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  • Contact
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Logo of Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) featuring stylized silhouettes of a dog, cat, and person, emphasizing animal rescue and adoption.
  • The Treasure Hound Resale Shop
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  • Pet Adoption
    • Adopt an Animal
    • Find a Dog
    • Find a Cat
    • Adoption Events
    • Adoption Policies, Procedures, and Fees
      • Dog Adoption Application
      • Cat Adoption Application
    • Senior Care Plan
    • Pet Adoption FAQ
    • Adoption Success Stories
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
      • Corporate Volunteering
      • Service Projects
      • Kids and Teens Volunteering
    • Foster a Dog or Cat
      • Pets Available to Foster
      • Foster Cat Application
      • Foster Dog Application
      • Pet Fostering FAQ
  • Ways to Give
    • Online Donations
    • FOHA Merchandise
    • FOHA Guardian
    • Sponsor a Pet
    • Engraved Brick Program
    • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Search Corporate Matching Programs
    • Donate Shelter Supplies
    • Additional Ways to Give
  • Resources
    • FOHA Blog
    • Event Calendar
    • Adopter Resources
      • Bringing Home Your Dog
      • Bringing Home Your New Cat
    • General FAQ
      • Surrender a Pet
      • What to Do When a Pet Is Lost
    • Forever in our Hearts
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • FOHA’s Mission, Story and No-Kill Philosophy
    • Leadership
    • The Treasure Hound Resale Shop
      • The Treasure Hound Donations
      • The Treasure Hound Frequent Shoppers
    • FOHA Facility
    • Impact and Financials
    • Awards and Recognition
    • FOHA Programs
  • Contact
  • The Treasure Hound Resale Shop
  • Make a Donation

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Steve Altman, President of Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA), smiling in a light blue button-up shirt against a neutral background.

Steve Altman

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Danielle Byrd, Vice President of Fundraising at Friends of Homeless Animals, professional portrait with dark background.

Danielle Byrd

Vice President, Fundraising
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Jake Mages, Vice President of Facilities at Friends of Homeless Animals, smiling against a blue background.

Jake Mages

Vice President, Facilities
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Ruth Duska, Treasurer of Friends of Homeless Animals, smiling with shoulder-length dark hair and wearing a blue shirt, against a neutral background.

Ruth Duska

Treasurer
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Michelle Wright, Secretary of Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA), smiling portrait with a blue background.

Michelle Wright

Secretary
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Alison Maurhoff, Executive Director of Friends of Homeless Animals, smiling against a red background.

Alison Maurhoff

Executive Director
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Marianne Berner, FOHA Board of Directors member, smiling in a black top against a light yellow background.

Marianne Berner

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Chris Clark-Talley, Director of Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA), smiling outdoors in a red crochet sweater, surrounded by greenery.

Chris Clark-Talley

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Valerie Daniel, Director of Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA), smiling portrait in professional attire.

Valerie Daniel

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Stacey Gimbert, Director of Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA), smiling portrait against a blue background.

Stacey Gimbert

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Howard Golub, Director of Friends of Homeless Animals, portrait with blue background.

Howard Golub

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Miro Liwosz, Director of Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA), wearing a black suit and colorful plaid tie, posed against a neutral background.

Miro Liwosz

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