Staff Profiles

Julie McDonnell was the director of the Lane County Animal Regulation Authority / PetSmart adoption program which began in September 2006. The main goal being to increase LCARA's cat adoptions by increasing their exposure to the public. After a very successful year went by, it became apparent the HUGE need to be able to assist not just LCARA, but the community as well. So, in August of 2007, she founded West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue. Since the begining, she has helped to place over 300 cats into their forever homes. When not working full time, running WCDC and going to school, Julie enjoys hiking with her dog Morgan and hanging out with her own two kitties, Lilly and Lola.

Kate Tryhorn lives in Springfield with two kitties and a wonderful husband. Her main passion (besides kitties) is her horse Bear. He provides her great solace as well as comic relief.