Kris is from Casper, Wyoming.  and has lived in Laramie since 1998. She grew up with many family pets and has always been an animal lover. Kris volunteered at shelters and rescues in high school and college.

After adopting a kitten from LAWS in 2017, she became an active volunteer. Her roles include kennels, adoption and volunteer coordinating, fostering, events, treasurer and board member.

Kathryn is a dedicated student with a passion for animal welfare. Over the past five and a half years, she has dedicated herself to fostering numerous neonatal and medical kittens, running our TNR program, working on programming to provide support to community members through veterinary care, and playing a major role in establishing the LAWS dog program. Her commitment also extends beyond the rescue world as she actively engages in her school community and various clubs, and takes college credits through UW. Recently appointed as a LAWS board member, Kathryn is excited to continue advocating for the well-being of animals and for the provision of resources to those with limited access, and to share this passion with others.

Kelli Decora, a lifelong resident of Laramie, WY, is deeply dedicated to animal welfare and care. Her true passion lies in helping the “underdogs” – neonates and special needs animals – by providing them with medical treatment, care, and a better quality of life. Since 2016, she has been actively involved with the Laramie Animal Welfare Society. She initially started by organizing a large project to trap, neuter, and find homes for over 120 cats from an overpopulated trailer park. Kelli has taken on various roles within LAWS, from  board member, TNR coordinator, foster coordinator, facility manager, dog program coordinator, social media, fundraising, events, and more. Her experiences have fueled her commitment to aiding animals and those in need.als and for the provision of resources to those with limited access, and to share this passion with others.