My passion for animals started as a child raising my rabbits as pets to show at 4-H and taking dogs to dog classes. I came up with this idea with the late Alexis Gibson whose passion drove my passion as well to develop a new organization. She unfortunately passed in April of 2024 leaving a deep hole in my heart. She came up with our name and helped our mission. In her honor, I will continue to fight and save the unwanted. 

I have been doing animal rescue for 20 years. Whether I volunteered at a shelter, fostered for rescues, been a member on other rescue boards, volunteered at events or you name it I did it. I have learned a lot through my 20 year journey. I especially enjoy training dogs, teaching people and learning behaviors. 

Animal rescue is my passion and it is a big undertaking. I am happy to provide full circle care to our animals with our great team. 

My other passions include my career as a safety professional, my love for running, yoga, wine and volleyball. 

After a fulfilling career as a decorated veteran firefighter, I’ve carried my passion for service into a new chapter, rescuing dogs and supporting Tara, with her vision for Circle of Souls Animal Rescue.

For more than 30 years, I dedicated my life to protecting others and serving my community. Now in retirement, I’m grateful to use those same values of courage, compassion, and commitment to help dogs in need. Every rescue is a chance to give them safety, healing, and the loving homes they deserve.

Standing beside Tara in this mission has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Together, we are committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing as many dogs as we can, while building a community that believes in second chances.

I invite you to join us—adopt, volunteer, or donate to help change the lives of these incredible dogs. With your support, we can give them the future they deserve.

Cindy Pfingsten

Events Coordinator 

Cindy is the dynamic events coordinator for Circle Souls Animal Rescue. 

Her firsthand experience with the rescue’s mission fuels her passion for supporting its life-changing work. 

With creativity and dedication, Cindy ensures every event is not just memorable but truly epic, helping raise awareness and support for animals in need. 

Her enthusiasm and organizational expertise make her an invaluable part of the Circle of Souls family.

Katie McCants

    Transport Team, Events Team, Grant Writing

Board Member

Katie is a lifelong dog lover and advocate for those who deserve love, safety, and a second chance. 

By day, she serves as Vice President of Operations, but her heart is firmly rooted in rescue work and animal advocacy. 

She shares her home with her husband Andrew, her beloved 15-year-old best friend rescue dog Charlotte and her newest family member, Ellie—an energetic rescue from Circle of Souls. 

Katie is honored to join the Board and looks forward to combining her corporate experience with her passion for pups to help make a meaningful impact, one wagging tail at a time.

Debby Cumings

Transport Coordinator,

Events Team

Board Member

Debby Cumings is a devoted wife, mother, stepmother, and grandmother whose greatest passion is saving animals. 

She plays a vital role in rescue through transporting, ensuring dogs make it safely from shelters to foster and forever homes. 

For Debby, every trip is a chance to give animals hope and a new beginning.