Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Hoover

Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Hoover

Amy has volunteered at Furry Friends since October 2022. The retired RN had seen a story about us on the news and knew that she wanted to help. She used to volunteer every Wednesday and Friday but had to stop once the school year started since she’s currently a substitute teacher.

2023 Year End Review by FF Executive Director Jenn Hutchman

2023 Year End Review by FF Executive Director Jenn Hutchman

Wow what a great and challenging year Furry Friends has had! I will share our many amazing accomplishments in 2023 in this letter. First, I would like to send out a very heartfelt THANK YOU to all our supporters, volunteers, sponsors, and donors! Together with our Board of Directors, Leadership, Staff, and YOU, we have made a difference in so many lives and in many cases, we have saved lives! Give yourself the credit you deserve!

Volunteer Spotlight: Roberta Pitsenbarger

Volunteer Spotlight: Roberta Pitsenbarger

Roberta had volunteered with the Best Friends Animal Rescue in Utah when her family lived there. But after moving to Washington in March 2020 (just as the pandemic broke), she looked around for a local organization. Since Furry Friends was listed on the Best Friends website as a companion organization, she promptly checked us out — and here she is!

Volunteer Spotlight: Heather Finley

Volunteer Spotlight: Heather Finley

Heather, who has been volunteering with us since December of 2022 not only helps at the spay/neuter clinic but fosters countless kitties as well. Prior to joining Furry Friends, she had been actively involved for many years with spaying and neutering other adoptable kittens and cats.

Volunteer Spotlight: James Seward

Volunteer Spotlight: James Seward

James, who has now been volunteering with Furry Friends for a year, got involved when both of his cats sadly passed away within months of each other. Uncertain as to whether or not he was ready for any new cats, he missed that special cat energy and became a volunteer instead.

Volunteer Spotlight: Jaimie Garver

Volunteer Spotlight: Jaimie Garver

Jaimie began volunteering with Furry Friends in 2019. She had been looking for volunteer opportunities in the community and came across us during an online search. She started with one Halfway House shift a week, then two, and then joined the Board of Directors, doing grants writing and fundraiser events. Ultimately, she not only became President, she also acted as Treasurer for awhile.

Volunteer Spotlight: Emily Widener

Volunteer Spotlight: Emily Widener

Emily has volunteered with Furry Friends since July of 2022. She had wanted to volunteer for a cat rescue ever since adopting her kitty from a cat rescue in Portland. When she and her husband moved to the Vancouver area, she was determined to find somewhere to both volunteer and photograph kitties to help get them adopte

Volunteer Spotlight: Caitlin Davis

Volunteer Spotlight: Caitlin Davis

Caitlin has played an active and satisfying role in Furry Friends for nearly two years. She joined us after one of her sweet kitties passed away. To help grieve, she thought the ideal solution would be to volunteer with cats. When she discovered us, she found that, together, we were a perfect fit.

Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Marci Koski

Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Marci Koski

Dr. Marci Koski is a certified feline behavior and training consultant in Vancouver, Washington but works with cat guardians all over the world. She earned specialized and advanced certificates in Feline Training and Behavior from the Animal Behavior Institute, and established her business, Feline Behavior Solutions, in 2014. She also has a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Fishery and Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University and had a career as a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over ten years, where she worked toward the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species.

Felines and Fireworks

Felines and Fireworks

National holidays, while celebrated by people, aren’t always cause for celebration by our cats. For them, a holiday like the Fourth of July means one thing: fireworks. Or simply put: NOISES, LOUD and SUDDEN noises.

Volunteer Spotlight: Heather Steinmann

Volunteer Spotlight: Heather Steinmann

Heather Steinmann has a rich history with Furry Friends.
She and her husband Jon joined the cat rescue organization about nine years ago after they adopted a kitten and its Mamma from the non-profit. When the couple learned that Furry Friends had a shelter, Heather said, “Oh there’s somewhere I can volunteer, and I started.”

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