MEET CASSANDRA, FOUNDER OF SAVING GIZMO’S FRIENDS
Saving Gizmo’s Friends was founded on a deep compassion for animals and the belief that every life matters. Driven by the vision, she has built an organization dedicated to helping animals who are often overlooked, medically fragile, or facing uncertain futures. For her, so much more than finding an animal a home. It’s about earning, providing the care and patience needed to heal, and standing by each animal throughout their journey toward a better life. It’s also about supporting the people who open their hearts and homes to these animals, building a community united by compassion and shared commitment to giving animal chance. Through her hands-on leadership and dedication, countless animals have found safety, learned to trust again, and discovered the love of a forever home. At the heart of Saving Gizmo’s Friends is a simple but powerful belief, every life is worth saving, every animal deserves a chance, and every happy ending begins with someone who cares enough to make a difference.
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MEET DIJANA, DIRECTOR OF RESCUE OPERATIONS & PROGRAMS AT SAVING GIZMO’S FRIENDS
Dijana is a dedicated animal advocate with years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating medical and emotionally struggling shelter animals. She is also passionate about advocating for the pets of the unhoused, offering care, medical support, and a voice for the animals living on the margins, while pushing for stronger laws and systemic change to protect their future.
Her heart lies with the most vulnerable: seniors, complex medical cases, and those declining in shelter environments. This shared mission is what brought her and Cassandra together.

