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The Human-Animal Alliance

Jackie Ducci, Founder

 The Human-Animal Alliance

Jackie Ducci is the Founder of The Human-Animal Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to 1) providing those in need with greater access to animals, 2) keeping people and their animals together, and 3) creating change in the world which advances the human-animal bond.

Jackie is a firm believer in the power and value of human-animal connections, and has shared deep and meaningful relationships with her own animals - particularly horses - since childhood.

She is an accomplished competitive dressage rider, a USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalist, and a proud "dog mom."  Jackie currently resides in Wellington, FL with Ralphie & Sadie (her bulldogs) and Tommy & Rio (her horses).

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: Lost Dogs of America with Kathy Pobloskie

Kathy Pobloskie, Director

: Lost Dogs of America

Lost Dogs of America is a group of volunteers who saw the need to provide no cost resources to the owners of lost dogs to increase the chances of locating and being successfully reunited with their dog.

Lost Dogs of America provides education for dog owners on preventing the loss of their dog. The program also benefits local animal control and shelters by decreasing the number of “owned strays” entering the animal control/shelter system and increasing the chances of finding an owner once the dog is in their care. The personal touch their volunteers provide sets them apart from other automated lost and found pet services. Lost Dogs of America has a state-run group in almost every state in the US.

Kathy Pobloskie, Co-Founder/Director of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin joins us every month. Kathy founded Lost Dogs of Wisconsin in 2009 and co-founded Lost Dogs of America in 2012.

https://lostdogsofamerica.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdogsofamerica

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Lori Briggs has been helping owners get their lost pets back home for the last 17 years. Originally from the Detroit, Michigan area, Lori now lives in the Cape Coral, FL area. Lori retired from the Detroit Police Department as a crime scene investigator after 24 years. She has successfully recovered over 1,100 lost pets and reunited them with their owners. When a pet goes missing, Lor works one-on-one with the pet owners providing them with tips and advice on what to do and what not to do to help get their pet home safely. Today Lori will give us proper life-saving tips a pet owner should take as well as the steps she takes in the field for successful capture of more elusive, hard-to-trap pets.

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A Fighting Chance Foundation has been helping Virginia animals in need since June 2020. They are a charitable, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization based in Northern Virginia with the goal of making pet care affordable for Virginia families by subsidizing a portion of emergency or life-saving medical care for animals whose guardians do not have the necessary financial resources. Their mission is to support critical care for ill pets of the elderly, disabled and those whose total household income does not exceed the current Federal poverty guidelines. The Foundation aims to keep our animal companions healthy, happy and in their homes with the families who love them. Started by three Northern Virginia residents, Amy LaVigna, Laurie Judd and Kristine DeJarnette, the Foundation has helped approximately 90 dogs and cats receive prompt, veterinary care that sometimes supports a more comfortable life, and other times saves a life. Hoping to one day expand to a national charity, the Foundation runs on 100% volunteer work and Board member donation. Long-time animal advocate, Amy LaVigna, has rescued several dogs with major health issues over the years. The cost of proper veterinary care for cancers, injuries and disease can be exorbitant for anyone. Amy found herself in and out of emergency vets paying high costs to ensure her dogs received treatment and surgeries. Realizing how inaccessible vet care is for those who already struggle with day-to-day bills, A Fighting Chance Foundation was formed. They provide hope and help to pet owners in their most difficult times. Now in their third year, the Board of Directors is looking to expand their reach and connect with donors who also know that any donation, no matter how big or small, can make a real difference, a direct impact on dogs and cats in pain or facing life- threatening issues.

Website: https://www.afightingchancefoundation.org

Facebook: A-Fighting-Chance-Foundation-10188864825247

February is Responsible Pet Owners Month. When we think of February 14th, we think of love. But every day of every month, who loves us more than our pets. That is why its our responsibility to keep them safe and take good care of them. Responsible Pet Owners month also gives us the opportunity to spread awareness to perhaps help those pets not as lucky; an opportunity to help those who are mistreated or abused so that injustice can be stopped. Being a responsible pet owner is not hard. Show your pet some extra love this month by making sure they are safe, healthy and loved every day. Marilyn Litt is the Director of Lost Dogs of Texas, a member of the Lost Dogs of America family. Lost Dogs of Texas helps reunite thousands of dogs with their families every year through Facebook and flyers in connection with PetFBI.org.

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