“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.
Annie Naves, Board Chair
Annie Naves serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Bounce Animal Rescue, providing strategic leadership and governance to support the organization’s mission and long-term growth. She works closely with the Executive Director and Board to strengthen organizational effectiveness, advance strategic priorities, and help expand Bounce’s impact across Colorado.
Professionally, Annie leads a Project Management Office for a local technology company and brings experience in organizational leadership, governance, and operational excellence to support Bounce’s continued success.
A lifelong animal lover, Annie moved to Colorado in 2018 and became involved with local rescue organizations through volunteering and fostering. She and her husband adopted their dog, Cooper, from Bounce Animal Rescue in 2020, inspiring her commitment to giving back to the organization that brought him into their family.
Email: annie@BounceAnimalRescue.org
Charles (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