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Featured Critter 
Avon Avon was a rescued rabbit that had been released into an Avon neighborhood last summer. His feet and testicles were chemically burned from the lawn care treatments of the yards he was passing through. He was skinny and dehydrated. Domestic rabbits are accustomed to a controlled diet of pellets, timothy hay, and fresh greens, none of which are found growing in a neighborhood. While he hasn't put on much weight, he has recovered well and is a real sweetheart. If you are interested in adopting him (or seeing other critters in need of homes), please click the "Adoptable Critters" button above. Click here for website maintenance issues.
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Board Members
Meet the Board
Recognized as one of the best in the area by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the local police agencies, and the Greater Indianapolis area (Marion County and its contiguous surrounding counties), she is known as the "go-to-girl" when they have injured wildlife or a wildlife situation where an expert is needed. She has also organized several large rescues of animals in need or animals being neglected. Not only does she help locally, but she also fields calls from people across the country that need advice or help with an animal. Sometimes, she is able to help with advice over the phone. If not, she is able to direct them to their appropriate local agency. In addition to saving animals and providing education, Michelle is also involved in the legal aspects of helping animals. She served as a representative for wildlife on the Hamilton County Task Force Committee for 3 to 4 years. She now sits on an advisory board for the Marion County prosecutor in charge of animal cruelty cases.
Jane A. Grummann was born loving animals. She was never allowed to have a pet as a child, so she has made up for that, big time, as an adult. She has early memories of "saving worms" from the street after a rain or "finding stray dogs" and bringing them home. She has spent her whole life in a love affair with God's creatures. Jane presently has six cats and one dog...but that could change at any moment. She has raised five kids and always had at least that many animals. Jane became a Vet Tech late in life, after her kids were grown. She worked with a couple of vets in Indianapolis, before traveling to Israel to work in the Jerusalem Zoo. She worked at the Jerusalem Zoo as their quarantine specialist, for seven years and returned to the States in 2003. She then worked for a year at the Indianapolis Zoo, before having to take over as president of her Father's business when he passed away. Rachel M. Simon is an artist, activist, and philanthropist. Her involvements include many community outreach organizations - locally, nationally, and globally. She is a recent graduate of the Herron School of Art and Design and as an artist, she states, "Deeply rooted within me lies a need to be an instrument of change, even if that only means I can influence others to discover a new understanding or accept a new perspective by speaking in a foreign language; the visual language." Rachel serves as an Honorary Board Member of A Critter's Chance, Inc. and possesses a strong passion for animals and their well-being. |
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Michelle Manker worked as a vet tech for the Avian Exotic Animal Clinic for approximately
ten years and has been working with exotics and wildlife her entire life. In order to
continue her education and stay up-to-date with the latest information, she attends as many
training seminars and classes as she is able to. Michelle also trains others and has been
doing her own education programs for over 10 years. She has provided training to local
police and fire agencies on how to help animals or who to call in certain situations. She
received the Channel 6 Leadership Award in 2005 for her efforts in saving local wildlife
and for the education classes she teaches at local shelters and schools.
Amy J. Hodge has been rehabilitating wildlife for ten years with Michelle Manker.
She is a Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, and a Backyard Wildlife Habitat Steward with the
National Wildlife Federation. Amy enjoys teaching people about wildlife and how they can help
wildlife. Ever since she was a little girl, she has loved animals. Growing up in the
country, she always had dogs, cats, and rabbits. She recalls her Aunt DeeAnn caring for some
orphaned baby raccoons, and her dad rescued a Great Horned Owl that had its leg caught in
an inhumane trap. After a brief stint in the U.S. Army, she started working as an X-ray Tech and has
been with Unity Physician Group for the past nineteen years. Her true passion is nature and wildlife. She
also enjoys hiking, nature photography, and driving her Sandrail with her husband. She is also a big
Tony Stewart and Indianapolis Colts fan.