Holly’s Bio

Holly is the resident good witch of Elphie’s Animal Alliance, bringing kindness, expertise, and a touch of magic to everything she does. A native Washingtonian and our go-to giant-dog guru, she shares her love of the great outdoors with her pack—Gunner (Great Dane), Bow (Pittie/Lab mix), and Scout (Raptor/Dane/Husky mix).

When she’s not coordinating cross-country transport for our partner rescues, building relationships with new rescue organizations, or chauffeuring animalsto vet appointments, she’s running the show as President of her Real Estate Investment, Management, and Consulting Company – The Schuster Group – and serving on the Board of Directors for Uplift Northwest.

Holly is a woman of many talents—from rescue logistics to fine sparkling wines—but her heart belongs to giant breeds. One day, she dreams of a farm where she can rescue all the animals, leaving passersby to wonder: Are those horses or just a herd of Danes? (Spoiler: Probably both.)

(Photographed with Holly is Bailey – her soul dog that passed in 2019 after 13 amazing years together)