who we are

Co-Founder, Board Member & Director

Lauren studied Merchandising Management at Michigan State University. Lauren currently works as an Assistant Purchasing Program Manager in the automotive industry and has over 18 years of experience in procurement and logistics. 

Lauren has loved and rescued pets her entire life. She currently resides in metro Detroit with her four dogs (Marley, Ruca, Hazel & PJ) and husband, Drew. 

Lauren is very passionate about raising money and awareness for animals in need. If she could, she would save every homeless and neglected animal she came across...and, trust us, she tries! 

Lauren is the heart and soul of Peace Love & Paws Rescue, dedicating countless hours to the cause. She works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly while also pushing forward the rescue's bigger picture goals and mission. 

Co-Founder, Board Member & Treasurer

Onya is a graduate of Wayne State University with a double major in Accounting and Finance and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Onya has worked in the finance and accounting field for over 18 years. 

Onya’s passion for dogs began in 2013 when she adopted her first greyhound, Chase, from Motorcity Greyhound Rescue. Since then, Onya has adopted and fostered numerous dogs. 

She volunteers in several capacities, including working on various events to educate people about rescuing, assisting in fundraising activities, and conducting in-home visits for potential adopters. 

She currently resides in metro Detroit with her dogs, Tico & Roxy.

Board Member, Foster, Marketing/Merchandising/Events

Elizabeth is a graduate of Michigan State University. She currently works as a Marketing Director in the for a beauty supply company. 

Elizabeth has been passionate about animal rescue for as long as she can remember. Elizabeth enjoys witnessing the remarkable resilience of rescue dogs and has fostered for over a decade (she lost count at 150 dogs). 

She enjoys the tough medical and senior cases most, and definitely has a type: the skrunklier, the better! She's never met an animal that she didn't fall in love with on the spot. 

She lives in metro Detroit with her two wonky dogs, Josie and Fozzie Bear, who were previous fosters. 

Board Member & Foster 

Lead Feline Intake Coordinator

Alana grew up in rural mid-Michigan and earned a Bachelor of Science with departmental honors from Alma College. Her diverse professional background includes experience in hospitality, retail, caregiving, event planning, education, and accounting, shaping her adaptability and strong work ethic.

A lifelong animal advocate, Alana has been actively involved in rescue since 2009 through fostering, TNR (trap-neuter-return), adoption, volunteering, fundraising, and community education.

Alana leads Peace Love and Paws Rescue’s feline program, coordinating care and placements. She is especially passionate about TNR efforts, fostering bottle-fed kittens and medical cases.

Alana lives in Richmond, Michigan, with her husband, Todd, their dog Kenzie (a PLPR alum), and their cats, Edward and Squeaks—all rescues.

Lead Adoption Event Coordinator & Foster 

 Diana is a graduate of Lake Superior State University with a Bachelor degree in Business. 

After a few years in the field, she realized that her childhood dream of being a teacher was calling. Diana received her Master’s degree in Education from Wayne State University with a focus on Early Childhood Education and began teaching in 2004. 

She has always found passion in helping others and watching a friend’s journey of fostering dogs decided to try it out. All of her own dogs are rescues from Detroit and it just made sense to help out there. 

Diana hasn’t looked back, continues to foster (only adopted one of them so far), and has joined in helping Peace Love and Paws Rescue.