Frizzle

Director, Southern Strategy

Frizzle is a life-long Southerner, now residing in Durham, North Carolina.  With degrees from Alabama (Roll Tide!), Ole Miss and Carolina Cat College, she knows the South like no other. Frizzle is always asking how we can make life better for the Southern states. 

"Happy to make you some of the best biscuits you've ever had." 

Lydia

Deputy Director, Volunteer Operations

Lydia was a "Christmas dog," received as a Christmas gift then rejected and left on the streets to fend for herself. This experience made her a fierce advocate for the homeless and other marginalized populations. As Deputy Director of Volunteer Operations, she reaches out to communities across the country seeking volunteer support. Lydia now lives comfortably in Southeast Michigan.

"The greatest motivator is a belly rub" 

Meg & Lola

Co-Coordinators, Catnip Procurement

Lola (long-haired above) was rescued from the side of a road in 2012.  Meg (black & white shorthair) was rescued in early 2013. Operating as a team for over 10 years, Lola is described by many as sweet while Meg is the spunkier rescue. Both love catnip, treats and their forever home in Warren, MI. 

"Yes, we hear you calling us. No, we will not let on." 

Ace

Chairperson, Treat Distribution

"Ask not what your pet parent can do for you but what you can do for your pet parent." 

Lemon

Chairperson, Feline Long-hair Breeds Outreach

Lemon resides in West Michigan and has vast experience in researching and communicating with the long-hair cat community. Lemon knows that the long-haired cat voter bloc has its unique concerns. Furballs are generally at the top of this list, but this group's concerns can't be minimized to only this important issue. 

Cecil

Chief Legal Counsel

Cecil Roderick McMeow, Esq., is graduate of the prestigious LDC (https://lawdegreesforcats.com/) where his concentration was in the defense and rehabilitation of feral felines.  He clawed his way to the top of his class attending school while living on the streets of SE Michigan.  He now lives comfortably in Saline MI sharing a house with roommates Campaign Manager, Walter and Deputy Director, Volunteer Operations, Lydia.  Full disclosure - Cecil is the brother of VP candidate Skippy, but he is no nepo-kitty as he has the appropriate credentials, works hard and contributes much to the campaign.

Dougie Jones

Branch Manager, Food Equity

Dougie Jones is an ambitious youngster from Texas, survived a rough start in his life, now resides with his loving family in Grand Rapids. Dougie is passionate about ending dog hunger, as he knows how hard it can be when you don't have equitable access to all the food. He is fighting for all dogs to have a seat at the human dinner table and promote equitable doggy diets, and protesting against measuring cups for dog food, and instead allowing equal access to the food bag, and put dogs back in charge of their portion sizes. When Dougie is not working and passionately advocating, you can find him in the backyard or at the park, playing frisbee and practicing his high jump catches. He also enjoys a couch snooze with his parents and favorite stuffed cow.

Summer

Parks & Garden Manager

Found on the streets of Lapeer, Michigan Summer was picked up by animal control and transferred to Paradise Animal Rescue. She was adopted and rehabilitated by two fine and nurturing parents. Summer is a fine and outstanding pup for all creatures. 

Althea

Covert Operations Apprentice

Small but mighty, Althea unwittingly entered the Covert Operations training course after spending some time at the Michigan Humane society. Althea lives her best life in downtown Detroit where she volunteers for neighborhood watch and dining-room table patrol where she makes sure her staff have set their dining room table properly each day by jumping on it even when she is told through the petcam to "get off the table!"