Meet Our Team
The people behind The Purrty Pals Cat Rescue, working together to help cats and kittens in Orange County find loving homes.
Meaghan
Founder, Executive Director
Specialty: Cat Foster, Vet Assistant, Animal Lover
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Meaghan is an Orange County native who earned her Bachelor of Science from California State University, Fullerton. After beginning her career in human wellness and exercise physiology, she transitioned into veterinary medicine in 2020 when an opportunity allowed her to combine her passion for helping others with her love of animals.
Meaghan began working primarily with dogs and cats in high-volume vaccination clinics before expanding into high-volume spay and neuter medicine in 2023. Through this work, she became increasingly aware of how many pet owners struggle to access affordable basic veterinary care and developed a strong passion for making preventive and essential services more accessible within her community.
Her work in veterinary medicine also led her into animal rescue, where she helps stray and at-risk cats throughout Orange County receive medical care, rehabilitation, and the opportunity to find loving forever homes. She is especially passionate about preventive care, population control, animal welfare, and helping bridge the gap between veterinary medicine and rescue.
Outside of work, Meaghan enjoys taking her cats on walks, staying active and exercising, visiting local farmers markets, and hosting adoption events for rescued animals.
Katy
Secretary
Specialty: Cat Foster to Moms with Kittens, Feral/Community Cats, Cat Transporter
Theresa
Events & Community Outreach Coordinator
Specialty: Cat Foster
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Theresa brings a diverse background in biology, biomedical science, policy advocacy, and project management to The Purrty Pals. With a passion for community involvement and making a meaningful difference, she plays an important role in helping our rescue grow and thrive. From fostering and transporting rescued cats to coordinating adoption events, Theresa is actively involved in both hands-on rescue efforts and behind-the-scenes operations. She also contributes her experience in strategic planning, marketing, community outreach, and developing new opportunities to expand our organization’s impact. Her dedication, compassion, and collaborative spirit help strengthen our mission of giving vulnerable cats a second chance at life and finding their forever homes.
Katie Ann with her Purrty Pals adopted cat, Zsa Zsa
Katie Ann
Creative Content, Film, and Video
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Katie Ann is a talented filmmaker, director, and cinematographer who graduated from Chapman University with a background in film production. She generously shares her creative talents with The Purrty Pals by attending rescue events and capturing meaningful photos and videos that bring our mission to life. Through her storytelling and visual content, Katie Ann helps us reach a wider audience, raise awareness for cats in need, and give more rescued cats the opportunity to find their forever homes.
Want to meet our adoptable cats? View Available Cats or Contact Us.