tamy - president

Tamy began her volunteer work at the Agoura Animal Care Center in October 2012. Growing up with pets, especially dogs, she enjoys working with the pups, the volunteers, staff and the public. She sees it as an important role of her work to educate the public to be good pet owners, as well as helping the dogs find forever homes through enrichment, training, mental and physical well-being. Tamy was impressed with the work of Healthcare for Homeless Animals and its unique role in the Agoura Animal Care Center bringing animals back to good health. She joined the Board of Directors in 2013, became president in December 2018, and is very honored to be a part of such a unique and extraordinary organization.

Tamy and her family adopted their 2 pitbull-type family members, Rosie, often referred to as “The Diva” and Howie, also known as “the Bear”. Both are Agoura Animal Care Center alumni and were brought to good health by HHA. Howie and Rosie bring joy to everyone they meet and are loved by people near and far.

Tamy has been a physical therapist in the community for over 25 years, and finds her work with the dogs as rewarding as her job. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, hiking and traveling.

tiffany - first vice president

Tiffany was honored to be asked to join the HHA Board of Directors as Vice President in 2019. A lifelong animal parent, she spends Saturdays volunteering at the Agoura Care Center giving extra love & attention to our K9 companions. Tiffany grew up surrounded by animals in her home - from German Shepherds, Labs, Boxers & Chihuahuas to cats & goldfish and lastly to one 35 year old tortoise.

Tiffany adopted a dog that was in HHA's care through the foster program. What was supposed to be a 3 day "back-up" foster stay has turned into a forever home for Kailey.  They enjoy spending evenings at the beach and weekends road tripping through California and beyond. Tiffany firmly believes the volunteer work at the Agoura Care Center and the amazing program Healthcare for Homeless Animals provides, not only improves the quality of life for animals, but for people as well.

Alison - treasurer

Alison is a retired business executive. She became a volunteer at the Agoura Animal Care Center in 2019 and is excited to be joining the HHA board in 2021. Alison grew up in the country with every domesticated and wild animal imaginable. She is currently the proud partner to an amazing mare Betty with whom she competes in the US and Canada. In 2017 Alison and her husband lost their beloved 17 year old cat Lucky who was adopted as a kitten from the shelter in 2000.

Lois - secretary

Lois Koch enjoyed a long career as a banking executive before starting her own organizing business in 2009.  She started volunteering at the shelter in 2007, and adopted her chihuahua Cosmo from the shelter in February 2009.  Now 14 1/2 years young, Cosmo shares the Koch home with Bella, a pitbull/chihuahua mix that Lois adopted 5 years ago.  

Lois's love for dogs and other animals knows no bounds.  In addition to volunteering at the shelter and serving on the board of HHA, she actively supports several local rescues.  She is passionate about dog rescue and rehabilitation, so HHA's mission of bringing animals to good health so that they can be adopted into their forever homes is something that appeals to her in a deeply personal way. 

Lois recently rejoined the board of HHA after taking some time off to care for her husband who became permanently disabled in 2015.  When she is not at the shelter, Lois loves walking her dogs, taking pilates classes, reading, baking and enjoying her retirement with her husband, Gary, and Cosmo and Bella.

Bob - second Vice President

Bob has been a life-long rescuer of older and special needs dogs and cats. He has have been volunteering at the Agoura Animal Care Center for over 8 years. His HHA specialty is transporting HHA animals to private vets for their medical needs, while giving them a fun day out of the shelter. Bob was formerly an animal cruelty prosecutor and now serves on the boards of several animal welfare nonprofits.

Cathy - Associate treasurer

Cathy started her volunteer journey in 2018. Taking care of the shelter cats and small animals has been an unexpected joy in her life. She loves tending to and spending time with the animals at the shelter as they await their forever homes.

Growing up she was always bringing home stray or injured animals, much to the chagrin of her parents, so HHA’s mission really speaks to her.

A retired systems analyst she lives with her husband and a flock of 5 birds. In her downtime she enjoys spending time with her grandsons and traveling.  

ann - associate secretary

Ann has been a volunteer at the Agoura Care Center since 2014 and was honored to join the HHA Board in 2018. A retired elementary school teacher, Ann is life long cat owner and enjoys her involvement with Agoura’s cats. She currently is the the manager of training for new cat volunteers.

At home, an orange tabby named Marley is in charge. He charms everyone with his good looks and winning ways and hopes they will overlook his tendency toward mischief making!

Ann is inspired by HHA’s commitment to the health and welfare of all animals. Prompt diagnosis, medications, treatments and supportive care not only saves lives in the short term but also exponentially increases the chance of a long happy life with a forever family. It is a rare and precious gift the organization is able to give to the animal, to the adopting family and to the community.

robin - director emeritus

Robin has held the position of Director Emeritus since 2014 when she retired from the Board after having served as President of HHA for 7 years. Her current role is that of historian for the nonprofit, assisting with social networking for HHA, and filling in to help with tasks where ever she is needed. Robin is privileged to be involved with such an extraordinary organization that makes a difference for medical needy homeless pets at the Agoura Animal Care Center for which she has been a volunteer for over 20 years.  Robin is proud Mom to adopted Labbie Paxton, two sons Chris and Andrew and his wife Ashley and grandmother to grandsons Kingston and Scottie who she loves to spend time with when not traveling around the world with her husband Ken.