Rise Again Animal Rescue was started by four likeminded individuals who saw the same need in the animal rescue world: to advocate for those most at risk for euthanasia and premature death — neonate kittens and medically complex animals. Our commitment is to always put animals’ needs first. With over half a century of combined experience, we are ready to provide necessary care and the best chance of survival for these challenging cases.
MEET OUR TEAM
Danielle McKibban
Danielle has been volunteering in animal welfare for over 20 years. She has fostered multiple cats, kittens, dogs, and even a pig! She has a passion for special needs animals, in addition to medical and behavioral cases.
Danielle has managed a volunteer program at an open-intake animal shelter, headed large-scale fundraising events, and contributed significantly to other rescue organizations with photography, videography, graphic design, and social media marketing. She is also invested in teaching our youth about animal kindness and rescue!
Danielle is a registered nurse in Philadelphia. She has specialized in cardiology the majority of her career, aside from working as an on-call hospice nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and three cats. Fun fact: Danielle and her husband met while they were both volunteering at a local shelter!
Ekaterina Sedia
Ekaterina (Kat) Sedia is a lifelong animal lover, with over forty years of experience in cat husbandry. She has fostered dozens of cats and kittens, many with special needs. She has a special place in her heart for cats with neurological disorders, and challenging behavioral cases.
She is a professor of biology at Stockton University, where she teaches classes in ecology, plant science, genetics, and professional writing.
Kat currently lives in Hammonton with her two dogs, Rory and Cookie; two cats, Phineas and David Cronenberg; and her husband Chris.
Patty Lafferty
Patty is an artist, Mom, voracious reader and a total phytophile. Working from home as a painter while raising her children has provided the perfect environment for fostering with multiple rescues. Over the past 15 years she has grown a deep passion for neonatal feline care with the last 8 years devoted solely to caring for kittens as young as a few hours old. She firmly believes that undertaking even the direst situations is always worth a try. Patty aims to show others that there is a little something we can all do that will make a big impact in the lives of these animals.
Dana Gregg
Dana is a local businesswoman, mom, grandmom, and a guardian of many furry family members! She is an experienced foster, having cared for kittens, medically urgent animals, and cats abandoned by their owners. She works for Oaks Integrated Quality Assurance as a Safety Inspection Specialist. She also makes herbal beauty products, drawing on her knowledge of medicinal plants and aromatherapy. She hopes that one day rescues and shelters are no longer needed and every animal has a loving family and home; until then, Dana will be saving lives!