Meet Our Board

Lyss, or "Bella" as she has been called, started it all! Archie's Angels Rabbit Rescue was born when she recognized the need for rabbit education and rescuing/re-homing in Lethbridge. Lyss spearheaded the expansion into Archie's Exotic Pet Rescue after she became trained as a reptile/other exotic educator (including kangaroos!) and recognized the need for these animals to also find homes. She has a variety of artistic education under her belt, is qualifying as a House Rabbit Educator, and takes Vet Technician courses online.

Chantelle helped Lyss set-up and expand Archie's Angels Rabbit Rescue, now Archie's Exotic Pet Rescue. She has overseen many fundraising efforts and runs the rabbit bonding services. Chantelle also covers financial management, hay sourcing and distribution, events, rabbit care and grooming. She has 3 children and is qualifying to become a House Rabbit Educator.

Dana was introduced to the rescue through the fostering program—her daughter wanted a pet and fostering a rabbit was a great way to determine suitability. She helps with operational and administrative management, transportation, events, the website, and rabbit care.
Dana is a healthcare data analyst by day and has 3 teenagers.

Kaylee was first introduced to rabbits three years ago after rescuing and adopting a domestic rabbit that had been abandoned in her neighborhood. Since then, she has become passionate about helping rabbits just like hers. Kaylee assists the rescue with financial tracking and other administrative and operational tasks.

After years of hard work, she is now practicing as a dentist in Lethbridge! In her free time, she camps with her family in BC or snuggles her bunny.

Sabrina joined the rescue after falling in love with her foster bunny. She co-manages the website, and assists with fundraising initiatives, graphic design, educational materials, merchandise sourcing, and social media. She is the mother of 5 children and grandmother of 8 and also has 2 small birds. Sabrina has an educational background in graphic design.

From Cara:
Hello👋🏼 I’m Cara & I feel so lucky to be part of this community of animal loving people!
I am a mom to 5 kiddos, only 2 left at home WHEW…dogs, cats, birbs & an adorable bonded pair of bunnies named Poppy and Peanut.🥰
My husband has the patience of a saint and has given up pretending he doesn’t love our full house—we wouldn’t have it any other way!❤️

Natasha has been married for about 10 years and runs a fully licensed, vegan hair salon out of her home. She and her husband also run an online clothing business (@TheDustyGnat) and local microgreen business (@SoilBabyCo)! Natasha was first introduced to rabbits when a dumped domestic showed up in her backyard just a few months before the rescue was founded. She was immediately drawn to Archie's because she recognized how desperately it was needed. Natasha is an expert bonder and has helped with bonding and social media communications. She adores all animals and has 2 cats and 3 bunnies. Find @Bagelthegiant on Instagram!

Mia is a student at the University of Lethbridge. She studies languages and business with a hope of working internationally one day. Mia is originally from the east coast of Canada and speaks 3 languages: English, French, and Spanish. She loves exotic plants, skiing, art, travelling, baking, and animals. She assists the rescue with social media, marketing, graphic design, and occasional events.

April lives in Taber and has been passionate about rabbits her entire life. Her love for our long-eared friends started when she was just 6 years old, when she got her first pet bunny, Thumper. April has passed that love for rabbits on to her own daughter, who was the one to introduce the foster program to April.
April spends her days working in healthcare,  and her nights caring for personal and rescue rabbits!

Do you have a passion for rabbits or other exotic pets? Is animal rescue something you would like to be a part of in our community?

We require your commitment and enthusiasm.