WE ARE FOCUSED ON TRANSFORMING THE ANIMAL WELFARE INDUSTRY WITH EVIDENCE-BASED INCLUSION TRAINING, INSPIRING NARRATIVES, AND COMPASSION.
We believe in the inherent goodness and dignity of all people. Ex-offenders, People without Homes, Seniors, Renters, Families with Small Children, and Yes, People of Color. To that end, CARE’s mission is to bring diverse voices to the Animal Welfare industry while also advocating for a more inclusive path to pet adoption. CARE is using evidence-based tools and narratives to inspire organizations to be more inclusive and less biased. All in an effort to save more companion animal lives and elevate the value of all human life.
OUR METHOD
FOR CHANGE
For better understanding
Because the Messenger Matters
To inspire and illuminate
For better outcomes
We’ve estimated a 20% adoption gap between White Americans and African Americans.
Closing the gap is possible, but it requires reaching-out to people of color and seeking their leadership in the lifesaving work of Animal Welfare.
But first, we must confront the nature of bias in the Animal Welfare field. See the Harvard Implicit Bias Report here >
#tbt Critter Fixer and It takes a Village “Vet for a Day” camp. Watching the kids do rounds and using hands on experience through the process was invaluable to these kids.
And watching the parents meet new parents and see their own kids at work, was priceless.
This is only the beginning. We were grateful to be able to help provide scholarship funding for this camp to raise that 2% figure!
#vetforadaycamp #vetforaday #critterfixers #critterfixerscountryvets #veterinarianmedicine #veterinarystudent #veterinarytechnician #veterinarysurgery #veterinarylife #blackveterinarian #socialjustice
“If you can see it, you can be it”
Morning Session was so helpful and inspiring. We listened to Students, Vet techs, School administrators, and Vets. It was all about preparing for Veterinary school and how to stand out.
NEXT UP Afternoon Session doing Veterinary rounds!
#critterfixers #VetforaDay #critterfixerscountryvets #blackveterinarians #blackdmvnetwork #inclusionequalslifesaving
Vet for a Day!
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We will be posting photos and videos all day. What an amazing way to show representation, mentor and help usher and encourage future Veterinarians.
#represenationmatters #veterinarymedicine #veterinarystudent #blackveterinarian #blackdvmnetwork
It is Mueni’s 1st Week at CARE! Aside from being a beautiful human, check out her incredible bio:
Mueni is a Kenyan American scholar advocate with years of experience in racial justice, social activism, and evaluative research. She graduated from Huston-Tillotson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Then went on to earn a Master of Social Work graduate degree from Texas State University. She has a consistent history of membership and participation in professional academic associations and service organizations. She is a published writer and proud TEDx speaker committed to filling the gaps of current Western training and approaches that avoid issues of racial diversity and ethnic cultural differences. She prioritizes Black and other historically marginalized group liberation in all her professional and community contributions. Her focus on accountability can be seen in her efforts to acknowledge systemic and institutional oppression by centering these populations. Mueni is always willing to dive deeply into literature and lived experiences to suggest equity centered and research informed recommendations. Her work amplifies historically oppressed communities, promotes authentic multicultural dialogue, and creates cross-cultural communication which fosters awareness and healing.
We welcome her with open arms and an open mind! And thank you Petsmart Charities for all your support.
#inclusionequalslifesaving #research #researchanddevelopment #blackresearchers #blacklivesmatter #bipocrun #nonprofitorganization #socialjustice
From Spayathon to The Care Dare… John Benam has thrown all of his energy in supporting CARE’s mission and as always, putting people first. We are grateful for your friendship and support. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
#inclusionequalslifesaving #community
We wanted to send a huge Thanks to Paces Ferry for their huge support. We have met another new ally in #Atlanta and can’t wait to partner with them in the future. Special thanks to Ashley from Best Friends and Steve and Ryan from Paces Ferry for your time and help organizing! And all of the staff!
#sameteam #CAREdare #pacesferryveterinaryclinic #tnrsaveslives #communitycats #atlanta #atlantatnr #inclusionequalslifesaving
Loved receiving all the messages about local TNR groups trapping during the #caredare 😻 Here are some of the people who will be receiving brand new @tomahawk_live_trap Gravity traps this month!
#tnrsaveslives #trapneuterreturn #communitycats #Caturday
Research is at the core of all of CARE’s work and we are honored and blessed to have Johnny Jenkins come on board as the Chief of Research and Development. He is a well respected colleague and we look forward to his ideas and leadership.
And special thanks to Petsmart Charities for supporting CARE and Equity.
#inclusionequalslifesaving #CAREteam #BIPOC #equity #community #coops #researchanddevelopment #research
“If you can afford it, buy it. Always offer your friends the best that you can and have it in prodigious abundance.”
Jessica B. Harris, My Soul Looks Back: A Memoir
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#whodoyouconsiderafriend #highonthehog #isawstephen #drjessicabharris #heysistah #rogerrosswilliams #onestoryup #inclusionsequalslifesaving
With your support, we can ensure
that everyone who wants to adopt
has a fair opportunity. Inclusion = Lifesaving
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