Andrea has owned ferrets since 2003 and also has cats in addition to her FRES foster ferrets. Andrea became involved in FRES in 2005 when she saw a need to help educate the public about ferrets and to help bring recognition to the FRES name.

Mark has owned ferrets for many years, and presently owns 7. After attending the 2002 FRESky Ferret Fun Run, Mark became involved with FRES because he saw the education being shared with the public and how receptive they were to it, and wanted to be able to share his knowledge and expertise. Mark's goals for the Society include being the best provider of ferret care and rescue and education. In his spare time, Mark likes to spend time with his family and in the spring and summer Mark likes to golf.

When Lori became involved with FRES as a foster home, she had no idea how it would change her life. The compassion, commitment and drive of FRES compelled her to become involved in bettering the lives of ferrets in our community. She currently shares her home with cats, fish, a ferret of her own (adopted from FRES) and also has foster ferrets. Lori has a Certified Management Accountant designation and is employed in the oil and gas industry. Her interests include spending time with her family and fuzzies, as well as gardening, sewing and hiking. Lori's goal is to educate people to understand the needs of ferrets and hopes that someday all ferrets will lead rewarding lives as members of loving homes.

Derrick moved to Calgary from Ottawa where he was involved with the local ferret rescue. He became involved with FRES shortly upon moving to Calgary and wanted to help in any way he could. Derrick started out with volunteering at our bingo events and now also fosters for FRES. Derrick also shares his home with his girlfriend Nicky and their cat Tiger.

Shannon has been a dedicated volunteer with FRES for many years. She can often be found helping out with our bingo fundraising events and is also kept busy with her foster ferrets, personal ferrets, cat and dog.

Over the years Marcy and her family have owned over twenty ferrets, most of whom being the ferrets that no one else wanted due to their special medical or behavioral needs. Marcy became involved with FRES because she saw a need for representation for these often-misunderstood animals.