Meet our Team

Marc has been deeply committed to animal welfare for many years, dedicating his time and energy to helping animals of all kinds — from tiny mice to cows and horses. His hands-on experience across a wide range of species has shaped his belief that every animal is an individual, deserving of compassion, respect, and the right to self-determination. Driven by this philosophy, Marc is passionate about advocating for stronger, more inclusive animal welfare laws. Through consistent outreach, education, and action, he hopes to inspire meaningful, lasting change for animals everywhere.

Lina has been an animal lover for as long as she can remember, having shared her life with a variety of pets — from frogs and tortoises to hamsters and cats. Among them, one stood out as her soul cat, whose deep bond and lasting impact inspired her to carry his legacy forward through animal advocacy. While new to volunteering in animal rescue specifically, Lina has been active in community-based volunteer work and is a passionate advocate for animal welfare. Her commitment to creating a more compassionate world for animals is matched by her professional expertise in communications and marketing. With a strong background in building brands and growing organizations, Lina is excited to help BHARS expand its reach, strengthen its reputation, and continue making a meaningful difference for animals in need.

Coming soon.

Stephanie has a deep love for animals and has been drawn to cats since she was a child, especially the less fortunate. It has been her life-long dream to help as many of them as possible and advocate to be their voices. While she may not have the space at home to welcome them all - her heart knows no bounds. Stephanie is grateful for the opportunity to put her experience to good use in support of the BHARS mission. Her expertise will contribute to the growth of Boomer’s Haven and help reach even more animals in need. "saving one animal doesn’t change the whole world, but the whole world changes for that one animal."

Jay has been involved in animal welfare for several years, working hands-on with a wide variety of species. Their passion lies in advancing the long-term vision of Boomer’s Haven — expanding into a larger space to better serve animals of all kinds, regardless of species. Through public engagement, education, and open dialogue, Jay is dedicated to raising awareness about animal welfare issues and promoting meaningful change. Their ultimate goal is to help strengthen animal protection laws in Alberta and beyond, building a more compassionate future for all animals.

Growing up in a home where dogs were always present — and with early memories of caring for cats — Deveney has long had a deep connection to animals. However, it was in November 2024 that her connection to cats made an impactful return. After spotting four kittens playing outside in the first heavy snowfall of the season, Deveney felt compelled to bring them to safety. Successfully trapping the kittens opened her eyes to the feline overpopulation crisis in the community, particularly the urgent need for resources to support feral and stray cats. By December 2024, the Warm Whiskers Project was born — an initially small effort soon expanded to meet growing community needs. Today, WWP is proud to operate as an initiative under BHARS, working together to make a lasting difference for cats in need around Southern Alberta.

Karen has felt a deep connection to animals since childhood and grew up always surrounded by cats, largely because her mom was involved in animal rescue work for most of her life. At the age of six, she chose to become vegetarian out of compassion for animals, a value that continues to guide her life today. Over the years, she has volunteered with various rescues in both hands-on animal care and shelter coordination roles, but ultimately realized the greatest impact she could make was through the professional skills she brings as a CPA. As Treasurer, Karen combines her background in finance with her passion for animal welfare to help support BHARS’ mission. She believes deeply in compassion for all living beings and is grateful to contribute to an organization whose values closely align with her own: that no life is too small to care about. Karen shares her home with her two beloved cats, Luna and Lola, who were colony kittens evacuated from a farm in Quesnel, BC during the 2017 forest fires.