Funds for Furry Friends
  • About FFFF
    • Our Pack
    • Our Mission, Values and Goals
    • Our History
    • Rainbow Bridge >
      • Rainbow Bridge Submission
      • Memorial Page
    • Programs >
      • SNiP (Spay/Neuter Incentive Program)
      • Save a Pound Cat
  • Adopt a Pet
    • Adoptable Cats
    • Adoptable Dogs
    • Adoption FAQ's
    • Adoption Fees
    • Our Adoption Process
    • Adoption Application Form
    • Adoption Contract Form
  • FOSTER A PET
    • Our Foster Home Program
    • Fostering FAQ's
    • Foster Home Application Form DOGS
    • Foster Home Application Form CATS - TEMPORARY
  • SURRENDER A PET
    • Our Intake Process
    • Surrender Request Form
    • Owner Surrender Contract
  • How to Help
    • Volunteer With Us
    • Donate!
    • Fundraising & Events!
    • Banks and Boxes
    • Memorial / Planned Giving
  • RESOURCES
    • RM and Animal Control Contact Info
    • Animal Welfare
    • Strays and Found Animals
    • How to Keep Your Pet Safe
    • Disaster Preparation >
      • Lost Pets
  • Contact Us
    • How to Contact Us
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Our Board of Directors

John Rice - President

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John was raised in southern Ontario and graduated from the University of Western Ontario. After living in Ottawa and Edmonton, he moved to Brandon with his family in 1972. John was rescued from a life of aimless teaching and research at Brandon University by His wife Barbara and daughter Shahna, the rescue's founder,  who allowed him to live among their large collection of fostered and adopted cats, dogs and horses.  Ultimately, John bonded very strongly with the world's greatest dog, Ricki who chose him to care for her after Shahna's death in 2008. Barb and John Rice continue be involved in FFFF and are still generous with their wise guidance. Barb and John live in Brandon.


D'Arcy Barker - Chief Financial Officer

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D’Arcy Barker is a founding member of the Board of Directors of Funds for Furry Friends and was a friend of our founder Shana Rice.  D'Arcy is a proud and valued foster home, often for the dogs who are a bit more difficult to place, and he has served as the Chief Financial Officer since the inception of the corporation when Shahna Rice was the founding President.  D'Arcy always makes himself available in many other areas when needed, often on short notice.
​D’Arcy is a Chartered Financial Planner and Registered Employee Benefits Consultant and brokers for Canada’s leading insurance and investment institutions.  D’Arcy lives in Brandon. 


Theresa van Hoof - Director/Adoption Coordinator

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Theresa’s involvement with Funds For Furry Friends goes back to the very early years of FFFF and she has been very active in the rescue through volunteering, fostering and serving on the
Board of Directors. 
When Theresa moved to Brandon, she befriended FFFF founder, Shahna Rice. Shahna became a great friend and mentor in rescue.  Shahna had a dog that needed a foster home and Theresa’s FFFF foster career soon began! Theresa especially enjoyed fostering expectant mother dogs and moms with litters of puppies whenever possible. With the support and help of her husband Dave and daughter Claire, Theresa welcomed many wonderful foster dogs into their home including Penelope Beagle, their ONLY “foster failure”.  They decided to officially adopt Penelope in 2005 and she enjoyed life until the age of 17. Theresa has since relocated to Ottawa but remains involved in the rescue as the Adoption Coordinator.


Erika Shelvey - Event/Fundraising Coordinator and Social Media Creator 

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Erika's involvement in Funds for Furry Friends began in January 2021 as a valued foster home, but she quickly evolved into an invaluable addition to the rescue. Erika is lending her organizational skills to many areas of the rescue, not the least of which is as our Event and Fundraising Coordinator and Social Media Creator.
​Erika balances a busy life with her husband to be, four children and her own dogs, with her dedication to rescue work. She often finds herself with multiple puppy fosters and is always willing to help out in a crisis. Thanks to Erika, FFFF has some great new events that are fun and interactive and she has built some wonderful new relationships with community partners. Erika has also put the word "fun" into Fundraiser with our some of our newest fundraisers such as 50/50 draws and FFFF Merchandise. Erika and her family live in Sprucewoods. 





Funds For Furry Friends
#208 - 740 Rosser Avenue
Brandon, Manitoba  R7A 0K9
​Email: [email protected]
​Financial:  [email protected] 
Fax:  866-211-1046
or Private Message via Facebook
Registered Charitable Number:
​86021 6506 RR0001

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  • About FFFF
    • Our Pack
    • Our Mission, Values and Goals
    • Our History
    • Rainbow Bridge >
      • Rainbow Bridge Submission
      • Memorial Page
    • Programs >
      • SNiP (Spay/Neuter Incentive Program)
      • Save a Pound Cat
  • Adopt a Pet
    • Adoptable Cats
    • Adoptable Dogs
    • Adoption FAQ's
    • Adoption Fees
    • Our Adoption Process
    • Adoption Application Form
    • Adoption Contract Form
  • FOSTER A PET
    • Our Foster Home Program
    • Fostering FAQ's
    • Foster Home Application Form DOGS
    • Foster Home Application Form CATS - TEMPORARY
  • SURRENDER A PET
    • Our Intake Process
    • Surrender Request Form
    • Owner Surrender Contract
  • How to Help
    • Volunteer With Us
    • Donate!
    • Fundraising & Events!
    • Banks and Boxes
    • Memorial / Planned Giving
  • RESOURCES
    • RM and Animal Control Contact Info
    • Animal Welfare
    • Strays and Found Animals
    • How to Keep Your Pet Safe
    • Disaster Preparation >
      • Lost Pets
  • Contact Us
    • How to Contact Us