Our Mission
At Jeepin For Paws, we’re dedicated to saving lives, one paw at a time. Our mission is to rescue animals in need, provide them with loving care, and connect each one with a forever family. We believe every animal deserves a chance to thrive in a safe, compassionate home, and we’re committed to making that happen.
Our Story
Jeepin For Paws was founded in 2022 when Jessie combined two of her greatest passions: the Jeep community and helping animals in need. Inspired by the generosity and camaraderie she found within the Jeep community, she saw an opportunity to turn that spirit into something that could make a difference for animals.
What began as an effort to rescue and rehome animals has since evolved into a rescue focused specifically on cats. Our mission is simple: give cats in need a safe place to land, provide them with the care they deserve, and help them find loving, forever homes.
With the support of our volunteers, fosters, donors, and community, Jeepin For Paws has grown into so much more than one person's idea. Every cat we rescue, every life we change, and every adoption we celebrate is made possible by people who believe these animals deserve a second chance.
Together, we're creating better futures for cats in need—one paw at a time.
Meet The Board
Jeepin For Paws is powered by a small but mighty team of people who share one big goal: giving cats in need the care, safety, and second chances they deserve. From coordinating medical care and foster homes to planning events, fundraising, feeding, cleaning, and scooping more litter boxes than we could ever count, every person plays an important role.
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President/Founder
Jessie
Jessie founded Jeepin For Paws in 2022 and oversees the day-to-day operations of the rescue. From intakes and adoptions to fundraising, community outreach, and everything in between, she works to keep the rescue moving forward and ensure every cat that comes through our doors gets the chance they deserve.
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Vice-President
Amanda
Amanda has been part of Jeepin For Paws since the early days, when it was just her and Jessie working together to get the rescue off the ground. With extensive nonprofit experience, she brings valuable knowledge, guidance, and perspective to the organization. As Vice President, Amanda helps support the overall direction of the rescue, provides insight on nonprofit operations, and has been an important part of Jeepin For Paws’ growth from the very beginning.
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Secretary
Heather
Heather brings a huge heart for animals to everything she does at Jeepin For Paws. In addition to serving as Secretary, she opens her home to foster cats and has also stepped in to help community cats through TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return). Whether she’s helping behind the scenes, caring for fosters, or helping cats in the community, Heather is always willing to lend a hand where it’s needed.
Treasurer
Amber
Amber brings valuable business experience to the Jeepin For Paws board, making her a great fit for the role of Treasurer. She helps provide financial oversight and a practical perspective as the rescue continues to grow. Her love for cats is personal, too—Amber shares her home with a FeLV-positive cat, giving her a special appreciation for cats who may need a little extra understanding, care, and advocacy.
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Medical & Foster Coordinator
Emma
Emma keeps the medical and foster side of Jeepin For Paws organized and on track. She maintains medical records, monitors vaccination schedules, and helps ensure each cat receives the care they need when they need it. Emma also coordinates with our foster families, answers questions, provides guidance, and serves as a point of contact throughout a cat’s time in foster care.
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Event & Operations Coordinator
Ashley
Ashley helps keep Jeepin For Paws running both behind the scenes and out in the community. In addition to coordinating events and fundraisers, she plays a major role in the day-to-day care and organization of the rescue. From feeding and cleaning to scooping litter boxes, organizing supplies, and tackling whatever needs to be done, Ashley is one of those people who helps keep everything—and everyone—moving.