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Hidden Hollywood Magic: Animal Tracks Inc.
The exotic pet trade is still a serious problem in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles, CA where wealth and superstar status is used to purchase animals illegally. While…
Amy Peterson · November 22, 2021

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Be Like a Pit bull: Fiona Animal Refuge Of Hidalgo
How animals are treated can vary widely from culture to culture. When Dottie Cross discovered the desperate need for animal welfare reform in Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico she could not turn a…
Amy Peterson · November 18, 2021

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Finding Your Voice: Parish Paws
Animal discrimination in rescue centers is a big problem. That’s why Megan Everett founded Parish Paws. Parish Paws is on a mission to help animals and rural shelters succeed and live their…
Amy Peterson · November 11, 2021

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Dog Abuse in Laboratory Testing: Beagle Freedom Project
Animal testing is a billion-dollar industry that uses legal loopholes to physically and mentally torture animals. That is why Shannon decided to become an animal rights advocate and start her…
Amy Peterson · November 3, 2021

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How Response Shows Respect: Lola’s Lucky Day
Operating a rescue efficiently is tough. That’s why Lola’s Lucky Day runs their nonprofit like a business. By putting the right systems in place, this small Houston-based rescue has homed…
Amy Peterson · October 25, 2021

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Rescuing Through the Tears: IF by Innergy
Stephanie Hanson is a member of The Dallas Animal Commission Board and the founder and director of IF By Innergy, a nonprofit that provides services to underserved communities and works…
Amy Peterson · October 18, 2021

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Kinder Cat Relations: Stray Paws Animal Haven
Joseph Federico is co-founder and executive director of Stray Paws Animal Haven. SPAH is an all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit, trap and release focused organization. They use industry best practices to target…
Amy Peterson · October 13, 2021

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It Takes a Conversation: Brandywine Valley SPCA
Jennifer Jenkins is the operations manager of Brandywine Valley SPCA. Founded in 1929, the Brandywine Valley SPCA exists to end animal suffering and to involve the entire community in the…
Amy Peterson · October 6, 2021

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Shelters in Crisis: Key to Lion’s Heart
Athena Danae joins us from Key to Lion’s Heart Rescue, an organization with a mission to help save the lives of animals that are in shelters or abusive and neglect…
Amy Peterson · September 30, 2021

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The Unprotected Fox: Foxes Journey Sanctuary
Jennifer Everett is co-founder and caretaker of Foxes Journey Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating others on the proper care of foxes, while creating a comfortable environment for them…
Amy Peterson · September 21, 2021

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The Workable Rescue: Austin Bulldog Rescue
Brunie Drumond joins us from Austin Bulldog Rescue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of unwanted English Bulldogs. Austin Bulldog Rescue works to educate pet owners on…
Amy Peterson · September 15, 2021

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The Endangered Pilot: Pilots to the Rescue
Michael Schneider is founder of Pilots to the Rescue, a nonprofit aviation organization with a mission to transport animals and people at risk. PTTR supports a network of trained volunteer pilots…
Amy Peterson · September 8, 2021