Rescue Leadership
Pacific Pug Rescue's Board of Directors is made up of dedicated individuals who bring a wide range of experience, passion, and heart to our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming pugs in need. While the board provides leadership and guidance, there is also an incredible network of volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes. From transport and fostering dogs to event planning and administrative support, our volunteers are the heartbeat of our rescue, making our work possible every single day.
Together, as board members, volunteers, and supporters, we are a community devoted to giving pugs a second chance and loving homes.
Alana has been volunteering for Pacific Pug Rescue for many years before becoming President. Along with being President, Alana is our intake and adoption coordinator and long time foster. Her interest lies in end of life care and senior dogs of any breed, but she has a special place in her heart for senior pugs. A transplant to the Pacific Northwest, she can't imagine a better place to live. When not working or volunteering, she enjoys gardening, cooking and travel. She shares her home with two cats, 2 senior pugs and a 9 year old pug mix, as well as a revolving door of foster pugs.
Alana Hughes
President
Julie Yarnall
Julie Yarnall has been a devoted volunteer with Pacific Pug Rescue since 2019, opening her home as a foster to countless pugs in need of care and a fresh start. Her love for the breed runs deep, having rescued and cherished five pugs of her own since 2005. Julie's dedication to the rescue community stems from a lifelong passion for giving back and making a difference in the lives of animals and people alike.
Beyond her work with Pacific Pug Rescue, Julie is a successful real estate professional and the founder of a women’s networking group focused on empowering women in real estate and fostering generational wealth. Her work in these areas reflects her commitment to helping others achieve their goals and build brighter futures.
Julie is also deeply involved in her local community as an active member of the Rotary Club of Tualatin, where she leads and participates in various service projects. Notably, she supports the club’s signature initiative: first-generation scholarships, a program that has awarded over $300,000 to high school students who are the first in their family to attend college. Whether it's finding forever homes for pugs, supporting her neighbors, or mentoring women in her field, Julie exemplifies a heart for service and a dedication to fostering positive change.
Board Secretary
Thi Pham
Thi has loved dogs of all shapes and sizes her entire life, with a special place in her heart for senior pugs and their sassy cousins, the pekingese. Sparked by adopting her first senior special needs pug in 2014, she's been involved in supporting pug rescues ever since. After moving to the Pacific Northwest in 2021, Thi began volunteering with Pacific Pug Rescue where she helps with events, fosters, provides transport for the adorable pups in the rescue, and lends a hand wherever needed. She advocates for rescuing a dog whenever you can, especially those that are older or with special needs because of how rewarding it is and how special they are. A self-professed “geezer guardian” at heart, she also loves live concerts, art, and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Board Chairperson
Sarah connected with Pacific Pug Rescue in 2014 when she and her daughter adopted their first pug. Since then, they have fostered over 60 pugs for the rescue. She advocates for animal welfare and loves the process of rehabilitating a neglected dog and joining them with a loving family. Sarah especially enjoys caring for the senior age dogs that come in with special needs.
Sarah and her family have lived and worked in the Portland area since 1993 and enjoy all the natural beauty and hiking opportunities in the northwest.
Sarah Bridger
Board Member
Kristin is a born and raised Oregonian. She's loved all dogs since she was very young but she fell in love with pugs at her first job at a doggie daycare. In 2011, she adopted her first pug from PPR and another in 2017, then Kristin began fostering in 2020. Kristin has fostered 30+ pugs/dogs and has no plans on slowing down.
In addition to fostering, Kristin has been very active with our social media accounts, especially TikTok (like a true millennial).
Kristin Conforti-Larson
Board Member
Rima Veltkamp
Rima has been volunteering with Pacific Pug Rescue since 2015. She initially contributed as a photographer before transitioning to fostering dogs. Her fostering expertise includes rehabilitating dogs recovering from orthopedic surgeries and working with fearful or behaviorally challenged pugs. Some refer to her as the "Pug Whisperer."
Currently, Rima serves as a general board member and volunteer coordinator.
Rima shares her home with five pugs: Luna, Stout, Echo, Emma, and Popcorn.
Board Member
Contact Us
Snail Mail:
Pacific Pug Rescue
2850 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Walker Center #221
Beaverton, OR 97005
Voicemail or Text: (503) 704-3587
Adoption Information:
adoptions@pacificpugrescue.org
General Questions:
pugs@pacificpugrescue.org
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