meet our team
Ashley Degraaf
Executive Director
Ashley has been a part of the PAWS family for over 5 years. A compassion for those who cannot care for themselves led her to her animal rescue career with neonatal pets, medical cases and behavior pets being her favorite challenges to tackle. Ashley is the pet mom to 4 dogs (Midnight, Lola, Otis, and Wappo), 2 cats (Toots and Cherry), and a number of farm animals.
Kira East
Animal Control Supervisor
Since 2016, Officer East has played vital roles at PAWS, fueled by her unwavering commitment to giving a voice to the voiceless. In her loving home, two adorable pug mixes, a standard poodle, and two feline companions find comfort. Officer East goes above and beyond, fostering kittens during the lively kitten season, showcasing her deep dedication to the well-being of our cherished animal friends.