The Peninsula Friends of Animals Board of Directors currently has four members. Each director is a resident of Clallam County and contributes a substantial amount of time doing volunteer activities “for the kitties.” Click on the photo of each board member to view biographical information. Since the advent of COVID, the PFOA Board meets via email or Zoom.
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| Nancy Campbell, VP | Marilyn Ash, Treasurer | Sharon Palmer, Director | Della Floyd, Director |
ELLIE
Domestic shorthair, female
Color: Tabby w/white
Size: Medium
Age: Kitten
Special characteristics: none
BONDED WITH SISTER, ELSA
These kittens are very active, playful purrballs. They go
bananas over the feather wands, run and jump all over the place, and sometimes settle down for a lap cuddle. There were a total of eight in our main kitten room—three black/white, one almost all black, two grey and white tabbies, one orange tabby and one orange/white. Six of them are now in their forever homes, and Elsa and Ellie, the smallest of the group, are now ready for their special home together.
ELSA
Domestic shorthair, female
Color: Tabby w/white
Size: Medium
Age: Kitten
Special characteristics: tabby dot on her side
BONDED WITH SISTER, ELLIE
These kittens are very active, playful purrballs. They go
bananas over the feather wands, run and jump all over the place, and sometimes settle down for a lap cuddle. There were a total of eight in our main kitten room—three black/white, one almost all black, two grey and white tabbies, one orange tabby and one orange/white. Six of them are now in their forever homes, and Elsa and Ellie, the smallest of the group, are now ready for their special home together.
POLLIE
Domestic shorthair, female
Color: Black/white “cow kitty”; blue eyes, white tip tail
Size: Medium
Age: Kitten
Special characteristics: polydactyl
ALL KITTENS NEED TO BE HOMED AS PAIRS
These kittens are very active, playful purrballs. They go bananas over the feather wands, run and jump all over the place, and sometimes settle down for a lap cuddle. There are a total of eight in our main kitten room—three black/white, one almost all black, two grey and white tabbies, one orange tabby and one orange/white. The orange tabby and orange/white kittens are pending adoption and will be going home shortly.
TAZ
Domestic shorthair, male
Color: Black/white “cow kitty”
Size: Medium
Age: Kitten
Special characteristics: none
ALL KITTENS NEED TO BE HOMED AS PAIRS
These kittens are very active, playful purrballs. They go bananas over the feather wands, run and jump all over the place, and sometimes settle down for a lap cuddle. There are a total of eight in our main kitten room—three black/white, one almost all black, two grey and white tabbies, one orange tabby and one orange/white. The orange tabby and orange/white kittens are pending adoption and will be going home shortly.
TELSA
Domestic shorthair, female
Color: Black
Size: Medium
Age: Kitten
Special needs: none
ALL KITTENS NEED TO BE HOMED AS PAIRS
These kittens are very active, playful purrballs. They go bananas over the feather wands, run and jump all over the place, and sometimes settle down for a lap cuddle. There are a total of eight in our main kitten room—three black/white, one almost all black, two grey and white tabbies, one orange tabby and one orange/white. The orange tabby and orange/white kittens are pending adoption and will be going home shortly.
TOPPERS
Domestic shorthair, male
Color: Black/white cow kitty, blue eyes, all black tail, black nose
Size: Medium
Age: Kitten
Special characteristics: polydactyl
ALL KITTENS NEED TO BE HOMED AS PAIRS
These kittens are very active, playful purrballs. They go bananas over the feather wands, run and jump all over the place, and sometimes settle down for a lap cuddle. There are a total of eight in our main kitten room—three black/white, one almost all black, two grey and white tabbies, one orange tabby and one orange/white. The orange tabby and orange/white kittens are pending adoption and will be going home shortly.
GIZMO
Domestic mediumhair, male
Color: Orange and white
Size: Medium
Age: Kitten
Special characteristics: none
ALL KITTENS NEED TO BE HOMED AS PAIRS
These kittens are very active, playful purrballs. They go bananas over the feather wands, run and jump all over the place, and sometimes settle down for a lap cuddle. There are a total of eight in our main kitten room—three black/white, one almost all black, two grey and white tabbies, one orange tabby and one orange/white.
SUNNY
Domestic shorthair, male
Color: Orange/white tabby
Size: Medium
Age: Kitten
Special characteristics: none
ALL KITTENS NEED TO BE HOMED AS PAIRS
These kittens are very active, playful purrballs. They go bananas over the feather wands, run and jump all over the place, and sometimes settle down for a lap cuddle. There are a total of eight in our main kitten room—three black/white, one almost all black, two grey and white tabbies, one orange tabby and one orange/white.
ANNA
Lynx point cross, female
Color: Grey/white w/tabby markings
Size: Medium
Age: Young adult
Special needs: none
This blue-eyed lynx point -cross beauty came to us when her people had to move and, sadly, were not able to take Anna with them. After her initial intake process, she adjusted quickly to life in the downstairs adult playroom at Safe Haven, and it became obvious how people-oriented this little girl really is.
She has the most affectionate personality, and will roll over on her back to have her tummy rubbed – a clear sign of the trust she has in people. She will put her head in your hand, asking to be petted – nonstop, if you please. She is comfortable with being bathed, and she is used to riding around in a Bubble back pack. Although she loves playing with toys and feather wands in her secure indoor playroom, she definitely prefers to spend her time with people. She’s the first one to come running to the door when people walk by, and the last one to “wave” goodbye when they leave.
If you are looking for an all-around wonderful cat who will love you unconditionally, look no further. Just give us a call to come and meet our Anna-Banana!
CALI
Domestic Shorthair, female
Color: brown tabby
Size: Medium
Age: Young
Special needs: none
BONDED WITH MARSHMALLOW
Descripti
Cali is a pretty little calico tabby with large green eyes. Shee arrived at Safe Haven early in May with her very best friend, Marshmallow. The two of them are very close, and are looking for that special forever home together.
Cali and Marshmallow are both very friendly with people, and like most cats, love to be in high places. Cali’s favorite spot is snuggling in the cat tree in their playroom.
While Marshmallow is very easy-going, and gets along well with most other cats, Cali is more of a one-cat cat, and that cat is Marshmallow. The two of them need to find that perfect new home together where they can have their new human family all to themselves.
MIMOSA
Domestic shorthair, female
Color: Tortie
Size: Medium
Age: Young
Special needs: none
Bonded best friend: Willie
This adorable young polydactyl tortie had a litter of six before arriving at Safe Haven. She came from Forks with two other kitties…Willie and Nelson. It was originally thought that Willie and Nelson were a bonded pair, but it turned out that Mimosa and Willie are the bonded pair, and both were very unhappy when separated. Now back together, they bath and sleep together all the time!
Mimosa is very keen…and watches things. In most cases she lets Willie take the lead and he usually does. She is not a shy kitty.
President: Call to Order: Welcome Guests.
Secretary: April Minutes request for approval
Economic/financial update – Kurt Anderson
Approval for purchase of propane tank – Danette
Approval for distribution of Walker Max lifetime care fund – Marilyn
Spring/Summer Pet Tidings – Marilyn
Change of CPA – Marilyn
Annual Meeting Preparation – All
Executive Director: Danette
Treasurer: Marilyn
Media: Marilyn
Shelter: Nancy
Spay/Neuter: Sharon
SPATZI (January 12, 2005 – October 14, 2021)Domestic Shorthair, Male
Color: Brown w/white
Size: large
Born: January 12, 2005
Special needs: renal insufficiency
We are sad to report that our Spatzi crossed the Rainbow Bridge on the evening of October 14, 2021.
Spatzi was a beautiful Siamese mix. His companion of the last ten years has been Spanky, a very handsome tuxedo cat. Two of the gentlest souls you will ever meet, they have been the text book example of well-behaved, loving cats. Spatzi was the more outgoing of the two, often greeting you at the door with a friendly meow and a leg rub. Spanky tends to be more laid back, often lounging in a bed or cat tree. He is easily approachable and loves to be petted and fawned over. Spatzi was in early renal insufficiency and was easily maintained with the fluids he was given twice weekly.
SPANKYDomestic Shorthair, Male
Color: Black w/White (Tuxedo)
Size: Medium
Born: July 1, 2008 (approx)
Special needs: none
Spanky is a very handsome tuxedo cat. He was bonded to his “brother” companion, Spatzi for ten years until Spatzi crossed the Rainbow Bridge on October 14, 2021. Spanky is one of the gentlest souls you will ever meet. He is the text book example of a well-behaved, loving cat. He tends to be more laid back than his brother was, often lounging in a bed or cat tree. He is easily approachable and loves to be petted and fawned over. Spanky has diabetes and receives twice daily insulin shots, but is quite well regulated. Come and meet this handsome boy and you will discover his purrfect purrsonality for yourself!
FAGIN (March, 2003 – September 16, 2021)
FAGIN was born in March, 2003 and had been at Safe Haven since July, 2003. He was a green-eyed, short-haired black male who could best be described as a “big lug” full of love. He would “head butt” and lean into his human and feline friends to show his affection. He liked brushing and belly rubs on occasion, too. Fagin was under dietary restriction, and had been quite successful losing some excess weight. Since 2003, he lived at Barker House with his brother, Thistle.
We are sad to report that on September 16, 2021, Fagin joined his twin brother across the Rainbow Bridge. As much as we will miss Fagin, we know that he will be so happy to be with his brother again, together, forever.
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LUCY-ALICE
One day, in early 2011, a sweet, gentle, affectionate little Manx kitten named Lucy-Alice was adopted from PFOA. Lucy-Alice resembled a very small, very colorful Lynx, with her gorgeous green eyes, pointed tufted ears, and calico tabby markings. It was easy to fall in love with her, and she found the best of homes with a couple who adored her.
What her loving parents didn’t know, was that some Manx cats are afflicted with Manx syndrome, a spinal disorder. The mutation that causes the loss or shortening of the tail also affects the spine, spinal cord and nerves. As a result, cats with this condition may have problems with bowel and bladder control. The condition generally shows up in kittens by the time they are four months old.
Lucy-Alice did not show any signs of Manx syndrome until a year after she was adopted. Of course, by this time, Lucy-Alice was a much loved member of her new family. When she began to have little “accidents”, they hoped that they were just that – simple accidents. But they were attached to Lucy-Alice. She was so loved. “Maybe she will grow out of it,” they thought. “It will just take a little more time.”
After considerable more time, they had to acknowledge that Lucy-Alice would not grow out of it. Their decision was heart-wrenching, but unavoidable. They contacted Nancy, the Shelter Director at Peninsula Friends of Animals. Could PFOA take Lucy-Alice back? This was not a decision to be taken lightly. Lucy-Alice would require a substantial investment of time and money. A generous gift from a very special supporter allowed PFOA to set up a special area, called “Turtle Towers”, for Lucy-Alice and an older kitten, Bobbie Jo, who also has Manx syndrome. Unfortunately, Bobbie Jo, having lived her first years of life as a single kitty, did not enjoy the company of gregarious Lucy-Alice and trouble broke out between the two girls. It became apparent that the best thing would be to separate the pair.
Lucy-Alice is one of the sweetest, most loving kitties anyone could ever hope to meet. Everyone who spends any time with her falls irrevocably in love with her. And that’s what happened when Tracy, Animal Caretaker at Barker House, first met Lucy-Alice in the summer of 2016. On a bright, sunny day, a couple of months later, Tracy came to pick up Lucy-Alice and take her to her new home at Barker House, a small PFOA facility designed for the care of special needs animals. Lucy-Alice will probably remain at Barker House for the rest of her life. There are very few people who have the type of facilities, and the time, money and dedication needed to provide a good home for her. PFOA is committed to providing Lucy-Alice with the best quality of life possible.
We are grateful to the sponsors who contribute to the care of Lucy-Alice, as well as our other special needs animals. While we still hope that Lucy may find her own family to love and care for her, it is not likely. So, for the rest of her days, Lucy will enjoy her life with her beloved caregiver in the sunny warm rooms of Barker House.
MARTHA
MARTHA was born in May, 2001 and came to PFOA in February, 2002. She loves attention and “talks” to the volunteers who regularly visit her. She was recently placed in a foster home, where she has adjusted well and has a happy home.
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Kevin Rose, PresidentKevin Rose is currently the president of Peninsula Friends of Animals board of directors. Kevin has spent the last nine years working in cat rescue for PFOA. In addition he is also the Facility Manager, Thursday Shelter Manager, Facebook Administrator and serves on various committees for PFOA. Kevin has been a care giver for a number of cats of his own throughout his life.
Before his involvement in cat rescue Kevin had a long career with Olympic National Park’s trail crew and various elements of the logging trade, cheating death for more than 30 years before moving on to the more leisurely trade of homebuilding and remodeling until that too became too much for his failing joints and ravages of age.
Thankful to have come out of all of that alive, Kevin now prides himself on the work he does helping as many of his feline friends as he can find happy homes and enriched lives and by doing what he can to make PFOA the fine rescue organization that it is. Kevin currently resides outside of Port Angeles, Washington, with his wife Kathryn, two cats and a dog.
Marilyn Ash, Treasurer and Media ManagerMarilyn spent 43 years in Information Technology, working for various public and investor-owned utility companies in California and Washington. She retired from Grant County Public Utility District in 2011. After retirement, she and her husband, Gary, designed their retirement home, and moved to Sequim in April 2012. They share their home with “the kids”: Itty Bitty (a shorthair calico mackerel tabby who “adopted us”), Peekaboo, a/k/a “Boo”, (a medium hair calico adopted from Spay to Save) and Cinnamon (the “queen bee” longhair tortie who came home from PFOA).
She has volunteered at PFOA since June, 2012. She began with socializing the kitties, then moved into media, photography and graphic design work. She was elected to the Board of Directors in 2013, and served as Board Secretary from 2015-2017. She is currently the PFOA Media Manager and Board Treasurer. In addition to her Treasurer responsibilities, she maintains the websites, designed a new website in 2018, designs flyers and posters, designs special media for fundraising events, is editor of and writes for our quarterly newsletter (Pet Tidings), and prepares weekly and monthly advertising for local newspapers.
Her favorite activities include swimming, gardening, reading, playing with the kitties, Downton Abbey, and NFL football (GO HAWKS!)
Special committees are authorized by the Board as needed. The purpose of each committee is defined at the time the committee is authorized. Each committee must have at least one board member. Any member of PFOA may serve on a special committee.
The following special committees meet on an as-needed basis:
Marilyn Ash
Danette Grady
Sharon Palmer
Nancy Campbell
Gary DelMastro
Danette Grady
Nancy Campbell
Judi Norton
Kevin Rose
Nancy Campbell, Vice President and Shelter DirectorBorn in Arkansas I began rescuing cats at the age of three when I was offered one of my grandmother’s feral kittens if I would give up sucking my thumb. Hard choice, but the lure of having my own cat won out, and helping animals has been the focus of my life for the past 50 years.
My business career has been varied—I have worked in sales and marketing, bookkeeping and as an executive assistant and fund control officer. For the past 25 years, my husband of 47 years, Dallas, and I have owned a marine repair business in Port Angeles, which we continue to operate. While living in California, I volunteered for and served on the board of a spay/neuter nonprofit. Upon moving to Washington state with our eight cats in tow in the mid 80’s, I continued to help strays and acquired more cats who seemed to show up at the door knowing there would be a place for them inside. Down from a high of 14 cats, we currently care for two lovely cats and have four rescue dogs of our own.
In 2000, I was told of a cat rescue group organizing in the Sequim area and attended their first meeting. I was soon heavily involved in rescuing, adopting out and caring for the more than fifty cats already in the care of the newly formed Peninsula Friends of Animals. After receiving our non-profit status and setting up our bylaws, I was elected to the Board of Directors. I have continued to serve for the past 17 years on the Board as Vice-President and Treasurer.
In 2001, I was involved in finding and purchasing our current home, Safe Haven, where PFOA is headquartered. I am currently the Shelter Director, and also work as a Shelter Manager at our facility. I started and ran a successful Dog Program for many years, and five special needs dogs continue to be fostered in our home. Over 3000 cats have passed through my hands, and each of them has been a privilege to help on their way to a new life.
Several years ago, we moved from our lovely old Cape Cod house in Port Angeles to a country property with 14 acres where we can provide a better environment for our animals. This location requires more time and attention than we have been able to give it, so we are looking forward to “retirement” in the near future. PFOA will always be part of my life—whether serving on the Board or just supporting the wonderful work done by the organization.
Sharon Palmer, Director and Spay/Neuter CoordinatorSharon Palmer is a Washingtonian and has lived in Sequim for 19 years. She joined PFOA 18 years ago and has fostered over 100 litters! Sharon has been the Spay/Neuter coordinator for low income families, holding clinics with two local veterinarians for PFOA-rescued felines.
Sharon has adopted five dogs and five cats over the years! She currently has one adopted dog and two PFOA rescue cats as part of her family.
Sharon also does volunteer work for three other local organizations.