Jen Sale
Founder and Executive Director
Jen Sale had always dreamt of founding a horse sanctuary. However, after taking in two critically sick newborn goats (left for dead at a local auction), she realized her calling was much larger than anticipated. As Jen learned more about the horrors of the dairy and food systems, Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary quickly became a full farm animal sanctuary.
Jen’s background in medicine as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Telemetry certificates gave her experience working in acute care settings and has greatly benefited the ranch. She has the skill to reassure incoming rescues who may be traumatized and provide preventive care to a range of animals which often reduces or eliminates large veterinary bills.
Jen’s dedication to the animals of Sale Ranch is enormous – she is 100% hands-on. She works alongside the volunteers 365 days a year to ensure each resident receives the best care possible. In her limited free time, Jen enjoys live music, knitting, hanging with friends and family, and relaxing by a fire with a good wine.
Caroline Knox
Caroline Knox
Board Member, Marketing Director
Caroline has always been passionate about animals. From a young age, She dreamed of becoming an “animal rescuer.” In 2019, Caroline began volunteering at Sale Ranch, where she could care for and learn about farm animals and ranch life.
Caroline earned her Master’s in Business Management from Azusa University and has extensive marketing experience, spanning over 25 years in various industries such as education, financial services, and insurance. Caroline assists Sale Ranch with marketing, strategy, and branding efforts.
Caroline and her husband have rescued English and French bulldogs and a Great Pyrenees. As new ranch owners, they have also given refuge to four sheep from a slaughterhouse, ten former battery chickens, and one abandoned rooster named Gary.
Lindy Sabbarra
Lindy Sabbarra
Board Member, Grant Writer & Events
Lindy grew up with a veterinarian father, so her life-long love for animals was an easy and natural fit. She always felt it was contradictory to eat the beings she loved and respected. However, it was not until her five-year-old daughter refused animal products that Lindy leaped to become vegan in 2019.
Lindy lives in Temecula with her husband and two daughters and works for the local school district in special education. Lindy enjoys Sale Ranch and being with like-minded people, promoting kindness to all, and helping the team give the animal residents their happily ever afters. Lindy finds joy in helping others that need it the most.
Eileen Keswick CPA
Eileen Keswick CPA
CFO
A locally practicing CPA for over thirty years, Eileen derives joy in observing the behavior and interactions of all living creatures, great and small. Her knowledge and watchful eye keep our books organized and correct, navigating Sale Ranch through the required paperwork to run a non-profit. Her expertise enables the rest of the team to focus on providing the most comprehensive care to the animals.
Eileen’s cousin recalls when she observed a two-year-old Eileen surrounded by a litter of kittens. At that moment, she knew Eileen would always live a life filled with animals.
Shawn Sorensen
Shawn Sorenson
Advisory Board Member
Shawn Sorensen is the owner and broker of EXIT Alliance Realty, founder of Random Acts of Kindness Alliance (RAKA), and Ambassador for Big Brothers Big Sisters in the Temecula Valley. She believes that one person has the power to make a big difference in the life of others.
Shawn has been an animal lover all her life. She grew up with dogs, bunnies, goats, pigs, hamsters, mice, and various birds. They were way more than just pets for her; they were family! In 1992 Shawn married Rob Sorensen, who is also an animal lover. Together with their two sons, Austin and Connor, they have raised, rescued, and loved many animals through the years. Shawn and Rob reside in Murrieta with their rescue dogs, Baxter and Snoopy.
Her connection with Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary began in October 2021 when she answered an ad to help animals with special needs. She instantly fell in love with the sanctuary and immediately connected with the residents. Thanks to Sale Ranch, her newest hobby is talking to Ari the turkey, taking goat selfies, and telling everyone she knows about Sale Ranch.
Dr. Celeste Martin, DVM
Dr. Celeste Martin, DVM
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Celeste Martin graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, spending her clinical year at Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Fairfield in Northern California, Dr. Martin spent most of her summers growing up on her family’s farms, where she worked with the local veterinarian.
With her passion for horses, Dr. Martin has always had a soft spot for working with goats and all things bovine. While in veterinary school, she found her true passion in equine medicine. While at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY, Dr. Martin honed her equine medicine and foal care skills.
Dr. Martin lives in Temecula with her husband, Jameson, and their children, Easton and Eva, along with their fur children, Dixie and Bear. In their spare time, The Martins enjoy spending time with family, attending country concerts, and being outdoors.
Tim Ivey
Tim Ivey
Advisory Board Member
Tim, a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona with a BSc. in Animal Science, brings his knowledge and passion to the Advisory Board of Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary. As a vegan for six years, Tim is dedicated to promoting ethical and sustainable practices.
Tim has been volunteering with Sale Ranch since 2017 and is currently involved in creating video marketing materials and maintaining the website for Sale Ranch. He has also been involved with Sale Ranch in the past by volunteering his time doing weekly ranch chores and providing catering for special ranch events such as Gracegiving.
Tim is currently in his second year of law school at New England School of Law in Boston on a Sandra Day O’Connor Merit Scholarship. He is married to special event planner Christine and together they have two children, Ollie and Teddy.
Ashley Cooper
Ashley Cooper
Advisory Board Member
Ashley Cooper is the Founder and Team Lead of, The Ashley Cooper Team, located in Temecula and serving all of Southern California. She earned her degree in Business from The University of West Florida in Pensacola. Ashley has always surrounded herself with furry family members. Her current snuggle companions, beside her husband Rich, are Dash, Peaches, and Marley – three adorable dogs. Ashley also has two teenage children, Neriah and Max.
Ashley was introduced to Sale Ranch in 2022 and immediately felt connected and compelled to support the mission and be part of such a special place. While she loves all of the Sale Ranch residents, her favorites are Willow, Sparkles, and The Cowboys.
Ashley is honored to be an Advisory Board Member and has made it a goal to continue to draw support and attention to such an important cause.
Brenda Hoffman
Brenda is instrumental in making happy ever afters come true for many farm animals. For most of her life, Brenda has wanted to be involved and help improve animals’ lives. Rescuing farmed animals was a life goal. However, Brenda decided to visit some farm sanctuaries to experience her dream and learn what was required to make this a reality. After taking a tour at Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary, she inquired about volunteer opportunities; the rest is history.
Jin McFarland
Jin is a passionate believer that all life is precious, and always strives to take an
active role in manifesting these values. He has degrees in Art & Landscape Architecture and works to create equality in healthy green spaces for his community.
While living in the Bay area and working as a stablehand his love for animals, especially horses, was given a chance to blossom. He takes every opportunity to help animals and gardens flourish. Whether at Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary or elsewhere, he puts attentive care into doing just that.
Christine Ivey
Christine is a devoted volunteer at Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary, where she generously lends her event planning skills. With over a decade of experience as a wedding and event coordinator, Christine has planned and executed hundreds of events in the Temecula Valley. Her creativity, industry connections and professional expertise benefit the events at the ranch.
Christine has been volunteering with the sanctuary since 2016, and enjoys being a part of their life changing work. Leading a vegan lifestyle and promoting kindness into the events at the ranch is important to her. Her passion for making a positive impact is a true inspiration to those who know her.
She currently resides in Massachusetts with her husband, Tim, and her two children, Ollie and Teddy. She coordinates weddings all over New England with a wedding planning company, and continues to assist Sale Ranch with their large events remotely.
Rhonda Klick
Rhonda thought that she had always been an animal lover. However, after hearing the heartbreaking stories of animals in our food systems, she realized that she had merely been a pet lover and not an animal lover.
With her new knowledge, Rhonda aligns her actions with her beliefs. She and her husband, Pete, have converted to plant-based foods and adapted their lifestyle toward vegan principles. They both feel fantastic, are so happy about these changes, and feel blessed to have Sale Ranch in their lives.
Rhonda is a retired attorney who has practiced in the Long Beach area for more than 30 years. She and her husband live in Temecula, on 40 acres, with her beloved two horses and two dogs. Rhonda volunteers with Sale Ranch behind the scenes, assisting with legal matters.
Christine Crews de Latorre
Christine was instrumental in scaling up the Sale Ranch vegetable gardens to what they are today. The produce from the garden feeds the Sale Ranch animals seven days a week. The surplus is donated to a local food bank for distribution to 150 homes in our immediate local area. Christine continues to consult and guide our efforts to grow and harvest an astonishing array of homegrown clean food.