Meet Our Team

Robin Shover

President & Founder

Where to begin… Robin has always had a love for animals since she was just a little girl. Though challenged in the beginning by what she’d been exposed to in the rescue world, her love has grown in to a “passion” and she realized there was no longer a choice and her purpose is to save as many dogs as she can. The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan is her favorite show; she recognized how critical it is to learn and share awareness of rehabilitating dogs and training people.

Robin had been saving dogs on her own and through other rescue groups for 5+ years when she finally decided to grow her own rescue and spread selflessness to these precious creatures who give and teach us so much as therapy dogs, military dogs and companion dogs. She believes in unconditional love, tolerance, forgiveness, educating children on how to respect and be responsible, opening our hearts and so much more. Her experiences through the years have proved how special these animals are. She is a huge advocate against animal abuse or neglect, and stands for tough laws for the voiceless.

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Katie Anderson

Vice President & Transport & Foster Team Leader

Kate has loved dogs all her life. She is one of those annoying people who can’t let a dog pass by without stopping you to ask what kind of dog it is, how old and if it can be pet — takes a long time to walk up Church Street!

Kate grew up with a Boarder Terrier named Ida who was her best friend. She graduated form UVM in 2003 and has been full time dental hygienist in Burlington since. Shortly after graduation she met her husband and together they got a dog. At 23 and 27 years old they had no idea what they were in for. He was a terrier mix and his name was Duncan. Through trial and error with Duncan they learned a lot about how to handle the unexpected. He was the center of their lives for 12 years. In 2014 he died suddenly and unexpectedly. They were at a loss. Unsure if they were ready for another dog yet or what type of dog they were looking for fostering seemed like a great idea.

On July 4, 2015 they meet there first foster at transport. His name was Brodie and 4 days later they officially adopted him. A few months later they were ready for another foster. Taco came off transport underweight and scared, but tail wagging. Taco was adopted by them 2 weeks later. Both Brodie and Taco were hours away from euthanasia when Passion 4 Paws stepped in and saved them. Taco needed expensive veterinary care to treat heartworm which the rescue covered. If it weren’t for Passion 4 Paws, Brodie and Taco would not be here. Kate and JP volunteer with Passion 4 Paws to help give other dogs a chance at finding there happily ever afters. Kate partners with Jeannine to organize and support our fosters and volunteers.

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Jeannine Longchamp

VIP Volunteer & Foster Team Leader

Jeannine and Robin have known each other for years and when she unexpectedly lost her beloved boxer mix rescue, she noticed Robin posting dogs in need of foster or adoption. Within a short time, one caught her eye and the connection was undeniable. She adopted Doug (aka Fox) in 2014 at their meet and greet (on her birthday!!). In July of 2015, she wanted to give back to this remarkable rescue and began volunteering at adoption events and fundraisers. Along came a pup in need of a foster home that pulled at her heart strings, so with the help of her husband Joe, daughter Keller, son Cameron and her two beloved dogs Benni and Doug, they have since fostered several of our success stories. With Jeannine and her family’s love and passion for dogs, they have opened their home and hearts to these very special pups.

Jeannine went on to accept the VIP role of our Foster Team Leader. She is the “go to” person that oversees all foster dogs and their families, provides assistance with resources/materials, coordinating emails, RSVP’s for adoption/fundraising events and general fostering questions/concerns. If you would like more information on our Foster Program or help with your foster write-up’s, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Stepheni Hunt

Board Member | Applications Team Leader

Steph started volunteering at a local dog rescue walking dogs and taking them out on hikes with her. The more time she spent with these dogs, the more she realized how misunderstood they were. Their stories inspired her to do more and to become more involved – so she began fostering dogs with Passion 4 Paws. Stepheni joined Passion 4 Paws in July of 2015 and has taken on many different roles.

“I have laughed, I have cried, I have learned A LOT, but most of all I can’t imagine my life not being part of rescue. I value any role I play in helping a dog find their way… home”

And after over a year of fostering, she “ foster failed” with Abe, a young pup who came along who Steph couldn’t imagine her life without. After adopting Abe, and what this “shelter dog” has brought to her life, rescue work only became more important to her. Her favorite days are spent out on the trail with rescue pups!

Please contact Steph if you are looking for an update on your adoption application!

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Lauren Petrie

VIP Volunteer & Volunteer Team Coordinator 

Lauren grew up in Connecticut and moved to Vermont in the Summer of 2016. Soon after, she got a very goofy, sweet, and outgoing chocolate lab, Ryder that helped her gain more experience working with dogs (they’ve completed 5 obedience classes with various trainers and hope to become a therapy dog team in the next couple years), and developed a deeper passion for working with dogs. To save money to buy a home, she started her own dog walking/sitting business on the weekends outside of her full-time job, where she worked with 35 different dogs in one year throughout Chittenden County. After gaining more experience working with various dogs and researching rescues in the Chittenden County area and hearing so many wonderful things about the attention given to every pup and their placement through Passion 4 Paws, Lauren knew she wanted to get involved. 

After becoming a volunteer in the Summer of 2018, Lauren and her boyfriend bought a home and started fostering with P4P to provide a safe, loving environment that would provide pups the opportunity to learn, and knew their pup Ryder, was ready to welcome foster pups into their home. In the Spring of 2019, she learned of the Volunteer Team Leader opening and immediately knew that would be something she would love to do. Outside of her full-time job at a local tech company, Lauren loves spending time outdoors with dog, Ryder, and spending weekends helping the rescue with events, transport, and foster dogs in need of a quiet, loving, learning environment.

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Shanna Brady

Events Team Lead

Dogs have always had a special place in Shanna’s heart. As a child she would leave pleading notes and pictures around the house, begging her parents to get a dog…She wouldn’t settle for a hamster or a cat! Something about dogs has touched her heart from the very beginning. Her family eventually welcomed Midge, a German Shepherd, to the family. While in Massachusetts, she volunteered at high kill shelters—socializing and walking the pups in hopes they would get adopted. She also showed AKC dogs for a family friend and became quite a dog breed nerd.

As an adult, Shanna adopted a young American Bulldog, Kayda. Kayda was one of those dogs that filled your heart and drove you mad, all in about 3 seconds. It’s through the trials and tribulations of raising a bully breed dog, that she fell in love with them. In 2019, at 12 years old Kayda was diagnosed with a heart tumor and it was then, in her sudden absence, that Shanna realized a home isn’t a home without a dog. Although her heart was broken after losing her first fur baby, she knew she had a lot of love to give. Her first foster with Passion 4 Paws, Juno (FKA Bruno) was a foster fail within the first week. She then started volunteering at transport and was hooked. After a few successful fosters, she failed again and Hazel (FKA Angel) joined the Brady family.

Shanna now focuses on events. She is overjoyed to be a part of helping save dogs in need and often refers to her work at Passion 4 Paws as her soul medicine

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