Meet The tEam

Administrative Staff

Ariana Katovich

Ariana Katovich

Executive Director
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Rebecca Gaal

Rebecca Gaal

Director of Partnerships
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Dr. Guthrum Purdin

Dr. Guthrum Purdin

Director of Veterinary Medicine, Cariño Veterinary Program
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Julia Parker

Julia Parker

Director of Operations
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Britt Rickman

Britt Rickman

Director of Rehabilitation
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John Birchim

John Birchim

Director of Facilities
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Dr. Pam Perrimon

Dr. Pam Perrimon

Education and Communications Coordinator
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Animal Care Staff

Board of Directors

  • Co-President: Connie Pearcy
  • Co-President: Gretchen Lieff
  • Treasurer: Mark Jackson, CPA
  • Directors:
  • Mindy Denson
  • Ginni Dreier
  • Ann Smith
  • Devlin Gandy
  • Board Emeritus: Roland Bryan

Honorary Directors

  • Karen Bridgers
  • Joan Lentz - In memoriam
  • Russ Mish
  • Michi White
  • Joanne St. John
  • Bud Bottoms - In memoriam