Meet Our Team

Founder of HPR and involved in animal rescue for over two decades, Kathy has worked to decrease euthanasia of sheltered animals through local adoption and development of a strong transport program. Following retiring from her job as a Nurse Anesthetist at the Batson Children's Hospital she now serves as a full-time volunteer for HPR.

Serving as a volunteer for the transport program since 2016, Susan has functioned in many roles in addition to her role as Secretary -  including fostering, transport driver, and self-described "Night Shift Supervisor."  Susan recently retired from a career in banking and now volunteers full time at HPR.

Jay was a founding partner at Fitch & Associates, one of the nation's largest public safety/emergency service consulting groups. He volunteers as the HPR Treasurer. He also serves as a Deputy Sheriff, supporting HPR education activities. He cares for the rescued horses and drives long distance transports.

Bobby is the recently retired CEO of a successful company. He is very active in community affairs and brings a strong independent businessperson's view to the Board.    

Jan Griffey currently serves as the Community Editor of the Natchez Democrat. She has worked nearly
40 years for Boone Newspapers in multiple markets.  She Brings a wealth of experience as an animal advocate and previously served on the Board of Directors of an animal shelter
in another community. 

Our wonderful Animal Care Techs who make sure that all of the little guys are taken care of each day. Yes, they are all puppy huggers!

Our Attending Veterinarian is

Dr. Tracey Peltier. (not pictured)