Our People

The APLB is pleased to post these photos of our dedicated cadre of volunteers.
Over the years we have become like an extended family
that is working together to help others who have lost their dear pets.

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Dr. Wallace Sife with Sheeba

Chairman of the Board
Founder

Dr. Wallace Sife with Sheeba and her son, Pip.	Ellie Waldron President Emeritus Chatroom Host Member, Board of Directors Chair, Chatroom Committee
Laurie Koen and Whisper Recording Secretary Chatroom Host Member, Chatroom Committee Member, Board of Directors	Sarah Robinson with Toby Chair, Membership Committee Member, Board of Directors Chatroom Host Member, Chatroom Committee
Sharon Kirby, Beau, and Rusty Chat Host Member, Chatroom Committee	Pam Michel and Peggy Sue Assistant Chat Host Member, Chatroom Committee
Connie Starr with Andy and Ruby Chat Host Member, Chatroom Committee	Anne Galt and Brett Assistant Chat Host Member, Chatroom Committee
Nancy Kelly Chatroom Host Member, Chatroom Committee	\ Mary Andrews and Shay Assistant Chatroom Host Member, Chatroom Committee
Alana Birchall, with Banjo and Bella Chat Host Member, Chatroom Committee	Karen Jaques and Jac Chat Host Member, Chatroom Committee
Renee Freeman and Helen Assistant Chat Host Member, Chatroom Committee	Clara Galdon and Bruno Assistant Chatroom Host Member, Chatroom Committee
Leigh Collins and Sammie Assistant Chatroom Host Member, Chatroom Committee	Jen Walsh and Lily Assistant Chatroom Host Member, Chatroom Committee
Kerry Malak and Sampson Assistant Chatroom Host Member, Chatroom Committee	Karen Borga and Tennie Assistant Chatroom Host Member, Chatroom Committee
Colleen Rolland Deputy Instructor in the APLB Counselor Training Program Member, Board of Directors	Dr. Michelle Crossley and Sully Editor of the Newsletter Member, Board of Directors
Marsha Zimmer, Luna, and Bondo Treasurer Assistant Chat Host Member, Chatroom Committee	Deborah Norman Chat Attendance Coordinator Member, Chatroom Committee
Deb Bjorling Liaison with the IAPC Deputy Conference Coordinator Member, Board of Directors	Marina Resa and Coral Outreach Coordinator and Special Assistant to Dr. Sife
Marion Lovell with Tinker Chair, Sunshine Committee Member, Chatroom Committee	Maureen O’Mara and Maggie Mae Coordinator, Memorial Anniversary Listings

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Our People