All posts tagged Hillsborough County Pet Resources Center

Ally Burguieres, opossum advocate and rehabilitator

By | June 15, 2022 | Adoption, Advocates, Educators, Health & Behavior, Mammals, Rescue, Vegetarian/Vegan, Wildlife | No comments

Ally Burguieres— an opossum advocate and rehabilitator, whose passion to protect and serve, and heal, these marsupials is reflected in a recent HuffPost piece and in her new book, “Possums Are Not Cute! And Other Myths about Nature’s Most Misunderstood Critter”—addresses the “possum/opossum” dilemma, citing history, international distinctions, and how even when “opossum” is the correct version, conversationally it can be pronounced (not incorrectly) “possum.” Read more…

Kristen Hassen, Director of American Pets Alive! & Human Animal Support Services

By | July 30, 2021 | Advocates, Cats, Dogs, Educators, General, Legislation, Mammals, Pets, Spay/Neuter | No comments

Kristen Hassen—a highly-respected figure in the animal shelter world, owing to her accomplishments and innovations during major stints leading or helping lead animal facilities, and now Director of American Pets Alive!, through which she oversees other projects and initiatives, including Human Animal Support Services—recounts the dreadful circumstances that led to her forging a profound bond with animals as a kid. Read more…