Say Hello To Our Team

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Dr. Beata Weiermiller

Founder & President

I am a practicing physician, entrepreneur, and an avid animal LOVER.
Volunteering at Detroit Animal Care has fueled my passion to help the homeless dogs in the city. My goal is to improve the lives shelter Detroit dogs one dog at a time.

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Marie Catanzaro

Secretary

I started fostering dogs over 6 years ago and have fostered over 30 dogs helping them adjust to being in a home and finding their furever family. My favorite dogs to foster are the seniors and those who are vision and/or hearing impaired.  In fact, my  one foster fail was an 11 year old Brussels Griffon mix about 8 lbs who is now 15 and going strong  My life goal is to make the difference in a dog's life by loving them one by one until they each find their family.

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Rajan Telang

Treasurer

Raj is the Director of Regulatory Affairs at DTE Energy and is a certified public accountant.  He is excited to be part of Detroit District 5 Animal Alliance Board.  Raj and his wife Susan both graduated from Wayne State University and have been long supporters of Wayne State and other organizations in Detroit.

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Dr. Catherine Pokropek

Social Media & Fundraising

I have been a practicing physician since 2011.  From a young age, I have had a passion for animals and continue to be involved in various advocacy efforts to support animals in the metro Detroit area. I believe one person can make a difference, and when you get a group of people together for a good cause amazing things can happen. Working with District 5, I hope to bring awareness to the many pups searching for their happily ever after.

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Dr. Lorrie Dibenedetto

Medical Liaison

My name is Lorrie Dibenedetto, DVM. I graduated from Michigan State University in 1995 and have been practicing small animal medicine in the metro Detroit area. I have been at Maple Veterinary Hospital for 17 years. I enjoy doing surgery and client education. Outside of the clinic I enjoy traveling and spending time with my husband and children. I am looking forward to being part of the District 5 Animal Alliance board.