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The rest of our animal kin do not question if they are deserving of love and belonging. I invite you to have the courage to celebrate your uniqueness and recognize that you are an important part of a much larger harmony. #traumarecovery #lifecoachforwomen #traumahealing #roarlikealion #lionsgateportal #lionsgate #8823 #lionsgateportal2023 #lionsgate2023

Beautiful. What a powerful way to communicate so much about your agency's mission and workplace culture as shared by your employees.

WELL-TO-DO. Thankfully, the images of pet-family units among the Black community are slowly becoming commonplace and normal. This is progress. 'Normal' wasn't always the case for images like these. This image, likely taken during the 1920-30s, depicts a dignified young Black man with his spitz. Although the exact origin of the photo isn't known, images of this time told an important story. This is more than a visual representation of a man and his species-diverse family member. The lens of the camera tells a story of status and class. Canine companionship was the megaphone through which African-Americans elevated their social status.  Dog ownership served as a cultural symbol of respectability for African Americans during the Jim Crow era.  Not only did family dog portraits demonstrate pride and love for their species-different family members, it showed African-Americans claiming their place in society. Images like these implicitly stated that Blacks were upstanding citizens with similar values, tastes, and dreams. Or as Ebony magazine creator John H. Johnson stated, it was imperative to “show not only the Negroes, but also white people that Negroes got married, had beauty contests, gave parties, ran successful businesses, and did all the other normal things of life.” In short, these pictures said to the world "we made it". As we celebrate Black History Month in 2024, it is tempting to feel that all images of Black pet-family units are normal. As we continue to fight stereotypes that Black communities are disinterested or incapable of having pets; as we recognize the contributions of Black community to animal welfare and pet ownership; and as we promote a sense of belonging within the pet community, especially for young Black children; we have a journey before we can truly say 'We've made it." Happy Black History Month to All!!  And if you have a Spitz in your family tell me what they are like.  . . . #DrCourtneyDVM #Veterinarian #BlackHistoryMonth #DVM #VetLife #AmericanHistory #BlackExcellence #BlackHistoryFacts #Blackcommunity #DVMC #BlackDVMNetwork

What’s the strongest animal at the zoo? 🐘 For Zoo Atlanta, it's their team member relationships. In the case study below, see how they used ExperienceBuilt™ research to power through disruption. https://bit.ly/3Qp7pIm #ExperienceResearch #TeamRelationships

We have a new initiative - it doesn’t have a name yet (but should- any suggestions?)…all execs spend a couple days working on the front line in our attractions, resorts and theme parks. You would think the CEO would get a posh assignment, but Chessington World of Adventures Resort had me picking up ‘rubbish’ around the park. The second half was making the branches healthy for the giraffes, which was pretty amazing. Merlin Entertainments we are working to create the greatest place in the world to work and visit…and this is a step in the right direction. Get close to your customers. Ask more questions and get in front of your guests. Better understand your front line employees and their challenges by becoming one. Roll up those sleeves and go learn. And, never, ever forget where you came from. #leadfromthefront

Pets are more than just animals. They can be part of the family. They show unconditional love and loyalty. The bond that is built through love and trust without words is one that is strongest. There is a lot we can learn from them ". 💕🐾 Here is a picture of ours, we would be honored to see pictures of yours Follow Kimberly Woodruff Woodruff and Sina Arabzadeh new business page West Meets East to find out more. #westmeetseast #WMEassociation #connectingopportunities #pets #linkedinnetwork #linkedinconnections

Confused 🫤 Don’t worry, you’re not in your own! But fear not, I’m here to answer any questions you might have on where to get started! Drop your questions in the comments, or DM me with your query’s and I’ll get back to you with the answer 😂 Rest assured, if I don’t know the answer I’ll definitely know someone who does 🧐 Happy Friday you filthy animals 🙌🏼 #Questions #Q&A #NatesWay #NatesWayCoaching

Get to know Jessica! 👋 Jess has answered several questions to help you learn a little about her. Are you a party animal or a 'snuggle up at home' kind of person like Jess? 📺 #MeetTheTeam #SalesNegotiator #Team #GetToKnow

There is nothing like the Human/Animal bond (trust and friendship). This video says it all! We as humans can learn so much, if we could stop and pay attention to animals, and how they interact and trust us, a true reflection of unconditional love and respect. https://lnkd.in/gt5tjTtZ