Ashley Irby

I serve as a board member for Friends of King William Animal Shelter, where I am Chair of the Fundraising Committee and Chair of the Marketing Committee, and I manage the organization’s social media presence. In this capacity, I support outreach, communications, and fundraising initiatives that directly impact the shelter’s operations and the animals in its care. In addition to my organizational role, I am a municipal shelter foster working closely with animals from Regional Animal Shelter – King William, Virginia. I specialize in fostering high-stress and behaviorally sensitive dogs—those who may not thrive in a kennel environment and require a more structured, stable setting to decompress and progress. My foster work focuses on providing consistency, daily care, and behavioral support while coordinating closely with shelter staff and volunteers. I also take an active role in advocacy for the animals in my care, which includes increasing their visibility, supporting their medical needs through fundraising efforts, and working to maintain stable placements whenever possible. My responsibilities extend beyond individual animals to broader community engagement. Through marketing, fundraising, and communications efforts, I help strengthen the connection between the shelter and the community it serves, increasing awareness, support, and placement opportunities for animals in need. At the core of my work is collaboration—between fosters, shelter staff, volunteers, and community members—to ensure that animals receive the time, care, and opportunities necessary to reach successful outcomes.