one of us contributing our time, energy, and hearts to give at-risk dogs the second chance they deserve. One dog at a time!

We are a team of dreamers and doers, united by the belief that every last one matters. Rooted in our shared commitment to love, respect, and inclusion, we celebrate the collective strength of our community—rescuers, adopters, donors, and advocates alike. Together, we’re rewriting the stories of countless dogs, one life-saving connection at a time.

Meet the Team!

Our Dedicated Leaders

  • Mandy Ficara is the Founder and President of Every Last One Rescue. Her passion for animals has been a defining part of her life, starting in early childhood, when she fondly remembers riding on the back of her father's bike in search of neighborhood dogs. Born and raised in Ohio, Mandy is now a true New Yorker, having lived in NYC over 15 years. Before founding Every Last One Rescue in 2024, Mandy pursued a career in branding and product development after studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology. However, her experiences volunteering with various NYC rescue organizations opened her eyes to the urgent need for focused support on New York City dogs in crisis. This led to a pivotal moment when she decided to dedicate her life to saving these overlooked animals.Mandy has personally fostered over 50 dogs and is the proud owner of two chihuahuas and a rescue pittie, Soda, whose heartbreaking backstory also inspired the founding of Every Last One Rescue. The rescue's mission is rooted locally, founded the belief that every dog, no matter how tough or overlooked, deserves a chance—EVERY LAST ONE!

  • Nakia Greene is the Director of Adoptions and Resource Coordination at Every Last One rescue. Her dedication to animal welfare stems from her passion to advocate for the most vulnerable and underserved communities, human and fur friends alike. Nakia is a born and raised New Yorker who has seen and survived both the best and worst that NYC has to offer, similarly to the experiences of the dogs she now guides into forever home.

    Through her experiences, Nakia pursued an education and eventual career in forensic social work, advocating for black and brown men involved in the criminal legal system. In addition to her community advocacy work, Nakia has volunteered with a plethora of NYC rescues gaining extensive experience with dogs from all different walks of life including those with medical issues, behavioral needs along with pregnant and whelping mama dogs and their puppies. In 2024, in partnership with Every Last One Rescue, Nakia launched Co-Care for Canines, an upper Manhattan small dog care business dedicated to providing quality care to all dogs and owners in need regardless of financial accessibility. Nakia holds the mission of Every Last One rescue near and dear to her heart, honoring the rarity of the people who care and the dogs who need them.

  • Haley Wilson is the founder of Good Dog Behavior Consultants as well as a CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, and FFCP. With almost a decade of experience in animal welfare, she has witnessed firsthand the distinct behavioral challenges that arise in dogs experiencing the inevitable inconsistency of life in shelters and foster homes, and the need for consistent, practical, and accessible training personalized for each dog and their human. Because of that, Haley is thrilled to be working alongside Every Last One Rescue to help not only assist with behavioral challenges during a dog’s time in rescue but also facilitate a seamless transition into their forever home.

Our Fab Volunteers

  • More about Isabel to come!

  • Abbie is the Community & Partnerships Manager at Every Last One Rescue. She has worked with dogs her whole life and grew up with her German Shepherd, Tori, in Chicago. Over the years Abbie has volunteered with various rescues and was excited to work with ELO after meeting the team at an adoption event in Manhattan. Abbie focuses her time with ELO on finding new partnerships and collaborations that could help get the NYC community involved in ELO's mission.

  • Olivia has been a dog lover her whole life, despite not having even a family dog until she was 25. When she heard about ELO from a friend, she was immediately taken by ELO's mission and was excited to volunteer with a rescue from its infancy. Olivia foster-failed her first ever foster dog from ELO, Winnie, and has worked to promote the rescue ever since. By day she works in tech marketing + advertising, and by night she works to keep all foster dog profiles fully updated to give them their best shot at being adopted. She looks forward to growing with ELO!

  • More about Kristen to come!

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  • More about Sara to come!

  • Alyssa is an ELO volunteer manager, foster mom, and advocate for rescue work. Originally from California, she now calls Brooklyn home, where she lives with her fiancé (a devoted foster dad) and their adored short king rescue Staffie, Samwise. With a career in corporate events, Alyssa has always made time for dog rescue, starting as a volunteer in Los Angeles before bringing her passion to New York when she moved in 2022. Since then, she has fostered over a dozen dogs and feels deeply connected to ELO’s mission and community. She credits her lifelong love of dogs to her dad, who never misses a chance to stop and pet a good boy. If you're interested in getting involved with ELO, Alyssa is always happy to connect!

  • Emma is a Brooklyn-based volunteer and foster who has been working with ELO since the very beginning! Her deep ties to the city align with ELO’s mission to save all the 4 legged-New Yorkers…so you can usually find her running dog-related errands in every borough. A freelance writer and mom to two dogs (yes one is an ELO alum!), Emma loves her fellow ELO people ~almost~ as much as she loves the dogs and cannot wait to grow alongside the rescue!

At Every Last One Rescue, we’re proud of the incredible community we’ve built – a growing dog-loving family! With each new volunteer, foster, and supporter, our mission becomes stronger, and together, we make an even bigger impact. Whether you’re an experienced rescuer or just getting started, there’s a place for you in our network of dedicated individuals who are changing the lives of at-risk dogs. We’re actively seeking volunteers with rescue experience to help us expand and continue our vital work. By joining us, you’re not just volunteering; you’re becoming part of a movement that’s transforming the lives of New York City dogs in need, one pup at a time!