Purrr Team

Andrew Heller has devoted himself to charitable efforts throughout his life. He co-founded Purrr, Inc, in 2019 with his wife, Tanya Lynn Heller, to help capture, spay, neuter, and domesticate feral cats and kittens in Broward County and find forever homes for them. He has deepened his love for animals and regularly helps rehabilitate and care for a variety of rescue cats and dogs including a variety with health challenges such as blindness and other health issues.

Andrew was a Member of the Board of Overseers and of the Graduate Advisory Board of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for 21 years. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale which is associated with Nova Southeastern University. And he is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Jack and Jill Children’s Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL, a preschool and elementary school serving underprivileged children. He is the Trustee of the Andrew M. Heller Family Foundation.

Professionally, Andrew founded Heller Capital Corporation in 1986. Heller Capital has provided financing for start-up companies and acquisitions in manufacturing, financial services, medical technology, real estate development and finance, and natural resource exploration and development.

Andrew received a BA in Math and Economics from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT in 1977. And he received an MBA in International Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1979.

Hi! I’m Angie. My passion for animals has been lifelong and all-consuming. I have never stayed long in a home where I could not have pets (seriously, I bought my first home specifically so that I could have more fur babies). I’ve pranced along many different career paths throughout the years, but helping establish and maintain a strict standard of excellence for Purrr is the first thing I’ve ever done that truly felt like home.

I honed my skills in marketing, planning, and management in the corporate world, earning several awards and commendations along the way, but I always felt like something was missing. Joining Purrr has given me purpose and drive, knowing that even the tiniest thing I do is making the biggest difference in the lives of animals that may otherwise have been looked over. I simply cannot see myself doing anything else – this is my dream job and I look forward to taking Purrr to new heights!

My love of felines began at the age of four, when I carried home a stray kitten in my arms and begged my parents to let me keep her. They acquiesced and opened their heart and home to her. She was everything a little girl dreams of for a furry companion – loving, soft, and cute as could be.

Since then, my life has always been made complete with the companionship of felines in my home. I’ve been blessed with many kitties who have lived long lives with me.

It is an honor and privilege to be able to assist the Purrr team raising awareness of Purrr’s mission, helping the community with spay and neuter services, and finding fabulous homes for Purrr’s fortunate felines.

Hi, my name is Marina, and I am super happy to work for an amazing place like Purrr! Coming into work every day and being around so many furry friends is incredibly heartwarming. Animals are my life and I have the cutest tuxedo rescue-kitty in the world named, Oreo. Who saved who you ask? Oreo saved me!

Hi! My name is Kevin and I grew up here in South Florida. My love for cats started when I got my first cat, Pepper and now I am proud to share that I have five! Being a Wellness Advocate for Purrr is a lot of fun and I’m grateful to be part of such a wonderful, caring team. It’s kind of Purrrfect!