
The Impact of a Conversation
The Impact of a Conversation ย By: Michelle George, National Director of CAC Operations ย The impact of a conversation can lead to many things. Have
A three percent increase in adoptions among people of color would give 2 MILLIONย pets a loving home.
97% of Animal Welfare holds an implicit bias against individuals from low socioeconomic status, and over 65% hold implicit bias toward Latin X and African Americans.
The work we do at CARE, Human and Animal Well-Being, addresses the bias within Animal Welfare in service to the field and marginalized people and their pets.
HUMAN AND ANIMAL WELL-BEING [HAW] is a unique, six stage, method of community support and advocacy that centers the well-being of people, in contrast to Animal Welfare’s traditional animal only focus. Few organizations work in the same way as CARE. As illustrated below, we start with building trust with community members before attempting to implement programming.
Our work begins with establishing trusting relationships within marginalized and underserved communities.
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We ask those closest to community challenges for their insights by way of Community Participatory Research [CPR]
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Insights gains from CPR and other studies guide CARE’s program design, partnerships, and resource distribution.
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Community Animal CARE is a shelter intervention program that supports communities with pets and their Proximate Leaders.
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Everything we learn from our community partners and research studies is hosted and shared through The Circle of Learning and Leadership.
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People of Color and marginalized communities suffer from negative stereotypes. Our Narratives tell a truer and more beautiful story about them.
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Our programs and their missions
When the city of Jacksonville starts waking up, Tracy and Joker are already hard at work giving back to their community.
Armed with sandwiches, toiletries, and care packages, this dynamic duo known as the `Love Patrol` spreads love to the neighbors who need it most. And when they need help preparing sandwiches and snack bags, community members from all ages and walks of life are happy to volunteer their time and energy to this lovely cause.
#BarkAboutIt #CAREequity #Jacksonville
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Cai and Waylon have been the bestest of companions since they met at the shelter. Love goes both ways.
Follow them on social and learn more about both of them! @waylonandcai
#waylonandcai #bestfriends #barkaboutit #dogtraining #caregiver #thankstomaddie #sharingiscaring #adoptdontshop
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The Children`s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus @childrensmuseumdenver is thrilled to introduce an inspiring interactive exhibit for aspiring veterinarians on Wednesday.
Titled โReady Vet Go,โ this exhibit at the Childrenโs Museum Marsico Campus invites visitors to engage in hands-on play and interactive learning, immersing them in the captivating world of veterinary animal technology.
This transformation came to life through a remarkable collaboration between museum officials and Goodheart Animal Health Centers in April 2024. ๐ฉบ
๐ฉป The exhibit aims to enrich the visitor experience by fusing artistic elements with interactive features that spark curiosity and imagination, as highlighted by Kerri Atter, Director of Special Exhibits.
๐ฌ With engaging tools like microscopes, a spinning centrifuge, and stuffed animal patients equipped with radio-frequency technology for X-rays, the exhibit encourages exploration and discovery.
๐๏ธ Its design reflects inspiration drawn from a visit to the Goodheart Animal Health Center, where officials admired the blend of modern style and retro elements, offering a unique perspective on the veterinary process.
๐๏ธ Additional programming is on the horizon for the exhibit, with all Ready Vet Go activities included with museum admission.
๐ฉโ๐จ Local artists Genevieve Smith of Magpie Painting and Dark White Gallery and lead artist Ben Mollner have teamed up with the museum to realize the vision of founding doctors Dr. Alex Robb and Dr. Beth Spencer.
โDeeply moved by the sight of children in lab coats tenderly caring for stuffed animals, they were inspired to partner with the museum for the next iteration of Ready Vet Go,โ museum officials stated.
#CAREequity #CARENews
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Community Animal CARE (CAC) includes sharing information so we can prevent, treat at home and know when to call a Vet. Sharing is CARING.
๐ What is Cherry Eye?
Cherry eye happens when a dogโs third eyelid gland, (nictitating membrane) slips out of place, creating a red, swollen bump in the corner of the eye.
๐ถ Breeds most commonly affected:
– Bulldogs
– Beagles
– Cocker Spaniels
– Boston Terriers
– Lhasa Apsos & Shih Tzus
๐ How is it treated?
Veterinary surgery is the most common treatment. Early care prevents discomfort and long-term eye damage.
๐ก Remember
Cherry eye is not life-threatening but needs vet attention to protect your dogโs vision and comfort.
#sharingiscaring #thankstomaddie #communityanimalCARE #petsandpeople
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Every dog we bring into our home represents a chapter in our family`s story.
For Chris and Camden, Jack represents California, and Tahoe symbolizes the love they have for the great Nevada lake. But the one thing both pups have in common is the shared love they have living under the same loving roof ๐
#BarkAboutIt #CAREequity #Jacksonville
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The Impact of a Conversation ย By: Michelle George, National Director of CAC Operations ย The impact of a conversation can lead to many things. Have

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