Minneapolis, MN

Our Twin Cities Team Leads and volunteers work in unbridled collaboration to raise money for their Minneapolis and St. Paul SDC Teams. To donate to their efforts to provide free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities, click here.

Team Lead:

Stefan Knep, DVM

Minnesota import from Germany (29 years ago). 1 wife, 3 kids, 2 dogs, 2 crested geckos, approximately 45 tarantulas.

Co-Team Leads:

Laura Ziegler Gurda, DVM

Wisconsin raised, Minnesotan by marriage. Veterinarian by profession, mom by choice. Loves a senior street dog named Soca. Roots in shelter medicine, One Health, and emergency medicine.  Passions for family, friends, food, outdoors, and music. 

Debranique Pitter

Born in Jamaica, raised in Minnesota. Graduate from University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science with a pre-vet emphasis. Enthusiastic about senior dogs, endangered exotic wild wildlife, plants, and scary movies.

Fundraising & Digital Media Coordinator:

Caitlyn Mersereau

I was raised in Wisconsin and grew up surrounded by newfoundlands. As a veterinary technician working alongside Dr. Stefan, I share my home with two beloved cats, Norman and Pamela. In my down time, I find joy in crafting and listening to Blink 182.

Volunteer Coordinator:

Keanna Duvall

Photo and bio coming soon.

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