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Bichon FurKids

Making a Difference in a Dogs Life

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OUR TEAM

Bichon FurKids is a charitable not-for-profit organization whose members believe that our animal companions deserve to be cherished, cared for and protected. We value the loving contribution they make to our lives and are dedicated to assisting these loyal companions in finding forever homes — and a second chance at life.

Our goal is to rescue bichons, bichon mixes and other small dogs who can no longer live with their original owners. Our Board and key volunteers are all dedicated, passionate and compassionate people who strive to make a difference in a dog’s life, assisting these FurKids to be adopted by loving owners who will care for and protect them as long as they live.

Meet our amazing volunteers!

Marti Colwell and Her Fur Kids
Marti Colwell, President
Founder, Placement and Events
marti@bichonfurkids.org
760-525-5556

Pat Welch and Her FurKids
Lauren Partida
Foster Coordinator
lauren@bichonfurkids.org
951-380-2555

Judy Price
Judy Price
Board Member
judyp@bichonfurkids.org

Daria Roth
Daria Roth
Board Member, Medical Liason
daria@bichonfurkids.org
760-224-0637

Michele Ramirez and Her FurKid
Michele Ramirez
Board Member, Treasurer
micheler@bichonfurkids.org
949-433-6195

Natalie Simmon
Natalie Simmon
Shelter Evaluator, Facebook Editor
natalie@bichonfurkids.org

Linda Recker
Linda Recker
Safety Check Coordinator
lindar@bichonfurkids.org

Derek Phelps and His FurKids
Derek Phelps, Arizona Rescue
Home Checks and Fosters
phelpsdd1@gmail.com
602-741-6547

Loraine Klaiber and Her FurKid, Zoey
Loraine Klaiber
Board Member, Applications Coordinator
bfkapplications@gmail.com
403-828-6598

Cindy Thomas and Her FurKid
Cindy Thomas
Board Member, Recording Secretary
cindy@bichonfurkids.org

Pat Welch and Her FurKid
Pat Welch
Foster Coach
pat@bichonfurkids.org
951-235-6553

Shannon Shankle and Her FurKids
Shannon Shankle
Northern California Team Leader
2Bichonz@att.net

Doug Eisberg and His FurKids
Doug Eisberg
Board Member, Foster Dad
doug@bichonfurkids.org

Deb Gibb
Deb Gibb
Technology Consultant
debbie@bichonfurkids.org

 


Cherie Bauer
San Diego County Supplies Manager 





Lisa Stoughton
Orange County Supplies Manager 

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Bichon FurKids Rescue, a 501 (c) (3) corporation
(858) 408-1937 · info@bichonfurkids.org
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