The Leading Ladies
Robin Hilton
Founder & CEO
Robin Hilton founded Del Mar Dog Rescue in 2021 and is the driving force behind the organization. ​
Her love and passion for the animals shines in her relentless determination to save as many homeless/ helpless/ abandoned/ neglected
dogs as humanly possible.
619-840-2709
Tamara Nessen
President & Director of Pup Placement
Tamara partnered with Robin in 2024 to bolster the mission of saving dogs from high-kill shelters across Southern CA.
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She is the head of dog placement for Del Mar Dog Rescue's dogs! Tamara's Our the Foster & Adoption Coordinator; and is the Training Liaison between Del Mar Dog Rescue and The Forever Home Foundation.
From Tamara- "I am dedicated to making safe, responsible rescues and placements.
I am passionate about building relationships with fosters and adopters to ensure every dog is thoughtfully matched with the right family —
not just for a placement, but in a true forever home".
