BRIGHT SPOTS for HUMAN-ANIMAL FAMILIES
Bright spots, or glimmers as they’re sometimes called, are the opposite of triggers. Bright spots are positive and can elicit inspiration and hope from us when we recognize and intentionally focus on them. Read more about glimmers.
Within this Bright Spots blog, I share collaborations, programs, practices, and stories that support and uplift human-animal families and the communities they live in.
I’m always seeking Bright Spots to share! I welcome your ideas and guest blogs! Email me here socialwork@opendoorconsults.org with your thoughts, or to submit a guest blog.
Exciting New Opportunity
Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge is dedicated to helping communities build programs to keep families and their pets together, improve outcomes for all shelter pets, and assure that pets who already have families will receive the care they need. With the support of Maddie’s Fund, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF, Open Door Veterinary … read more Exciting New Opportunity
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