About Us: Meet the Team

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Executive Director
Kathy Iglar
  • Kathy has been involved in both pet therapy work and rescue for over 5 years but an animal lover her whole life.
  • Kathy currently has two therapy dogs and a number of felines that let her live in her house with them.
  • She has completed the Harcum College Animal Assisted Therapy Program.
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Board of Directors
President
Lori Pepper
  • Lori has filled the role of President on several non-profit (scholastic-related) boards in the past.
  • She has had animals her whole life, but as an “empty nester” she discovered she is really a dog mom at heart when she adopted her puppy Nala.
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Board of Directors
Vice President
Stacy Lord
  • Stacy’s love for dogs started as a kid with her first rescue, Sheeba.
  • Currently, she resides in Berks County with her husband and two boys, but Dewey (Siberian Husky) and Murphy (Border Collie / Australian Shep Mix) really hold the family together.
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Board of Directors
Secretary
Kelly Templin
  • Kelly is an animal lover, which probably started when she was young and lived on a farm. She has had cats and dogs in recent years, and has been active with both rescue and animal assisted therapy organizations. 
  • She currently resides in Reading with her husband Terry and a few rescue cats.
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Board of Directors
Treasurer
Sam Bartman
  • Sam is new to the pet therapy and rescue world but is excited to bring his previous nonprofit board treasurer experience to this cause.
  • His experience as treasurer ranges from clubs to sports teams, and he also works as a controller full time.