When you meet Susan Horne Steltenpohl, the first thing you notice is her calm, steady kindness, the kind of presence that makes both people and animals feel instantly at ease.
Susan has been a volunteer at the Wake County Animal Center since the summer of 2021, but her connection to animals stretches back more than 30 years.
Susan is married and has two sons in their twenties. Next year, her family will grow again as they look forward to welcoming a daughter-in-law. At home, she shares her life with Peaches, a 60-pound staffy mix, and Betty, her 15-year-old cat. Her three main interests are the Animal Center, vegetable gardening and cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes…