Our Story
The Kirkland Foundation is a 501c3 public charity founded in October 2016 to support animal welfare efforts in the Central Valley. We’re staffed by passionate animal people who believe that every creature matters. We are convinced that we can have an impact on health and welfare of animals in the Central Valley and drive down the area’s appalling euthanasia rates.
Our Mission
Fresno County has an 80% euthanasia rate for cats and a 50% kill rate for dogs. Our mission is to drive these statistics to zero by rescuing, fostering and relocating at risk animals and supporting efforts to advance spay/neuter programs in the area.
–Kyle R. Kirkland, Founder and President
Meet the Team
Biscuit
OUR FIRST RESCUE
Su Kim
CO-FOUNDER
Gilbert Romero
TRANSPORT
Joey Phipps
TRANSPORT
Stephanie Yeats Cymanski
Foster Coordinator
Natalie Schafer
Lead Animal Care Associate
Alison Johnson
Animal Care Associate
Brianna Mendes
Animal Care Associate
Sarah Ratzloff
ANIMAL CARE ASSOCIATE
Cori Tee
ANIMAL CARE ASSOCIATE
Claire Wilson
ANIMAL CARE ASSOCIATE
Kyle R. Kirkland
FOUNDER, PRESIDENT
Hauls litter, flies animals and posts on Facebook.
Robyn L. Fox
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SECRETARY, HR
Clock in correctly and don’t mess with her dog.
Renee R. Boches
DIRECTOR, TREASURER, TRANSPORT COORDINATOR
All roads lead through Renee.
Joseph Patterson
DIRECTOR, HEAD OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Kid friendly, feline tolerant.
