Our all volunteer crew--we adopt, never shop!
Vicki--President, Founder, Sucker for droopy, "quiet" hound dogs
Angela--VP, MALTESE RESCUE (AND HUMAN) MOM, LAWYER, TIRELESS RESCUE ADVOCATE
Angela--VP, MALTESE RESCUE (AND HUMAN) MOM, LAWYER, TIRELESS RESCUE ADVOCATE
Vicki is the founder of Pals4Paws, and a longtime rescue mama of many 4 leggers from unfortunate circumstances. After seeing the amazing work of so many rescues and how many of the smaller ones struggle from overwhelming basic expenses, the idea of a mission based on supporting the "little guys" was born. Vicki lives on Fidalgo Island
Vicki is the founder of Pals4Paws, and a longtime rescue mama of many 4 leggers from unfortunate circumstances. After seeing the amazing work of so many rescues and how many of the smaller ones struggle from overwhelming basic expenses, the idea of a mission based on supporting the "little guys" was born. Vicki lives on Fidalgo Island with her hubby, her foster fail kitty, and 2 very quiet Coonhounds.
Angela--VP, MALTESE RESCUE (AND HUMAN) MOM, LAWYER, TIRELESS RESCUE ADVOCATE
Angela--VP, MALTESE RESCUE (AND HUMAN) MOM, LAWYER, TIRELESS RESCUE ADVOCATE
Angela--VP, MALTESE RESCUE (AND HUMAN) MOM, LAWYER, TIRELESS RESCUE ADVOCATE
Angela is our newest board member who brings a wealth of experience to Pals4Paws. She has worked in the nitty-gritty of rescue for years including transport, home inspections, and fostering. She supports countless rescues and sanctuaries. She was president of Pasado's Safe Haven and currently works with PACK (People of Animal Care and
Angela is our newest board member who brings a wealth of experience to Pals4Paws. She has worked in the nitty-gritty of rescue for years including transport, home inspections, and fostering. She supports countless rescues and sanctuaries. She was president of Pasado's Safe Haven and currently works with PACK (People of Animal Care and Kindness) in Gig Harbor WA as a fundraiser and advisor. She also volunteers with a number of Maltese rescues. She somehow finds time to run a law practice and care for her family. She was drawn to Pals4Paws when she learned about our unique mission (and some serious begging from Vicki!)
Sean--Treasurer/Trivia Question Lifeline
Angela--VP, MALTESE RESCUE (AND HUMAN) MOM, LAWYER, TIRELESS RESCUE ADVOCATE
Tracy--Secretary, permanent and foster dog mom (and constant dog "backtalk" instigator)
Sean has served on Pals4Paws’ Board since the organization’s creation in 2021. With more than 9 years serving on nonprofit boards and volunteering with nonprofit organizations, Sean brings significant experience and focus to our team. Sean completed the Nonprofit Fundraising Leadership graduate program at Seattle University. He is passion
Sean has served on Pals4Paws’ Board since the organization’s creation in 2021. With more than 9 years serving on nonprofit boards and volunteering with nonprofit organizations, Sean brings significant experience and focus to our team. Sean completed the Nonprofit Fundraising Leadership graduate program at Seattle University. He is passionate about serving his community in whatever capacity he can best provide. Sean’s passion for animals began as a child growing up with misunderstood mutts and crazy cats. His love of animals has continued into adulthood and marriage with he and his wife having rescued nine animals with no plans to stop saving the lives of our furry friends.
Tracy--Secretary, permanent and foster dog mom (and constant dog "backtalk" instigator)
Tracy--Secretary, permanent and foster dog mom (and constant dog "backtalk" instigator)
Tracy--Secretary, permanent and foster dog mom (and constant dog "backtalk" instigator)
Tracy is our newest board member. Tracy has worked in animal rescue for years including fostering, transporting, and providing needed medical care for dogs in need both in the US and in Mexico. She has a passion for helping dogs who are shut down due to trauma, and in addition to her 2 rescue dogs, she tends to have a foster in her home
Tracy is our newest board member. Tracy has worked in animal rescue for years including fostering, transporting, and providing needed medical care for dogs in need both in the US and in Mexico. She has a passion for helping dogs who are shut down due to trauma, and in addition to her 2 rescue dogs, she tends to have a foster in her home most of the time. Outside of rescue work, Tracy has run her own research consulting business for the past 25 years. She finds value in Pals4Paws’ mission because of her longtime work with small rescues.
Deborah--VOLUNTEER, TRUSTED ADVISOR
Tracy--Secretary, permanent and foster dog mom (and constant dog "backtalk" instigator)
Deborah--VOLUNTEER, TRUSTED ADVISOR
Deborah is an animal-loving retired professor of non-profit development. She goes above and beyond for anything on 4 legs, and also volunteers and fosters for our local humane society. Her dog intuition is amazing, she "gets" the ones that are scared, broken down, "aggressive", and they get her. Pals4Paws met her at our local "Bark in
Deborah is an animal-loving retired professor of non-profit development. She goes above and beyond for anything on 4 legs, and also volunteers and fosters for our local humane society. Her dog intuition is amazing, she "gets" the ones that are scared, broken down, "aggressive", and they get her. Pals4Paws met her at our local "Bark in the Park" event and she was excited about our mission. We are so thrilled and lucky to have her as a volunteer!
SHARON--VOLUNTEER, ULTRA-ORGANIZER
Tracy--Secretary, permanent and foster dog mom (and constant dog "backtalk" instigator)
Deborah--VOLUNTEER, TRUSTED ADVISOR
Sharon is our newest volunteer and such a go-getter! She jumps right in and helps wherever we need and is as organized as it gets (not to mention being a crazy cat lady)! She is excited to devote her time to her local critter-centric nonprofit.
Debbie--snowbird volunteer
Debbie--snowbird volunteer
Debbie--snowbird volunteer
Dog-lover Debbie (pictured here with Cooper), volunteers at Pals4Paws in the summer and small rescues in CA in the winter. She loves to cook, ballroom dance and work promoting her favorite pawsome organizations at community events. She loves to educate the public about what we and small rescues do!