Lynda Burns

Ridgway Thrift Shop Director

Lynda came to Second Chance after a long career in health care. She has bachelor’s degrees in nursing and sociology, a minor in business, and worked toward a master’s degree in healthcare management. She worked as an RN for many years in a variety of settings ending her career as a hospice nurse educator. Her interest in improving the lives of dying patients eventually led her to animal rescue and the care and fostering of homeless pets. Lynda’s hospice background drew her to the special needs of senior and dying dogs who are often abandoned at a time when they need a family the most. She has been a long-time volunteer for English Springer Rescue fostering and caring for many dogs in her home over the years.

Lynda has spent her life around animals, growing up with rabbits (5,000 of them!) chickens, goats and guinea pigs as well as dogs and cats and horses. Currently she lives on a ranch with her husband Robert, 4 rescue dogs and 3 rescue cats.

Lynda began volunteering at the Thrift Shop in 2004 as a way to support Second Chance Humane Society’s mission. Shortly after becoming a volunteer, she accepted a staff position at the Thrift Shop. Her interest in antiques and collectables made the thrift shop a perfect fit for her as she comments “The amazing variety of generous community donations makes working at the Thrift Shop a daily adventure and opportunity for learning”. Lynda has been the Thrift Store Manager since 2006.