About Animal Keepers Rescue

Mary has always been a cat owner and her story began nearly 30 years ago when a renter called to ask her what to do about a stray cat on their porch. Mary trapped the cat who was totally feral and started feeding him.  Naming him Hobie the local vet gave her a pill in the food to sedate him enough to take him to the vet to be checked out. She already had 3 cats at the time, but she continued to work with him and eventually Hobie became a calm, friendly and sweet cat.  Through word of mouth, people started to bring strays for Mary to care for and nurture.  CW who was found in a cellar well and had a concussion  and when a gentleman heard the story of CW, he wanted to adopt and that was the beginning of rescuing and adoption  of abandoned cats and kittens and the beginning of the Animal Keepers Rescue.

It took Mary's husband Bruce a bit longer to embrace Mary's passion for all of the cats coming to their doorstep. At times he would find himself talking to the cats and occasionally letting the cats roam away from the litter pans!  Although in the beginning he wasn't always fully on board, he realized that Mary's passion was something important and he was very proud of what she accomplished.  Bruce is now Mary's very enthusiastic volunteer right hand man.

Lisa has been assisting Mary for nearly 10 years.  She provides fostering services and is responsible for the adoption process for many of the cats and kittens.  Still working full time she manages to set up the PETCO adoptions on Saturdays, as well as handling scheduling for shots, testing, boosters and spay and neuter appointments.  Fundraising to help raise money to support all of the services provided by AKR is also organized and handled by Lisa.  She plays an important part in the success of AKR as a no kill cat shelter.

Olivia just joined our rescue group in April of 2022.  She currently attends Kiski Area High School and is in 9th grade.  She is a member of Key Club and began her volunteering at the Animal Keepers Rescue for the love she has for animals.  Olivia currently has adopted three lovable kittens from the rescue: Loki, Storm, and Thia.  She is dedicated every Wednesday and Saturday to help little kittens and cats to become adopted.  She fosters kittens during the week to help get them ready for their fur ever homes.

Dr. Donna Carr joined our rescue group in April of 2022 with her daughter Olivia.  She helps with setting up the website, completing paperwork for adoptions, and fosters cats and kittens along with her daughters to get them ready for finding their fur ever homes. She volunteers for the passion she has for animals.  Kittens and cats need a great home, and she is willing to help any way possible to make sure they receive all the love they deserve.  Currently working full time at Edward Jones and is an Author of Childrens' books.  First book to publish in March of 2023. Hawk The Hero.