About Us
OUR STORY
No Family Should Lose a Pet Over a Vet Bill.
Every day, loving pet owners are faced with impossible choices when an unexpected veterinary bill arrives. Too often, treatable pets are surrendered or euthanized—not because they can't be saved, but because the cost of care is out of reach.
Hudson Paw Group was created to change that. By partnering directly with trusted veterinarians across Middle Tennessee, we help cover emergency treatment costs so pets can receive the care they need and stay where they belong—with the families who love them.
WHY FAMILIES TRUST US
Built on Compassion. Backed by Trust
Every decision we make is guided by compassion for pets and the families who love them. Through trusted veterinary partnerships and a transparent funding process, we ensure every donation delivers meaningful, lifesaving care.
Direct Veterinary Payments
Every approved grant is paid directly to the veterinary clinic, never to individuals. This guarantees your donation goes exactly where it's needed—toward emergency medical care.
Medically Approved Cases
Each request is carefully reviewed by a trusted partner veterinarian to confirm the treatment is medically necessary before funding is approved.
Serving Middle Tennessee
We're dedicated to helping families across Middle Tennessee, building strong relationships with local veterinarians and strengthening our community one pet at a time.
Transparent & Accountable
Every dollar is managed responsibly with a clear, transparent process. We're committed to earning the trust of our donors, veterinary partners, and the families we serve.
OUR LEADERSHIP
The People Behind Every Second Chance
Behind every pet we help is a dedicated team of volunteer leaders committed to compassion, transparency, and responsible stewardship. Their guidance ensures every decision—and every donation—helps keep pets with the families who love them.
Jill Hudson
Board Chair
Jill Hudson founded Hudson Paw Group to ensure at-risk animals get the immediate care they need, providing direct funding to veterinary and rescue partners on the front lines of animal emergencies. Jill is an attorney at Hudson Law Group in Franklin, Tennessee, focusing on family law and mediation, and a Rule 31 Family Law Mediator. She holds a J.D. from the Nashville School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Jill lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with her three doodles, ages 2, 8, and 9 — the inspiration behind her commitment to giving every dog a fighting chance.
Mary E. Dillon
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Mary has long been a supporter of animal welfare, fostering dogs through the Nashville Humane Society and rescuing numerous stray and shelter dogs over the years. She earned a B.A. in Communications from Canisius University and is a licensed insurance agent with 13 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. She currently serves as the Administrative and Marketing Manager for a law firm in Franklin, Tennessee.
Mary lives in Nashville with her 16-year-old rescue dog, Minnie. Outside of work, she enjoys vegetable gardening, cheering on her favorite Buffalo sports teams, and serving as President and co-founder of the Nashville Bills Backers.
Shawna Hulse
Secretary
Shawna Hulse is a longtime animal welfare advocate and a member of Hudson Paw Group’s inaugural Board of Directors. A lifelong dog lover and proud Boxer mom, she has volunteered with Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue, supporting rescue efforts and helping promote the care, rehabilitation, and placement of dogs in need. Professionally, Shawna brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in operations, education, strategic planning, and relationship development.
Shawna is passionate about bringing people together around a shared purpose and strengthening organizations through collaboration, community partnerships, and volunteer engagement. She is proud to help Hudson Paw Group build a lasting legacy of compassion for pets and the families who love them.
Kelly Preuett
Director
Kelly Preuett is a multimedia and sports professional with a diverse background spanning television, radio, advertising, healthcare, and professional sports. A Michigan native and proud Oakland University graduate, she moved to Tennessee just before the NHL arrived and joined the inaugural staff of the Nashville Predators, combining her lifelong love of hockey with a talent for teamwork, organization, and relationship-building.
Kelly is also deeply committed to animal rescue and adoption. One of her own rescue dogs, now a retired therapy dog, helped her foster shelter dogs needing extra support before finding their forever homes. She currently fosters three dogs and four kittens for her local humane society while happily caring for her own beloved fur family.
Brandon Rader
Director
Brandon Rader believes no family should have to choose between financial hardship and saving the life of a beloved pet. As a Director of Hudson Paw Group, he helps build trusted partnerships with veterinary clinics, donors, and community leaders throughout Middle Tennessee, with a focus on ensuring emergency veterinary funding is used with transparency, compassion, and purpose.
Brandon shares his home with his husband, Taylor, and their two long-haired Dachshunds, Neiman and Marcus, who are at the heart of his commitment to this mission. Their companionship has strengthened his belief that every pet deserves access to lifesaving care and the chance to remain with the family who loves them.
Shelley Walker
Director
Shelley Walker is a communications and marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience across local media, higher education, and state government. She currently serves as Director of Communications and Marketing for the Benefits Administration division of Tennessee State Government, where she helps keep communities informed, educated, and connected. A Nashville native, Shelley earned her degree in communications from the University of Tennessee.
Shelley lives in Bellevue with her husband, George. As a member of Hudson Paw Group’s Board of Directors, she is proud to support the organization’s mission of helping families access emergency veterinary care and keeping beloved pets with the people who love them.
OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Together, We're Keeping Pets with the Families Who Love Them.
Every partnership makes a difference. From trusted veterinary clinics and local businesses to generous sponsors and community supporters, our partners help provide emergency veterinary care, giving pets the treatment they need and families the hope they deserve.
TRANSPARENCY
Committed to Openness. Guided by Integrity.
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we're committed to transparency in everything we do. From our governing policies to our nonprofit documentation, we make important information easily accessible so our donors, partners, and community can give with confidence and trust.
Help Keep Pets with the Families Who Love Them.
Your donation provides emergency veterinary care, giving pets a second chance and families the hope they deserve.
