Debbie Burden, President
Originally from wine country in Jordan, Debbie moved first to Wainfleet with her husband in 1989 and then moved to Port Colborne to farm. There the Burdens got their first feral cat, which a friend captured at their place. Twenty one years later the Burdens now have 14 cats which have trained their humans very well. It was the additions of cats finding their farm which lead them to Port Colborne Feline Initiative and they have been volunteering ever since.
Debbie had several positions in her career in General Motor including clerical positions. After retiring she worked for H&R Block as a tax professional and is now currently in a real estate career. As Treasurer, Debbie looks after all the financials for PCFI.
Originally from wine country in Jordan, Debbie moved first to Wainfleet with her husband in 1989 and then moved to Port Colborne to farm. There the Burdens got their first feral cat, which a friend captured at their place. Twenty one years later the Burdens now have 14 cats which have trained their humans very well. It was the additions of cats finding their farm which lead them to Port Colborne Feline Initiative and they have been volunteering ever since.
Debbie had several positions in her career in General Motor including clerical positions. After retiring she worked for H&R Block as a tax professional and is now currently in a real estate career. As Treasurer, Debbie looks after all the financials for PCFI.
Jill Hall, Secretary
Jill became a volunteer with PCFI in 2009 while seeking help to spay/neuter feral and stray cats at her home in rural Port Colborne. Her love of animals was instilled at a young age, having grown up with many four legged friends.
She has been caring for felines for several years and believes that the TNRV program has greatly improved the lives of cats in her neighbourhood. She is passionate and determined to enhance the lives of our furry friends.
Jill is an avid gardener, loves spending time with her large family and especially enjoys travelling with her husband Brian.
Jill became a volunteer with PCFI in 2009 while seeking help to spay/neuter feral and stray cats at her home in rural Port Colborne. Her love of animals was instilled at a young age, having grown up with many four legged friends.
She has been caring for felines for several years and believes that the TNRV program has greatly improved the lives of cats in her neighbourhood. She is passionate and determined to enhance the lives of our furry friends.
Jill is an avid gardener, loves spending time with her large family and especially enjoys travelling with her husband Brian.
Jackie Crow, Treasurer
Jackie's working career encompassed office administration, volunteer development and fundraising, particularly special events. Her deep concern for animal welfare and most particularly her love for cats has spanned a lifetime. Jackie's other interests include history and heritage, theatre, and creative writing. Jackie lives in St. Catharines with her husband Ian, where they are owned and managed by seven former community cats.
Jackie is passionate about the care of all creatures, and believes that PCFI's spay/neuter programs are on track for alleviating the suffering of community cats.
Jackie's working career encompassed office administration, volunteer development and fundraising, particularly special events. Her deep concern for animal welfare and most particularly her love for cats has spanned a lifetime. Jackie's other interests include history and heritage, theatre, and creative writing. Jackie lives in St. Catharines with her husband Ian, where they are owned and managed by seven former community cats.
Jackie is passionate about the care of all creatures, and believes that PCFI's spay/neuter programs are on track for alleviating the suffering of community cats.
Lois Herriot, Operations Manager
A long time business owner in Port Colborne, Lois brings a wealth of expertise to PCFI. Lois co-ordinates all hands on operational activities including the trap-neuter-vaccinate-return and KitKat foster and socialization programs. Lois works hand in hand with Welland & District Humane Society in transitioning kittens ready for adoption into their care at the Cat Adoption Centre at Seaway Mall.
Lois is a tireless advocate for spay/neuter and works long hours to ensure the team is getting it done. A resident of Welland, Lois lives with her husband Jim and a bevy of formerly forgotten felines. A busy Mother and Grandmother, she is always ready for the next challenge.
A long time business owner in Port Colborne, Lois brings a wealth of expertise to PCFI. Lois co-ordinates all hands on operational activities including the trap-neuter-vaccinate-return and KitKat foster and socialization programs. Lois works hand in hand with Welland & District Humane Society in transitioning kittens ready for adoption into their care at the Cat Adoption Centre at Seaway Mall.
Lois is a tireless advocate for spay/neuter and works long hours to ensure the team is getting it done. A resident of Welland, Lois lives with her husband Jim and a bevy of formerly forgotten felines. A busy Mother and Grandmother, she is always ready for the next challenge.
Leslie Curry - Member at Large
Having dozens of cats, all by choice, either theirs or hers, over the years, Leslie doesn’t think she could live without one or many in her life. A small colony adopted her back in 2007 and it grew very quickly. They all got the vet care they needed and Leslie got the advice required to keep all of them safe. Then along came PCFI. She got involved in small ways until she retired from teaching, and now helps manage colonies and is attempting fostering, as well as doing whatever she can to help out. She admits it doesn’t work without spay/neuter programs and people who believe in them. One cat at a time. Leslie says her critters keep her grounded, along with her other hobbies: weaving, spinning yarn, knitting, gardening – and yet to be tested, playing the bagpipes.
Having dozens of cats, all by choice, either theirs or hers, over the years, Leslie doesn’t think she could live without one or many in her life. A small colony adopted her back in 2007 and it grew very quickly. They all got the vet care they needed and Leslie got the advice required to keep all of them safe. Then along came PCFI. She got involved in small ways until she retired from teaching, and now helps manage colonies and is attempting fostering, as well as doing whatever she can to help out. She admits it doesn’t work without spay/neuter programs and people who believe in them. One cat at a time. Leslie says her critters keep her grounded, along with her other hobbies: weaving, spinning yarn, knitting, gardening – and yet to be tested, playing the bagpipes.