In July 2006, Hannah Holland was diagnosed with nasal osteosarcoma of the skull. Little information about her condition was available and what information her owner, Mike Holland, could find was hard to understand. So, Mike teamed up with Ryan Traylor, Tonie Stevens and other like-minded Richmond leaders to create FETCH, a non-profit designed to raise awareness, to educate and provide pet owners greater access to information about pet cancer, senior care and treatment options. With a prognosis of only two months left, Mike set out to do as much as he could to help Hannah fight this disease through various treatment measures. Hannah fought against the odds and lost her battle two years later. Her spirit lives on in the mission of FETCH.
Joanne Silverman is a Richmond native, businesswoman, but most importantly a devoted mother & passionate animal lover. Joanne left her business of 20 years to become Executive Director of FETCH in 2008. A life long animal activist and volunteer, the opportunity with FETCH was a fulfillment of a constant dedication to animals, their health & well- being. She is inspired daily by her daughter Emma, her dogs Asia & Buddy, her cat Ernie and a very fast turtle named Guppy.
Robin joined FETCH as the Director of Corporate & Public Relations in May of 2010. A Richmond native, Robin has 10 years of media, marketing and development experience. She has always had a passion and love for all animals and is so happy to be working at FETCH to help give our pets a better chance for long, healthy lives. Robin and her husband live in the Byrd Park area with their beautiful little girl, May and their two four-legged kids, Josie and Floyd.
After completing graduate school at Appalachian State University, Seth looked to move back to his birth state. Seth joined FETCH in June of 2011 with a background in political campaigning. He is excited about his new position as he has always been an animal lover. He looks forward to using his unique skill set to help FETCH achieve new goals and help all pets enjoy a long and fruitful life. He enjoys live music, cooking, outdoor activities and spending time with his 10 year old Dalmatian Lucy and his 2 year old GSP Crosby.
Upon graduating from VCU with a degree in Humantities and Science, Kathryn fell in love with Richmond and has been here for 11 years. Starting out in the non-profit workplace and switching to corporate, she soon realized that her heart belongs to not only non- profits; but a non profit that serves four legged companions. She loves to read, be outdoors, enjoy great company and of course, spend time with her favorite Golden Retriever, Lenny
