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Julie Castle of Best Friends Animal Society: “I wish I had known that a global pandemic would turn the world upside and require all of us to change the way we executed literally everything”

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As part of my series about “individuals and organizations making an important social impact”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Julie Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society. Under Castle’s leadership, the organization runs lifesaving programs all across the country, as well as the nation’s largest no-kill animal sanctuary.

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My Children Have Paws

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My job no longer required high-heels and designer attire, but sneakers, yoga pants, a name tag and lanyard. I was so desperate to fill the huge hole in my heart Raisin left, I began obsessively searching every rescue and shelter. Strangely enough the pup was in a shelter located not two miles away from where we were staying.

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In Case of Emergency: Pet Prep

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What would happen to your animals if, God forbid, you weren’t able to take care of them? I booked it over to his house (okay, he’s only one house away, I just walked very quickly) to let the firefighters know about his animals. Be sure to update as animals come and go! Let’s be honest; this is a terrifying situation.

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Cheryl L.M. Phillips-Thill: “No other disease or condition of companion animals takes as many lives as euthanasia. In fact, no other disease comes close”

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In 2019, she was the recipient of the Best of MichBusiness Non-Profit Beacon Award for GG’s Foundation, Animaltarian of the Year finalist; an Animaltarian is a person who seeks to support animal welfare and humane education and Honoree SEEN Changemaker Award, Civic Service. In 2014, she received the Twilight Benefit Civic Leadership Award.

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#HotInHR: Why Didn’t HR Stop Harvey Weinstein, New Industry Emerges from Diversity Failures, Google Invest $1B in American Workers

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If you’re thinking about getting a dog, be a hero and consider adopting a rescue animal or a dog from your local shelter. Tags: Tech Training, Careers. The Barriers Stopping Poor People From Moving to Better Jobs (The Atlantic). Google to give $1 billion to nonprofits and help Americans get jobs in the new economy. Did You Know.

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Life Lessons: 7 Ideas for Teaching Kids About Charity

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Pet Shelter Needs. Most kids love animals of all shapes and sizes. Students can raise money to buy new pet items, but in most cases, shelters will take gently used items that pets may have outgrown like collars, carriers, and sometimes even toys. Check with your local shelter to understand their unique and current needs.

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Outdoor Team Building Activities From A to Z

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A is for archery tag. F is for freeze tag. Each person tagged cannot move until another person who is not “it” taps them on the shoulder. Typical examples of volunteer activities include cleaning a park or highway, hosting an outdoor food or clothing drive, and walking dogs from the local animal shelter.