Volunteer Spotlight

One of Beth Kelley’s favorite (albeit heart wrenching) cat tales is the story of a bloodied and battered stray she trapped and affectionately called Shaggy. Shaggy was in bad shape. He was an older cat who was obviously abandoned years prior. His eyelids had even been...

Michelle has been one of FAN’s busiest volunteers for nearly two years. When asked what she’s been up to, Michelle replies, “Crawling through bushes, sweating, and using every trick up my sleeve to outsmart savvy cats & kittens!” She’s a trapper extraordinaire and...

THE BEGINNING I’ve been involved in cat rescue (and fostering) since I was a child. My first cat was rescued before I entered preschool, a tiny tiger kitten I called “Seeheart” —since I had no front teeth. Cat rescuing continued through to my adult years, especially...

FAN's main space for after-surgery recovery and holding cats, fondly referred to as "The Garage," has been at the center of our rescue operations for years, but without insulation it was impossible to air condition properly. We put out requests for help, and our...

Kassandra Prasanna recently adopted her husband’s name as her own. Prasanna means “Sunshine” and “Happiness” in Hindi, and we think that suits Kassandra well. Her deep compassion is obvious, and her enthusiasm and bright spirit are contagious. She has been a dedicated...

Fact or Myth?: Animal rescue is a female dominated industry. It’s a fact. Some would say, a bright spot in a male dominated world. It’s difficult to get exact numbers, but estimates are that 85% of animal rescuers are women. If you know ANY cat rescuers, and chances...