Chuck Mitman has fostered more than 20 dogs and has adopted five since founding HARK. People often see Mitman driving his motorcycle with his canine companion riding in the side car. Photo courtesy of Chuck Mitman.

Chuck Mitman, who turns 64 this Sunday, has always been one to lend a helping hand. Helping others has been a personal mission, and one he’s incorporated into a local volunteer organization, for as long as he can remember.