Our Amazing Team

Katy Cowan Founder + Director

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 + Foster Coordinator

239-898-9018

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

Karen Marketing + Operations Manager

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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.

Miriam Local Adoptions Manager

Ultimate dog feeder. Biology grad. Avid video gamer. Dog hug lover. Santization master. Dog bio writer. Owner of 2 cats, 2 dogs, and 2 Guinea Pigs.

Laura Adoptions Coordinator + Training Manager

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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.

Rylee Adoptions Assistant + Petfinder Coordinator

803-908-9081

Diet Coke lover. USC student. Dog mom. Fan of pitties. Bio writer. Event leader. Spreadsheet queen.

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.