The people behind the mission

Judy Dyke

Judy lives in Huntingdon Valley; married with two grown sons. She has a BS in Education from Penn State and worked in the computer industry until 2018 when she became a dog trainer. Judy was Founder and President of the Women of Willow Grove from 2007 to 2023. Now her focus is entirely on Harmony Retreat and Animal Rescue. She currently has 3 cats and 4 grandpuppies, and loves to garden — both flowers and vegetables.

"My passion for animals, providing the best care for them, has moved me to start a nonprofit rescue and sanctuary."

Kathleen (Kay-C) Markman

Kay-C lives in Ambler, PA. She has one son who is married to Lily, and they have a beautiful daughter, Ella. She taught Special Education for many years before recently retiring. She has a sweet, one-year-old rescue dog named Tucker.

Midge Durkin

Midge lives in Ambler, PA, and is married to Jack Durkin. She holds a degree from Shippensburg University and has worked in accounting for 32 years, the last 18 at John T. Durkin & Company. She loves sports, especially skiing with her entire family. Throughout her life she has had 10 dogs, including several rescues.

Kerianne Macfarlan

Kerianne lives in Central Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She holds a BA from the University of Pittsburgh and a JD from Widener University Delaware Law School. She is a practicing attorney at Macfarlan Law, LLP, in Bucks County. She has three rescue cats and is married with two young children.

Ericka Neville

Ericka lives in Montgomery County, PA. She is a Financial Advisor with a Business Degree from CCP. She is a mom to one adult son and a cat named Jimmy.

Jordan Manis

Jordan lives in Warminster, PA, with his wife and two young children. He holds a BS in Health Policy & Administration from Penn State and an MBA from the University of Delaware. He has spent the last 5 years working for the Department of the Army and 20 years of service in the Army Reserve. His family is home to two rescue dogs.

Kristyn Cosenza

Kristyn lives in Warminster, PA. She is a veteran and business owner of Yard Pawtrol. A mom with a passion for helping animals, she has a deep interest in assisting veterans and their animals.

Gail Tuzzo

Gail lives in Northeast Philadelphia with her husband, Charlie, and their rescue dog, Opie. She has a grown son, Grant. Gail has worked in healthcare for almost 30 years and has a strong interest in helping veterans and their animals.