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Allison Argo: Director of Acclaimed Animal Films

By | September 7, 2022 | Actors & Filmmakers, Advocates, Dogs, Educators, Health & Behavior, Mammals | No comments

Allison Argo–a writer-director who, over the course of a career spanning more than 25 years, has specialized in making often-acclaimed films about animals—initially describes how her childhood involved working in the family business: theater. Read more…

Helaine Olen, opinion writer for The Washington Post

By | April 27, 2022 | Authors, Captive Exotic, Dogs, Educators, General, Legislation, Pets, Veterinarians | No comments

Helaine Olen— an opinion writer for The Washington Post, an expert on personal finance, and author or co-author of books, including “The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated,” who recently wrote a Post piece headlined “Stop the inhumane practice of renting pets”—addresses the breadth of subjects covered in her column, which tends to be rooted in finance and economics. Read more…

Dr. Heather Johnston, Medical Director at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

By | March 23, 2022 | Cats, Dogs, Mammals, Sanctuaries, Vegetarian/Vegan, Veterinarians, Wildlife | No comments

Dr. Heather Johnston—a veterinarian who serves as the Medical Director at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, a multifaceted operation in Jupiter, Florida that, in celebration of March being Women’s History Month, is slated to present a “Women in Wildlife Panel Discussion” there on March 29 (featuring Johnston)—recalls that she wanted to be a vet since she was a young kid, and other than a fleeting flirtation with becoming a jockey, that desire never wavered. Read more…

Coleen Ellis, expert on pet loss and grief

By | October 27, 2021 | Advocates, Authors, Cats, Dogs, Educators, Health & Behavior | No comments

Coleen Ellis—an expert on pet loss and dealing with the kind of grief that results from losing an animal companion—recalls how the loss 18 years ago of her beloved dog, Mico, coupled with then working in the human funeral profession, inspired her to start the first pet funeral home, launching her on the path to becoming a sought-after speaker and consultant in the pet bereavement realm. Read more…