Name: Jenna Bye
Pronouns: she/her
SOS Title: Executive Director
Jenna’s journey in animal rights began after the passing of her family dog, a moment that inspired her to channel her grief into meaningful action. In 2013, Save Our Scruff was born. Founded by her sister, Jenna was a key stakeholder in the organization’s development by managing its growing social media since its inception. She became Executive Director in 2018.
As a creative, Jenna prefers to learn on the ground. During her career with Save Our Scruff, she has supported over 10 domestic and international spay and neuter clinics to help reduce dog overpopulation in various communities. She has also participated in a dozen rescue trips to build relationships with important stakeholders such as community members as well as animal rights organizers. She rarely leaves a trip without bringing dogs out of shelters and into SOS foster care, sometimes right into her home. She utilizes her storytelling skills to enhance their chance at finding a successful home.
In the last few years, Jenna’s focus has pivoted to learning from and collaborating with animal rights-focused organizations around her, using her voice to enhance their initiatives, adoptions, and education efforts. To say she’s inspired by the over 100 years of animal-focused advocacy in her community is an understatement. She also values connecting with the community to understand how animal organizations can better support people today.
Her story telling focuses on her own journey as a cat person, turned dog lover, to animal advocate. Helping show that having a skill does not need to be natural, but can be learned through passion. Jenna is also the proud adopter of SOS Mascot Micke.
In 2025, Jenna had her first formal speaking engagement at a conference but over the past 10 years has visited many spaces to talk about SOS. She loves connecting, feel free to send her an email.
