Founder/CEO

shamra@caringcatrescue.org

Shamra lives by the phrase “take one day at a time,” balancing rest and health while finding ways to give back. Having shared her life with emotional support cats, she understands the healing power of connecting with these little spirits of God’s creation. She has lived in several states, worked across diverse fields, and rescued animals on her own throughout the years. Today, she helps connect people in the community to support cats in need and sees Caring Cat Rescue (CCR) as a true community effort. In her free time, Shamra enjoys watching Marvel movies and documentaries with her husband, biking in the summer, taking photos to memory-journal her life, pet sitting, and volunteering with NAMI. She prays that God continues to guide CCR and all who take part in it.

Vice President

crystal@caringcatrescue.org

Crystal Broadbent is a Senior Associate at Hazen and Sawyer, specializing in hydraulic modeling with over 24 years of experience. She’s passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers and sharing her expertise in hydraulic and surge modeling. Outside of work, Crystal enjoys hiking scenic trails, sharing great meals with friends and family, and unwinding with video games alongside her husband. A devoted fur mom to her cat, London, and two gerbils, Crystal is deeply supportive of her sister Shamra’s vision and passion for animal rescue.

Secretary

kristine@caringcatrescue.org

Kristine is a Mechanical Lab Technician at Kaiser Aluminum Trentwood and also holds a degree in Graphic Design, which has proven invaluable in her hobbies and projects. She is a passionate crafter, seamstress, and DIY-er, and she also runs a booth at a local vintage shop. Her greatest passion, however, is her love for animals, and her favorite time is spent spoiling her three cats and dog. Kristine is excited to lend her creativity, dedication, and heart to Caring Cat Rescue.

Officer

brielle@caringcatrescue.org

Brielle's passion for rescue began in college when she fostered her first cat, Saruman. Since then, she has fostered over 40 animals and volunteered with Linus & Friends in New York City, where she helped grow the rescue and supported adoptions through fostering and social media outreach. Now living in Spokane with her own rescue dog and two cats, Brielle continues to dedicate her time and heart to giving animals safe and loving homes through CCR.

Social Media Director

melanie@caringcatrescue.org

After spending the past two years in New York City, Melanie recently relocated to Spokane, bringing her creativity and passion for animal welfare with her. While in NYC, she worked as a Social Media Coordinator for Linus & Friends Animal Rescue, where her engaging content helped connect countless animals with loving homes. Several of her videos went viral—earning over 200,000 views each—and one even made national news, leading to the adoption of a long-stay rescue. Outside of her work in animal rescue, Melanie loves baking, cuddling with her rescue pets, exploring new foods, and spending time in the water swimming.