“It takes nothing away from a human
to be kind to an animal.” Joaquin Phoenix
Mission
To rescue and transition displaced domestic animals into their ideal homes.
Vision
Leading rescue innovation by adding significant value to the lives of animals and the community.
Values
Collaboration with people to save animals. Excellence and education in a foster-based community. Positive, compassionate, selfless, and giving attitudes.
Leading the pack in developing rescue organizations.
The Board
Board of Directors meetings are open to the public. Please contact us for more information if you would like to attend.
Kristi Ross, Board Chair
In 2008, Kristi opened her home to a rescue puppy with a wagging tail and hopeful eyes. Since that first fostering experience, over 400 fosters have found a safe place to land with Kristi and her husband Jay, before bouncing into the arms of their new families.
Kristi brings a diverse background in entreprenuership and a solutions based leadership style to her position as the Chairwoman of the Bounce Animal Rescue Board of Directors.
In addition to her non-profit work, Kristi fills her life managing her own business and team of over 18 employees, while spending time with her three rescue dogs and embracing the Colorado lifestyle.
Bo Viger, Vice Chair
Bo has lived in the Fort Collins area for over 40 years. He attended Colorado State University majoring in both Marketing and Computer Science, and worked in the high tech industry for over 30 years before retiring. Bo has previously served on the parent-volunteer board for the Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST), and has been an avid volunteer at Bounce Animal Rescue for over four years. In addition to his wife, Sharron, he has two adult daughters, Kristin and Rachel, and two golden retrievers: Strata, an 11-year-old female golden that he re-homed from a breeder six years ago, and Tucker, an 11-year-old male golden rescue that he adopted through Bounce three years ago. Bo is a huge fan of dogs and especially loves helping unwanted, abused and/or abandoned dogs find the safe and loving home that they deserve.
Email: Bo@BounceAnimalRescue.org
Jennifer Darnell, Treasurer
Jen was born and raised in Loveland, Colorado but now lives in Greeley with her husband and two children. She attended the University of Northern Colorado earning degrees in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting as well as a History degree with a minor in Mathematics. In 2015, she earned her CPA license and in 2020, earned a Master of Taxation degree through University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. She enjoys helping clients navigate the complexities of tax law. Jen has always loved animals but was never allowed to have them growing up. She more than makes up for that now with 3 dogs, 2 cats and 5 fish tanks. Helping animals is Jen’s passion and she volunteers, fosters and supports many Northern Colorado animal rescue organizations. She is excited to be a part of the Bounce Animal Rescue Board of Directors and help the organization continue their mission.
Annie Naves, Board Member
Annie was born in Vermont and lucky enough to grow up in a home filled with animals and on acres of land to run wild. She attended the University of San Diego to study Business Administration & Management. After university, Annie moved north to the Bay Area beginning her career in the technology industry, focusing on Business Operations and Project Management. In 2018, Annie relocated to Colorado and fell in love with volunteering and fostering with local rescue organizations and her now-husband shortly after. They adopted their first dog together, Cooper, from Bounce Animal Rescue in 2020 and he is the joyful center of their home. Always an animal lover and wanting to find a way to give back to her local community while applying her professional skillset, Annie joined the Bounce Animal Rescue Board of Directors in 2025. In her free time, Annie enjoys getting outside for hikes and park days, reading mysteries, and spending time with her friends and family.
Email: annie@BounceAnimalRescue.org