How many times has your cat or dog or other pet accidentally gotten out of your home or yard? Did you know that if they are brought into an animal shelter, the fees to reclaim your pet can be in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars? Economic disparities mean that pet owners with lower disposable income are not able to bring their pets home from a shelter. Animal shelters and animal control agencies recognize that this a barrier to reuniting pets with their families and disproportionally affects communities that have been marginalized. Join our roundtable discussion with four organizations who are changing the system to ensure that more pets are reunited with their families. https://lnkd.in/gNwYngMH
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This is a must read by my incredible colleague Elise Winn on the people and pets of Kern County, California. For the past year, Elise has immersed herself in narrative storytelling and deep listening and it shows in her writing. This piece beautifully captures all the layers and nuances of the issues that affect communities.
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I’m happy to share that I’ve joined the board of My Dog Is My Home, an incredible organization working at the intersection of housing and animal wellbeing. https://lnkd.in/gR2CuQCC
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What an honor to present on Diversity Equity and Inclusion with a powerhouse group. Thank you Jyothi V. Robertson DVM, DABVP for your thoughtful leadership and Cristie Kamiya, D.V.M., M.B.A. Sheila Donya Kouhkan for the collective wisdom and vulnerability.
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HEART LA works tirelessly to keep people and pets housed in Los Angeles. Please join me in supporting this crucial work led by an all women-of-color team.
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Job alert for veterinarians: Associate Director role at UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine program; will focus on access to veterinary care and leading a team of veterinary professionals. https://lnkd.in/gmH9JdgT