Our Amazing Team

Katy Cowan Founder

803-908-9081

The one who started it all. California native. Passionate dog lover. Horse enhusiast. Juggler of all the things.

Michael General Manager

240-422-5002

Stray dog magnet. Ice hockey player. Boat lover. Behavioral and feral dog guru. Meet-and-greet pro. Foster and owner of many dogs. Creative namer of animals.

Leslie Medical Manager

239-898-9018

Mom of 5. Zoo Animal Science grad. Vaccine + med administering pro. Vet appointment maker. Pig lover. Owner of 2 dogs, 5 cats, and too many farm animals.

Karen Marketing + Operations Manager

FVARGregory@gmail.com

Twin mom. Former teacher. Avid online shopper. Manager of social media. Planner of events. Fundraiser fanatic. Behind the scenes organizer. Owner of 2 dogs, 2 hermit crabs and 4 fish.

Stephanie Local Adoptions and Foster Coordinator

803-983-5649

Deep cleaner. Queen of Organizing. Kitten cuddler. Inventory taker. Mt Dew lover. Mother of 4 children, 3 dogs, 2, cats, and 2 bearded dragons.

Miriam Volunteer and Event Coordinator

FVARvolunteers@gmail.com

Pet mom to 3 dogs, 3 cats, and 2 Guinea pigs. Writer of adoption bios. Coordinator of volunteers. Event organizer. Creative dog namer.

Bri Petfinder Coordinator

Grizzly bear technician in MT half the year, FVAR coordinator the other half. Michael's better half. Fur momma to 4 dogs, 3 cats, 2 horses, 1 bunny, + many ducks. Lover of all things outdoors.

Leigh Community Relations Coordinator

Foster dog fail club member, after 9 foster dogs & too many foster kittens. California native. Beach & outdoors enthusiast. Bully breed lover.

Riley Cat Coordinator

FVARcatadoptions@outlook.com

860-929-1889

USC grad. Vet assistant. Animal advocate. Juggler of all things cat-related at FVAR. Owns two FVAR cat alums.

Laura Adoptions Coordinator

FVARadoptions@gmail.com

Mom of 2. Beach goer. Owner of a cat and two FVAR alum dogs. Detail-oriented teammate. Trainer and supporter of application processors. Email manager.

Kat Kennel Manager

OG Kennel Manger AKA "Momma Kat." Squeegee Queen. Puppy Wrangler. Handywoman. Mom to 4 humans, 8 dogs, 9 cats, 2 ferrets, 5 rabbits, 4 ducks, and several chickens.

Zoie Petfinder Coordinator

Mom of two littles. Fan of one-on-one time with the dogs. Taker of profile pictures. Rockstar dog foster.