About 4P4L
Founded in 2012, 4 Paws 4 Life began with a small group of women and one big mission: to give every rescue animal the second chance they deserve.
From day one, we’ve pulled pets from overcrowded shelters, provided critical medical care, and placed thousands of animals in loving homes.
Based in Sedalia, CO, we’ve grown into one of the most active rescues in our area — powered by our adopters, fosters, and supporters who believe, like we do, that every animal is worth fighting for.
Over a decade later, and we still love what we do.
Toni (Founder) and CeeCee in 2012
The 4 Paws That Started it All
At a crowded shelter in Atlanta, our founder Toni walked past hundreds of dogs on death row — and locked eyes with a Dalmatian who smiled at her. Most would've mistaken it for a snarl. But this dog wagged her tail, hopeful and sweet.
Toni adopted her that day - and named her CeeCee.
CeeCee became her shadow, her hiking buddy, her constant. She was gentle, loyal, and deeply loving — proof that a shelter dog isn’t broken… they’re just waiting for someone to say yes.
CeeCee lived 10 joyful years, and her memory lives on as the reason 4 Paws 4 Life was born.
In 2012, with the help of four friends, Toni launched the rescue in CeeCee’s honor — to help more dogs like her get the second chance they deserve.
Every animal we save is because one person believed they were worth it.
Our Team
There’s not a web page big enough to thank all of our staff, volunteers, fosters, and donors.
Interested in joining our time? Click the button below to email your resume!
Executive Team
Toni Barge Abraham
Founder
Mathew Abraham
Chief Operations Officer
Tina Miller
Executive Director
Bailee Wilson
Kennel Operations Manager
Administrative Team
Krystal Aull
Administrative Assistant
Leslie Clark
Administrator
Megan Hallett
Donor Relations Manager
Brit Welch
Foster Coordinator
Samantha Van Laethem
Adoption Coordinator
Lauren McGaughey
Marketing Manager
Trish Woods
Human Resources
