Jeffrey Friend
Director of Operations
Jeffrey has worked in animal related non-profits for his entire professional career and has a passion for animal welfare and canine behaviour. He graduated with a MSc. in Animal Science specializing in canine behaviour and welfare from the University of Alberta. Jeffrey has two dogs, Yoghurt a yellow lab and Tiberius a Siberian Husky, both are certified as wellness dogs with CAAWLS. Yoghurt loves visiting schools with young kids and Tiberius enjoys visits with people experiencing homelessness.
Contact: coordinator@caawls.org
Rae Desmarais
Fund Development and Events Coordinator
Much of Rae’s professional career has been focused in the non-profit sector. With a passion for animals, Rae has had the privilege of supporting a number of animal-focused organizations in Edmonton. Her educational background has been centered around non-profit management and has allow her to achieve her CVA designation as a volunteer management professional. Outside of work, Rae enjoys spending time with her cats and birds. She also likes to offer her time as a foster parent for cats and kittens in need.
Contact: donate@caawls.org
Yoghurt
Yoghurt has been a CAAWLS Celebrity since 2022. You will often see him walking the pedways in downtown Edmonton, and at many CAAWLS events which he attends with his dad Jeff. He loves visiting kindergarten the most and he is always excited when he walks into a school. His favourite activities are stealing his brother Tiberius’ food and getting bum scratches.
Tiberius
Tiberius joined CAAWLS in 2023, following in his brother, Yoghurt’s, footsteps. CAAWLS since 2023. He loves getting to go to post secondary institutions where he can be a little more energetic. His favourite activities are sneaking kisses when people aren’t looking and giving people Husky sass for not paying attention to him.