Serving The Animals of Riverside County
Our Mission
To support the Riverside County Department of Animal Services by providing programs of public awareness, education and communication, as well as County resource support through volunteer and fundraising activities.
 
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About Us


The ASK Foundation was formed as a California non-profit 501(C)3 charitable organization dedicated to serving the needs of the animals in Riverside County and the mission of the Riverside County Department of Animal Services.


The ASK Foundation Board of Directors is a group of animal-loving individuals who represent the broad spectrum of animals within the county including domestic pets, service animals, livestock and wildlife, as depicted on our logo.


We come from diverse backgrounds, including wildlife preservation, livestock, companion animals, service animals, rescues, sheltering, training and behavior.


We are united by the common goals of ASK: to help ensure the compassionate and humane support of the animals of our community through public education, special programs and community outreach.
Our Board Of Directors


Carolyn Badger, president of ASK, worked in journalism for 30-plus years and now concentrates on volunteerism. Her first dog, a chow chow, taught her the human-animal bond and is the inspiration for her continued commitment to helping shelter animals. She currently has two rescue dogs and lives in Riverside.

Mike Gardner is the former Ward 1 Riverside City Council Representative.  He was elected in November 2007.  Mike came to Riverside in 1971 to complete his education at UCR.  He worked in a variety of management positions at Southern California Edison for 23 years.

 

As a passionate animal advocate Mike has been the lead Council Member for the City of Riverside in adopting legislation for mandatory spay/neuter and microchipping of pets, promoting adoption of shelter pets and supporting Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) of feral cats when possible.

Emma Perez-Singh iis an Administrative Services Manager for the Riverside County Continuum of Care. She has over a decade of experience working in animal welfare, where she created programs to support the homeless and their pets. In October 2021, Emma transitioned into homeless services full time. Emma is passionate about keeping pets and their owners together -- especially for persons transitioning from homelessness to housing. Emma graduated from California Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2006 and a Master of Arts in Public Administration in 2008. Emma has lived in the City of Riverside since 2005 with her husband, two daughters, and 3 fur babies.
Richard De Atley retired from journalism in September 2020 after a 45-year career as a reporter and editor, with 30 of those years at The Press-Enterprise. He also worked for The Associated Press in Los Angeles and New York, and for City News Service in Los Angeles. He has won awards from the California News Publishers Association and the Inland Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. He is the author of “Long Beach: The Golden Shore: A History of the City and Port.” He graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a double major in journalism and political science. Richard lives in Riverside.
Larry Rubio's more than 42 years of transit experience began in 1978 at Orange County Transit District (now known as Orange County Transportation Authority); then in 1988, Larry moved to Riverside Transit Agency. During his 33 years with RTA, Larry held numerous management positions and in 2001 he was named chief executive officer. Larry retired in December 2021. 

Larry graduated with honors from the University of Redlands, and continued his education at University of California, Riverside, and Indiana University. Larry and his wife, Clara, have seven children and 12 grandchildren. They live in the Woodcrest community of Riverside County.
fLarry Rubio's more than 42 years of transit experience began in 1978 at Orange County Transit District (now known as Orange County Transportation Authority); then in 1988, Larry moved to Riverside Transit Agency. During his 33 years with RTA, Larry held numerous management positions and in 2001 he was named chief executive officer. Larry retired in December 2021. 

Larry graduated with honors from the University of Redlands, and continued his education at University of California, Riverside, and Indiana University. Larry and his wife, Clara, have seven children and 12 grandchildren. They live in the Woodcrest community of Riverside County.
Larry Rubio's more than 42 years of transit experience began in 1978 at Orange County Transit District (now known as Orange County Transportation Authority); then in 1988, Larry moved to Riverside Transit Agency. During his 33 years with RTA, Larry held numerous management positions and in 2001 he was named chief executive officer. Larry retired in December 2021. 

Larry graduated with honors from the University of Redlands, and continued his education at University of California, Riverside, and Indiana University. Larry and his wife, Clara, have seven children and 12 grandchildren. They live in the Woodcrest community of Riverside County.
Larry Rubio's more than 42 years of transit experience began in 1978 at Orange County Transit District (now known as Orange County Transportation Authority); then in 1988, Larry moved to Riverside Transit Agency. During his 33 years with RTA, Larry held numerous management positions and in 2001 he was named chief executive officer. Larry retired in December 2021. 

Larry graduated with honors from the University of Redlands, and continued his education at University of California, Riverside, and Indiana University. Larry and his wife, Clara, have seven children and 12 grandchildren. They live in the Woodcrest community of Riverside County.
Larry Rubio's more than 42 years of transit experience began in 1978 at Orange County Transit District (now known as Orange County Transportation Authority); then in 1988, Larry moved to Riverside Transit Agency. During his 33 years with RTA, Larry held numerous management positions and in 2001 he was named chief executive officer. Larry retired in December 2021. 

Larry graduated with honors from the University of Redlands, and continued his education at University of California, Riverside, and Indiana University. Larry and his wife, Clara, have seven children and 12 grandchildren. They live in the Woodcrest community of Riverside County.
Larry Rubio's more than 42 years of transit experience began in 1978 at Orange County Transit District ( now known as Orange County Transportation Authority); then in 1988, Larry moved to Riverside Transit Agency. During his 33 years with RTA, Larry held numerous management positions and in 2001 he was named chief executive officer. Larry retired in December 2021.

Larry graduated with honors from the University of Redlands and continued his education at University of California, Riverside, and Indiana University. Larry and his wife, Clara, have seven children and 12 grandchildren. They live in the Woodcrest community of Riverside County.
Diane Falconer enjoyed 17 years as a naturalist for Riverside County. She has helped get injured wildlife to rehabilitators and has a strong desire to help animals in need.