Our Staff

Penney Bergren
 
  
 
Evon Berger
 
 
Meet Evon Berger, she is the manager at Kitty Keepers. She also volunteers many hours each week to assist with the sanctuary, the clinics, getting supplies and transporting animals. This is Evon at a spay/neuter clinic, she is saying, “I don’t mind getting up at 5 a.m. to work for you, BUT don’t take my picture." Sorry Evon, you’re too great an asset not to include you – picture and all.
Julia
 
  
 

This month's (August 2006) recipient of the Power of Youth Award is Julia.

Julia was nominated by Penney Bergren who describes her as "passionate about those in need, especially animals and elderly. She is one of the most reliable people I know in any age group." Julia is an active volunteer for the Kitty Keepers Organization, works part-time and has maintained a 4.0 GPA in high school thus far. She is also involved with her church's Rent-A-Kid program and other church activities. She is truly an advocate for animals and a great community asset.

The Power of Youth Award recognizes outstanding area high school students. Hill County Electric Cooperative is proud to sponsor this special program designed to give recognition to area high school students who exemplify the four core values of Touchstone EnergyR in their day to day life at home, at school and in their communities.

Congratulations to Julia for exemplifying the four core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Commitment to Community.

Julia is a 17 year old, well-rounded and very ambitious young lady. She works hard to make sure everything runs smoothly at our spay/neuter clinics. She can help anesthetize animals, prep for surgery, do recovery, check clients in/out and usually stays after to clean the facility for the next day’s clinic. Julia also works for Kitty Keepers and has an excellent rapport with the animals. She is good with frightened and feral animals and has a knack for spotting an animal that needs special attention before others usually see there is a problem. Julia has many outside interests, including band, 4-H, church, local Care Center and was recently selected for the Power of Youth Award offered by the Hill County Electric. In addition she is an A student.
 

Wanda
 
 
Wanda is an outstanding volunteer. Her energy is overflowing and her love for animals is always evident. Wanda is an RN and her skills are used to benefit the sanctuary animals. She is always available for drawing blood, helping calculate medications and she is phenomenal when it comes to catching feral cats. She is always in attendance at our spay/neuter clinics and her many skills help to keep the clinic running smoothly. She is funny and witty and it’s always entertaining to work with her, but we know we can always call on her to help with any crisis that arises.
 

Serena
 
 
Serena is a 16 year old girl who has been volunteering with Kitty Keepers for 3 years. She is a great asset and fun to work with. She isn’t afraid of getting dirty, working hard or just rocking a kitten when needed. Serena has been featured on the Paula Zahn program and is a very well rounded young woman. When we are short staffed, she stays after the clinic to help clean the sanctuary. She understands that no matter what other projects need to be done, the resident animals must always receive the same top notch care.
 

Jesse
 
 
Jesse is such an asset and friend to us. She can fill any position that needs her and usually is wearing several hats at any given time. She can draw blood, prep, anesthetize, sterilize instruments, do recovery, computer work and supervise all of us to keep us on track. And yes she is just as sweet as she looks.
 
Danielle
 
 
Danielle is an outstanding 15 year old young woman. She is an excellent student, a great volunteer and still finds time to help clean the sanctuary. She has many outside interests and has appeared on the Paula Zahn show. She works all 6 of our clinics each year and has since she was 11. She can help with anesthesia, prepping, checking in/out, recovery and is excellent with younger volunteers in helping them to learn how to do the best they can.
 
Bev
 
 
Another wonderful asset to our spay/neuter clinics is Bev. Funny, witty and always willing to help wherever she is needed. She is excellent with our younger volunteers and keeps them learning and interested until they develop into another one of our A+ volunteers. We thank Bev for all her help.
 
Jessa
 
 
Jessa is an 11 year old volunteer who is an exceptional child. She is always willing to work a spay/neuter clinic and we can rely on her to follow through with her commitments. She is excellent in recovering animals. Jessa also enjoys working our open hours, greeting the public and helping them select a new friend to adopt. She is an excellent worker to come and just spend time grooming and playing with the residents.

Additionally, Jessa is an A student, is in 4-H and has helped with many projects at the Care Center. She also did a room make-over with her family at the Care Center. She has gone up on her own to read to the residents at the Care Center. She earned money for fabric to make a blanket for a child at the Intermountain Childrens' Home in Helena. She was the youngest participant in the blanket making project at the Methodist Church. She is Student Council President at Sunnyside School and puts in many before school hours working at the school store. For other activities, she is on Lion's Swim Team and takes piano lessons.
 
Stella
 
 

Stella is a wonderful and energetic volunteer. She is an RN at our local hospital and brings her considerable talents to share with our local sanctuary. Stella comes out at least once a week to give special attention to the animals and we can always count on her if we need testing, blood work or guidance with a sick animal. Stella is always in attendance at our low-cost spay/neuter clinics and we can count on her to help in any capacity. She helps with drawing the vaccinations, anesthetizing the animals, prepping animals, sterilizing instruments and keeps an ever watchful eye on the recovery process.

Without Stella’s dedication and expertise, Kitty Keepers would not have the excellent success rate that we enjoy.
 
Alyssa
 
 
Allyssa is a 17 year old volunteer and employee. She is excellent at both. She is always willing to do what is requested of her whether on a volunteer basis or while on the clock. She is loving and compassionate and has an excellent rapport with the animals. She is an extremely hard worker and more than deserving of recognition for all she does to help the animals in our community.
 
Carol
 
 

Carol has a special gift. She can raise an orphaned kitten with a phenomenal success rate. She truly has the hand of God with her when these tiny blessings are put into her care. Not only do they survive, but they grow into the most sought after pets. This angel is never too busy or full to try to save another kitten despite being a working mom, she always accepts these precious orphans.
 
TyLyn
 
 

TyLyn is a great humanitarian and cares deeply for animals and there well being. She volunteers to help animals, she cares for animals when their owners are gone and is not afraid to speak up for an animal being mistreated. She does not silently sit by and think, "it's none of my business". Yet she is kind and tries hard to work with people to better the situation instead of taking animals away from them. It is our great privilege to have TyLyn work with us.
 
Joe
 
 
Joe travels 280 miles to assist with the clinics. He gets up early and arrives by 8:00 a.m. to help with whatever is needed. He has a great rapport with the animals and tends to the recovering animals. He is warm, funny and works well with the younger children who come to help and want to recover the animals. n Joe always has a joke or some sort of comic relief to raise our spirits during an especially long day. He’s definitely on the A –Team.
 
Tina
 
 
Tina's love of animals shows in the websites that she has created for Kitty Keepers. Tina comes from Cut Bank and helps at the clinics. She has many talents and is a great asset. Her love of and sensitivity to animals is evident, and they always respond to her nurturing. She is a God send when it comes to computing work and does a wonderful job on this awesome website. She washes instruments, cleans or whatever is needed. She also is a good friend and always has time to listen.