Our Directors

Retta Holefca, Founder and Executive Director

Retta is a long time Siamese lover and has been owned by Siamese since Sassy joined her life in 1977.  Since that time, several other Siamese have graced her home and in 2000, she began volunteering for the Virginia Siamese Rescue processing adoption applications.  At that time, Retta realized the huge need for Siamese rescue and the fact that Michigan was just too far for the Virginia Siamese Rescue to really help the Michigan cats in need.  Thus, Purrs Abound Siamese Rescue was born, fashioned after the good works of the Virginia Siamese Rescue.  Purrs Abound was incorporated in the State of Michigan in March 2001 and has received our Letter of Determination from the Internal Revenue Service confirming our charitable status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.

Retta is a pension administrator by profession and Siamese rescuer by passion.  She shares her home with her husband, and her own resident Siamese and domestic kitties along with three Irish Setters and two dachshund puppies.
 

Retta handles all administrative functions for Purrs Abound Siamese Rescue.

Beverly Ball, MHA,  Director Intake and Placement

Beverly has been involved in rescue in one facet or another for many years.  Living in Ohio, Beverly is a Director and the Ohio representative for Purrs Abound. She shares her life with numerous cats (both resident and foster) and her German Shepherd, Basenji mix a senior puppy mill chihuahua and a Pyrenees/Malamute mix all are rescues. She is a retired Registered Veterinary Technician and holds a Masters Degree in Health Care Administration and Information Technology. Beverly coordinates the intake of cats and processes all adoption applications, handles Purrs Abound's general mailbox and all telephone inquiries.  Beverly is devoted to her own 4-legged family as well as the rescue effort and saving as many lives as possible.

Regina Fayne, Director Kitty Transport

Gina multi-tasks and helps where ever needed. She has a generous heart and volunteers her time on the road helping transport our cats and kittens to meet their new forever families. She also takes a foster when necessary to save one more life.