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THE FIRST ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY FOCUSING ON BUSINESSES OF COLOR WITHIN THE PET INDUSTRY

“To have a great country, not only will we have to have political power, but we will have to have economic power as well.”

– FANNIE LOU HAMER

OUR MISSION

Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE), in the interest of Human and Animal Well-Being, prioritizes and amplifies BIPOC and other Marginalized Voices using Narratives, Research, and Community-Centered Investments.

Our Method For Change

CARE CENTERS

Community Wisdom, Community Solutions

CARE is supporting and investing in community leaders focused on sustainable and transformative solutions.

COMMUNITY ANIMAL CARE

Community Wisdom Amplified

Community Animal CARE [CAC] is an innovative Public Health centered program designed to prevent and solve persistent challenges to Human and Animal Well-Being. CAC will deliver critical resources to community members led by Proximate Leaders. In particular, Access to Care and Prevention, Pet Behavioral Training, Pet Resources, Compliance Awareness, Lost and Found Pets, and Involuntary Surrender Prevention.

THE CIRCLE OF LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP

Informed people make better choices.

The Circle of Learning and Leadership is a unique BIPOC-led educational experience with an ecosystem centered on Racial Equity, Community Wisdom, and Access to Preventive Care. Our goal is to bridge the information gap between traditional Animal Welfare and marginalized communities.

NARRATIVES

Hear My Story. See My Heart.

Stories shape our vision of the world and often frame our perceptions and biases. For this reason, CARE is producing and sharing stories that celebrate the diversity within human and animal well-being.

COLLABORATORS

From sorrow to soul, from struggle to symphony—African American music is the sound of survival and triumph. Extraction to Extraordinary is a night to honor the legacy of a stolen people who made the world move to their rhythm.

This isn’t just a concert. It’s a cause. Proceeds go to the Dr. Jodie G. Blackwell Veterinary Scholarship Fund, supporting Black students in a field where they make up just 2% of professionals. Last year, we raised over $80,000—let’s keep pushing forward.

📅 Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 | Keystone Corner + Livestream
🎶 A journey from Work Songs to R&B, Hip Hop, and Rock-n-Roll

🎤 Performances by: Kamonté Johnson | Justin Taylor | Kenyatta Hardison | Lafayette Gilchrist | Brooks Long | Sunny Cowell | DDm

🎟️ Reserve your spot now using the link in bio:

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Instead of punishing your dog for misbehaving, reward their good behavirs with positivity, pets on the head, or treats! Replace those bad habits with good ones. Dogs are more receptive to positive reinforcement than scolding, yelling and punishment.

🦴 There`s always something new to learn about the human and animal bond when you`re around Tim Freeman, Founder of Braveheart Pets @braveheartpets_!

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Everyone has inherent human value. Period.

No one should have to achieve a certain level of productivity, or earn a certain wage/salary in order to be a valued human being.

We are all worthy of food, housing, and dignity.
We are all deserving of love, community, and compassion.
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"thinking that people have to be “useful” in order to not be considered disposable is eugenics btw"

📣 visionsbypsyche

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Compelling essays, Enjoy!

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