Meet Rainbow Bridge Animal Angel Foundation
cathy dragon
I’m Cathy Dragon, President and Co-founder of the Rainbow Bridge Animal Angel Foundation. I’ve been a pet owner and lover ever since I can remember. I cried profusely watching Disney animal movies when I was a kid. Actually, I cried profusely watching Finding Nemo as an adult. I adopted the infamous Drifter after Lisa and her family nursed him back to health. Definitely the most charismatic cat I ever met! When he crossed the Rainbow Bridge May 28th, Lisa, Hannah, and I knew we had to do something special to memorialise him, and so here we are! I also love all things creative and always have at least one project on the go. Thank you for joining us on this ride!
lisa pollard
Hello! My name is Lisa Pollard and I am one of the Co-Founders and Vice President of the Rainbow Bridge Animal Angel Foundation
I am passionate about ALL animals living their BEST life! With over 20 fosters, staycations, and foster-to-adopts rolling through our home since 2020, I couldn’t imagine a life without fur and chaos!
I enjoy volunteering with local shelters, time spent outdoors and connecting with family and friends.
I am SO grateful that you have joined our family and our journey to help chronically ill animals live their BEST life! We are going to do great things together
(Picture of Loo, a foster pup we took in and have loved since he was 7 weeks old. Happy to say, at 6 months old he was adopted by the BEST mama and we are still in contact.)
Cheers!
Lisa Pollard
Co-Founder Rainbow Bridge Animal Angel Foundation/Vice President
Lynn Maberry
Hello all, I'm Lynn. Secretary/treasurer for the Rainbow Bridge Animal Angel Foundation and an animals of all kind lover. We have had almost every kind of pet you can imagine, from tortoises to birds but currently we have 3 dogs- one of which is a chronically ill dog with a kidney disease (charlie). So this foundation is very close to my heart. You may not always see me front and center but rest assured im busy behind the scenes! I LOVE to help!
andrea elliott
Hi! My name is Andrea Elliott and I am the merchandise rep for the Rainbow Bridge Animal Angel Foundation. I have loved animals as long as I can remember. One time as a child, I wanted a fish so badly that I got into my moms car with a pickle jar and waited. I was determined I was going to get one (I got her, and her name was Princess!) It didn't take long after I moved out of my parents home to get my fur babies, Jasper and Wilson.
I have been involved in a few animal foundations, but this one hits the heart a little differently. As a teacher, I have always told my students that they need to find something they are passionate about and volunteer with an organization that relates to it any way they can. I was running with one of my former students (Hannah) and she told me about Drifter and how they were going to start a foundation to help chronically ill animals. I was fortunate enough to be asked by Lisa to be a part of this adventure. I am looking forward to the journey we are about to embark on together and I welcome everyone who wants to join us on this crazy ride.
Picture of me with Jasper (left) and Wilson (right).
Cheers!
Andrea Elliott
Merchandise Representative/Talented Baker
hannah pollard
Hi! My name is Hannah, and I am a youth volunteer with the Rainbow Bridge Animal Angel Foundation.
I enjoy helping with creative posters for events, baking pet treats, training cats and dogs tricks and manners, and photography.
I have always had a passion (or rather an obsession) for animals since I was just a toddler, begging my parents to allow us to rescue every animal I see!
My greatest rescue story is Drifter- the little rescue cat that started it all. We were the best of friends! Since Drifter has crossed the rainbow bridge, my compassion for animals has only grown! I can’t wait to encourage and connect with the youth of our community.
(Picture of my BEST friend, Milo. Milo has many chronic health issues and is a living inspiration that chronically ill animals really can live their BEST life!)
Cheers!
Hannah
Youth volunteer, creative media design
darcy murdoch
Hi! I'm Darcy. and in June 2024, I adopted the most amazing dog, Beau, who has Mega Esophagus. While navigating Beau's special needs, I reached out to RBAAF for help in building him a Bailey Chair, and they welcomed us with open arms. Their support inspired me to get involved even more, and I now assist with managing RBAAF's social media to help spread the word about their incredible work. By day, I work in Early Education, where I'm passionate about supporting children in their development. In my spare time, I also volunteer with a dog rescue, advocating for animals in need. My goal is to be a voice for both animals and children, helping them live their best, happiest lives!