Rick Yocum–executive director of the Humane Society of Manatee County (HSMC), established more than 50 years ago, and now a truly multifaceted operation—traces his career path to his current job, which he’s held for seven years. Read more…
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Alene Anello, founder and president of Legal Impact for Chickens
Alene Anello–founder and president of Legal Impact for Chickens (LIC), a nonprofit dedicated to bringing lawsuits that benefit chickens—recalls growing up in a family with plenty of animals, mostly dogs. Read more…
Amy P. Kight, executive director of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Amy P. Kight–executive director of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, a multifaceted operation in Jupiter, Florida serving as wildlife refuge, veterinary hospital, rehabilitation facility, and education center—discusses the recent deadly alligator attack in Fort Pierce. Read more…
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Rick Yocum, executive director, the Humane Society of Manatee County
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Alene Anello, founder and president of Legal Impact for Chickens
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Amy P. Kight, executive director of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
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Annette Wrubleski, founder of Laughing Pig Sanctuary
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Kelly Crandall, graduate student whose research yielded inadvertent, important results
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