About Us

Community. Canine. Care.

A small team with a steady mission — keeping the dogs of our unhoused neighbors healthy, vaccinated, and home where they belong: by the side of those who love them.

The Hope 4 Hounds team at a clinic

Our Team

Our Team

Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action — meeting people where they are with kindness, care, and a wagging welcome.

What We Do

What We Do

Seeing a need for veterinary care for the dogs of the homeless population, Hope 4 Hounds works to provide free vaccines, health checks, and spay/neuter services. 

Our Mission

Our Mission

Hope 4 Hounds exists to provide no-cost veterinary services to the homeless population within San Antonio, Texas and surrounding areas, so that individual dogs can receive the necessary vaccines and other proactive services while staying with their owners.

"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

— Josh Billings

Leadership

Our Board Members

Meet the dedicated volunteers guiding the mission of Hope 4 Hounds.

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Ross Powell

BOARD PRESIDENT / COFOUNDER

J

Jill Powell

VICE PRESIDENT/ COFOUNDER

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Lisa Montoya 

Chief Medical Officer

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Amber Duron

OPERATIONS MANAGER

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Mark Espina

QUALITY DIRECTOR

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Rebecca Martin

RELATIONS CO-DIRECTOR

K

Kathy Parks

RELATIONS CO-DIRECTOR

Veterinary Team

Meet Our Veterinarians

The licensed professionals who give their time and expertise to keep pups healthy.

Lisa Montoya headshot

Lisa Montoya

DVM / Lead Veterinarian

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Ann Faseler

DVM / Clinic Veterinarian

Janna Grant headshot

Janna Grant

DVM / Clinic Veterinarian

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Jim Elliott

DVM / Clinic Veterinarian