Denise L. Phillips is known as wife, mom to many, and animal lover. After raising her family, starting a career as an ultrasonographer and running a HVAC business with her husband for 21 years, she started volunteering at Oasis to spend time outside and enjoy the animals. Her family has had many pets of their own over the years, so dedicating herself more to caring for the animals and helping with the many needs of Oasis came naturally. While working with volunteers, coworkers and the other board members to support Oasis she developed an unexpected passion for the animals and the sanctuary. She finds joy in finding loving homes for the animals or helping them recover from illness or injury. She will tell you looking into the eyes of a horse or comforting a kitten feeds the soul.