One Health

Thrilled to be here! As the Veterinary Social Worker for the Program for Pet Health Equity, I act as a liaison between animal welfare professionals and the bonded families they serve. This role includes providing grief and loss support for bonded families in anticipation of or after the death of a non-human family member as well as providing training in conflict management, compassion fatigue, emotional regulation, and boundary setting for animal welfare professionals. I would like to stay informed about policies that impact bonded families. 

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Kayla Anderson
Veterinary Social Worker
Program for Pet Health Equity
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Congratulations on the new website!  Beautiful!  So good to see so many members here. 

My role at Maddie's Fund is to help the Education Team inform and engage animal welfare professionals via webcasts, conference recordings and other visual media.  Looking forward to seeing everyone's contributions here. 

Thank you, Maddie and all at Pet Health Equity!

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Alison Gibson
Media Projects Manager
Maddie's Fund
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Congratulations on the new website!  Beautiful!  So good to see so many members here. 

My role at Maddie's Fund is to help the Education Team inform and engage animal welfare professionals via webcasts, conference recordings and other visual media.  Looking forward to seeing everyone's contributions here. 

Thank you, Maddie and all at Pet Health Equity!

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Alison Gibson
Media Projects Manager
Maddie's Fund
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Really excited to be here!

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Ruthie Abitbol
Chief of Staff
Tails, Beaks and Feets
NY
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Really excited to be here!

Really excited to be here!

Hi Everyone,

I'm excited to see this space here in the Maddie's Forum! 

My background is largely in access to veterinary care, including technician work and strategic program management. I also have experience with foster programs during my time in animal welfare. I currently work with My Dog Is My Home, a group focused on systems level change for the co-sheltering of people experiencing homelessness with their companion animals. We work with human service providers and animal service providers to make connections and build community through shared resources and collaboration. My title is the Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator with MDIMH, where I lead staff backbone functions for the collaborative through hosting working groups, large group gatherings, shared agendas, learnings and developing the steering committee. 

I personally hope to contribute to One Health through my collaborative leadership work with MDIMH, my academics in Public Health, and in research projects around accessibility of shelter, pet friendly programming evaluation, and vector species.

I am interested in learning more about research opportunities and metrics that can facilitate systems change towards a more animal-inclusive approach to human services. 

Welcome Vanessa! 

Yes, My Dog Is My Home is a fabulous organization helping so many families! i am glad you have joined us. Please keep us current on all things going on with My Dog Is My Home and any calls to action that others here may be able to help with. 

As we collect all types of resources around "One Health" in this forum, would you be able to provide us with a file (we can put in the library to download or a link to reference) of any state laws or city/county ordinances that allow co-housing of humans and their non human family members? IF allowed, is is only specific species? Requirements? 

Thanks!

Hi Everyone,

I'm excited to see this space here in the Maddie's Forum! 

My background is largely in access to veterinary care, including technician work and strategic program management. I also have experience with foster programs during my time in animal welfare. I currently work with My Dog Is My Home, a group focused on systems level change for the co-sheltering of people experiencing homelessness with their companion animals. We work with human service providers and animal service providers to make connections and build community through shared resources and collaboration. My title is the Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator with MDIMH, where I lead staff backbone functions for the collaborative through hosting working groups, large group gatherings, shared agendas, learnings and developing the steering committee. 

I personally hope to contribute to One Health through my collaborative leadership work with MDIMH, my academics in Public Health, and in research projects around accessibility of shelter, pet friendly programming evaluation, and vector species.

I am interested in learning more about research opportunities and metrics that can facilitate systems change towards a more animal-inclusive approach to human services. 

Hi T',

Absolutely, I'd be happy to contribute to our resources! I'll be connecting with Christine again soon to ensure I don't miss anything that might be helpful here, but generally speaking, states tend to allow counties, cities, and often individual organizations to decide their own rules. Federally, we have the Fair Housing Act that requires reasonable accommodation from housing/shelter providers for assistance animals, including emotional support animals. Typically, service animals are dogs and emotional support animals are dogs or cats, with some exceptions. The reasonable accommodation request can be denied as noted in the link,

"The request may be denied if the animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by a second reasonable accommodation. The request may also be denied if the animal would cause substantial physical damage to the property of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by an additional reasonable accommodation. HUD guidance emphasizes the necessity of individual determination in every request and any concern about dangerousness cannot be based on speculative concern or fear." 

That being said, typically, local legal aid offices can assist individuals who have had their requests denied. 

We can also pull some examples of community-specific ordinances in favor of co-sheltering to share here. Just let me know if there's anything else that might be helpful! :)

Welcome Vanessa! 

Yes, My Dog Is My Home is a fabulous organization helping so many families! i am glad you have joined us. Please keep us current on all things going on with My Dog Is My Home and any calls to action that others here may be able to help with. 

As we collect all types of resources around "One Health" in this forum, would you be able to provide us with a file (we can put in the library to download or a link to reference) of any state laws or city/county ordinances that allow co-housing of humans and their non human family members? IF allowed, is is only specific species? Requirements? 

Thanks!

Hi Everyone,

I'm excited to see this space here in the Maddie's Forum! 

My background is largely in access to veterinary care, including technician work and strategic program management. I also have experience with foster programs during my time in animal welfare. I currently work with My Dog Is My Home, a group focused on systems level change for the co-sheltering of people experiencing homelessness with their companion animals. We work with human service providers and animal service providers to make connections and build community through shared resources and collaboration. My title is the Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator with MDIMH, where I lead staff backbone functions for the collaborative through hosting working groups, large group gatherings, shared agendas, learnings and developing the steering committee. 

I personally hope to contribute to One Health through my collaborative leadership work with MDIMH, my academics in Public Health, and in research projects around accessibility of shelter, pet friendly programming evaluation, and vector species.

I am interested in learning more about research opportunities and metrics that can facilitate systems change towards a more animal-inclusive approach to human services. 

I attended the webinar last week or so about ESA's and how social workers can help by writing letters of support for their clients need for their emotional support animal to help them secure housing.  It was very informative! 

A few of us also discussed service dogs vs emotional support animals and the differences. (I was placed with my service dog just over a year ago, and I know first hand what a life line and game changer these dogs are for those of us with a disability!) Someone commented their client had a service animal that was a bird. It was an educational opportunity for them to learn that only dogs can be service animals in the U.S. per ADA, but any species can qualify as an Emotional Support Animal or Assistance Animal per the U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  

YES, please share with us some examples of community-specific ordinances in favor of co-sheltering! That would be a great resource for our social workers and other mental health professionals in this forum. Thank you!

Hi T',

Absolutely, I'd be happy to contribute to our resources! I'll be connecting with Christine again soon to ensure I don't miss anything that might be helpful here, but generally speaking, states tend to allow counties, cities, and often individual organizations to decide their own rules. Federally, we have the Fair Housing Act that requires reasonable accommodation from housing/shelter providers for assistance animals, including emotional support animals. Typically, service animals are dogs and emotional support animals are dogs or cats, with some exceptions. The reasonable accommodation request can be denied as noted in the link,

"The request may be denied if the animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by a second reasonable accommodation. The request may also be denied if the animal would cause substantial physical damage to the property of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by an additional reasonable accommodation. HUD guidance emphasizes the necessity of individual determination in every request and any concern about dangerousness cannot be based on speculative concern or fear." 

That being said, typically, local legal aid offices can assist individuals who have had their requests denied. 

We can also pull some examples of community-specific ordinances in favor of co-sheltering to share here. Just let me know if there's anything else that might be helpful! :)

Welcome Vanessa! 

Yes, My Dog Is My Home is a fabulous organization helping so many families! i am glad you have joined us. Please keep us current on all things going on with My Dog Is My Home and any calls to action that others here may be able to help with. 

As we collect all types of resources around "One Health" in this forum, would you be able to provide us with a file (we can put in the library to download or a link to reference) of any state laws or city/county ordinances that allow co-housing of humans and their non human family members? IF allowed, is is only specific species? Requirements? 

Thanks!

Hi Everyone,

I'm excited to see this space here in the Maddie's Forum! 

My background is largely in access to veterinary care, including technician work and strategic program management. I also have experience with foster programs during my time in animal welfare. I currently work with My Dog Is My Home, a group focused on systems level change for the co-sheltering of people experiencing homelessness with their companion animals. We work with human service providers and animal service providers to make connections and build community through shared resources and collaboration. My title is the Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator with MDIMH, where I lead staff backbone functions for the collaborative through hosting working groups, large group gatherings, shared agendas, learnings and developing the steering committee. 

I personally hope to contribute to One Health through my collaborative leadership work with MDIMH, my academics in Public Health, and in research projects around accessibility of shelter, pet friendly programming evaluation, and vector species.

I am interested in learning more about research opportunities and metrics that can facilitate systems change towards a more animal-inclusive approach to human services. 

Hi T',

Apologies that I missed this response earlier! However, I have connected with MDIMH's Founder, Christine Kim, to source some resources for you and the forum. She does note however, "Not all of these are ordinances or laws. Some of these are municipal/state strategies or funding opportunities, which still indicate that pets are allowed since there are government resources being made available for the effort."

• Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative (2016) Approved Strategies | Los Angeles City Comprehensive Homeless Strategy (2016)
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 2017 funding availability for crisis and bridge housing to expand animal accommodations
• LA County Pet-Friendly Housing Ordinance (2019) brief / Ordinance
• NYC Local Law 96 and 97 (of 2021)  
• San Diego Housing Commission's homelessness programs' pet policy chapter 10, pg 225
• HCD PAS funding 

There's also quite a bit of information on the role of ESAs in housing and who can write an ESA letter (it doesn't have to be a licensed mental health professional, although that's ideal). Anyone on a person's health team or with familiarity with the person's situation can write this letter, this includes peer supports, adoption counselors, case managers, etc. There are also a lot of templates available online for these letters. All this to say, it's still important to check with local laws and specific housing organizations, as these tend to be where nuances arise in what is accepted.

For extreme restrictions and denials of requests for accommodation, many local legal aid offices are ready to help by supporting rights under the law and clarifying all the steps necessary for getting your accommodation request fulfilled. 

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Vanessa Hidden
Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator
My Dog Is My Home
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-07-2024 12:48 PM
From: T' Fisher
Subject: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

I attended the webinar last week or so about ESA's and how social workers can help by writing letters of support for their clients need for their emotional support animal to help them secure housing.  It was very informative! 

A few of us also discussed service dogs vs emotional support animals and the differences. (I was placed with my service dog just over a year ago, and I know first hand what a life line and game changer these dogs are for those of us with a disability!) Someone commented their client had a service animal that was a bird. It was an educational opportunity for them to learn that only dogs can be service animals in the U.S. per ADA, but any species can qualify as an Emotional Support Animal or Assistance Animal per the U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  

YES, please share with us some examples of community-specific ordinances in favor of co-sheltering! That would be a great resource for our social workers and other mental health professionals in this forum. Thank you!

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T' Fisher, Director of Operations
Program for Pet Health Equity


Original Message:
Sent: 10-01-2024 03:47 PM
From: Vanessa Hidden (she/her/hers)
Subject: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

Hi T',

Absolutely, I'd be happy to contribute to our resources! I'll be connecting with Christine again soon to ensure I don't miss anything that might be helpful here, but generally speaking, states tend to allow counties, cities, and often individual organizations to decide their own rules. Federally, we have the Fair Housing Act that requires reasonable accommodation from housing/shelter providers for assistance animals, including emotional support animals. Typically, service animals are dogs and emotional support animals are dogs or cats, with some exceptions. The reasonable accommodation request can be denied as noted in the link,

"The request may be denied if the animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by a second reasonable accommodation. The request may also be denied if the animal would cause substantial physical damage to the property of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by an additional reasonable accommodation. HUD guidance emphasizes the necessity of individual determination in every request and any concern about dangerousness cannot be based on speculative concern or fear." 

That being said, typically, local legal aid offices can assist individuals who have had their requests denied. 

We can also pull some examples of community-specific ordinances in favor of co-sheltering to share here. Just let me know if there's anything else that might be helpful! :)

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Vanessa Hidden
Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator
My Dog is My Home


Original Message:
Sent: 09-19-2024 11:37 AM
From: T' Fisher
Subject: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

Welcome Vanessa! 

Yes, My Dog Is My Home is a fabulous organization helping so many families! i am glad you have joined us. Please keep us current on all things going on with My Dog Is My Home and any calls to action that others here may be able to help with. 

As we collect all types of resources around "One Health" in this forum, would you be able to provide us with a file (we can put in the library to download or a link to reference) of any state laws or city/county ordinances that allow co-housing of humans and their non human family members? IF allowed, is is only specific species? Requirements? 

Thanks!

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T' Fisher, Director of Operations
Program for Pet Health Equity


Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2024 02:43 PM
From: Vanessa Hidden (she/her/hers)
Subject: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

Hi Everyone,

I'm excited to see this space here in the Maddie's Forum! 

My background is largely in access to veterinary care, including technician work and strategic program management. I also have experience with foster programs during my time in animal welfare. I currently work with My Dog Is My Home, a group focused on systems level change for the co-sheltering of people experiencing homelessness with their companion animals. We work with human service providers and animal service providers to make connections and build community through shared resources and collaboration. My title is the Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator with MDIMH, where I lead staff backbone functions for the collaborative through hosting working groups, large group gatherings, shared agendas, learnings and developing the steering committee. 

I personally hope to contribute to One Health through my collaborative leadership work with MDIMH, my academics in Public Health, and in research projects around accessibility of shelter, pet friendly programming evaluation, and vector species.

I am interested in learning more about research opportunities and metrics that can facilitate systems change towards a more animal-inclusive approach to human services. 

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Vanessa Hidden
Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator
My Dog is My Home

Just to add on to the topic of ESA letters, as a One Health Clinic, we also try to assess and support the  animal in being someone's ESA. Not all animals are prepared to play the role, so we try to also consider their health in that relationship and what we can do to provide more support for the animal. We have a template for the ESA Letter we use at our clinics if anyone would like to also have a space for veterinary input on your letters. You can find it in the resource section of our free One Health Clinic toolkit (https://www.onehealthclinic.org/) under human healthcare

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Vickie Ramirez
Program Manager
University of Washington, One Health Clinic
WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-08-2024 12:36 PM
From: Vanessa Hidden
Subject: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

Hi T',

Apologies that I missed this response earlier! However, I have connected with MDIMH's Founder, Christine Kim, to source some resources for you and the forum. She does note however, "Not all of these are ordinances or laws. Some of these are municipal/state strategies or funding opportunities, which still indicate that pets are allowed since there are government resources being made available for the effort."

• Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative (2016) Approved Strategies | Los Angeles City Comprehensive Homeless Strategy (2016)
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 2017 funding availability for crisis and bridge housing to expand animal accommodations
• LA County Pet-Friendly Housing Ordinance (2019) brief / Ordinance
• NYC Local Law 96 and 97 (of 2021)  
• San Diego Housing Commission's homelessness programs' pet policy chapter 10, pg 225
• HCD PAS funding 

There's also quite a bit of information on the role of ESAs in housing and who can write an ESA letter (it doesn't have to be a licensed mental health professional, although that's ideal). Anyone on a person's health team or with familiarity with the person's situation can write this letter, this includes peer supports, adoption counselors, case managers, etc. There are also a lot of templates available online for these letters. All this to say, it's still important to check with local laws and specific housing organizations, as these tend to be where nuances arise in what is accepted.

For extreme restrictions and denials of requests for accommodation, many local legal aid offices are ready to help by supporting rights under the law and clarifying all the steps necessary for getting your accommodation request fulfilled. 

------------------------------
Vanessa Hidden
Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator
My Dog Is My Home


Original Message:
Sent: 11-07-2024 12:48 PM
From: T' Fisher
Subject: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

I attended the webinar last week or so about ESA's and how social workers can help by writing letters of support for their clients need for their emotional support animal to help them secure housing.  It was very informative! 

A few of us also discussed service dogs vs emotional support animals and the differences. (I was placed with my service dog just over a year ago, and I know first hand what a life line and game changer these dogs are for those of us with a disability!) Someone commented their client had a service animal that was a bird. It was an educational opportunity for them to learn that only dogs can be service animals in the U.S. per ADA, but any species can qualify as an Emotional Support Animal or Assistance Animal per the U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  

YES, please share with us some examples of community-specific ordinances in favor of co-sheltering! That would be a great resource for our social workers and other mental health professionals in this forum. Thank you!

------------------------------
T' Fisher, Director of Operations
Program for Pet Health Equity


Original Message:
Sent: 10-01-2024 03:47 PM
From: Vanessa Hidden (she/her/hers)
Subject: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

Hi T',

Absolutely, I'd be happy to contribute to our resources! I'll be connecting with Christine again soon to ensure I don't miss anything that might be helpful here, but generally speaking, states tend to allow counties, cities, and often individual organizations to decide their own rules. Federally, we have the Fair Housing Act that requires reasonable accommodation from housing/shelter providers for assistance animals, including emotional support animals. Typically, service animals are dogs and emotional support animals are dogs or cats, with some exceptions. The reasonable accommodation request can be denied as noted in the link,

"The request may be denied if the animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by a second reasonable accommodation. The request may also be denied if the animal would cause substantial physical damage to the property of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by an additional reasonable accommodation. HUD guidance emphasizes the necessity of individual determination in every request and any concern about dangerousness cannot be based on speculative concern or fear." 

That being said, typically, local legal aid offices can assist individuals who have had their requests denied. 

We can also pull some examples of community-specific ordinances in favor of co-sheltering to share here. Just let me know if there's anything else that might be helpful! :)

------------------------------
Vanessa Hidden
Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator
My Dog is My Home


Original Message:
Sent: 09-19-2024 11:37 AM
From: T' Fisher
Subject: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

Welcome Vanessa! 

Yes, My Dog Is My Home is a fabulous organization helping so many families! i am glad you have joined us. Please keep us current on all things going on with My Dog Is My Home and any calls to action that others here may be able to help with. 

As we collect all types of resources around "One Health" in this forum, would you be able to provide us with a file (we can put in the library to download or a link to reference) of any state laws or city/county ordinances that allow co-housing of humans and their non human family members? IF allowed, is is only specific species? Requirements? 

Thanks!

------------------------------
T' Fisher, Director of Operations
Program for Pet Health Equity


Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2024 02:43 PM
From: Vanessa Hidden (she/her/hers)
Subject: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

Hi Everyone,

I'm excited to see this space here in the Maddie's Forum! 

My background is largely in access to veterinary care, including technician work and strategic program management. I also have experience with foster programs during my time in animal welfare. I currently work with My Dog Is My Home, a group focused on systems level change for the co-sheltering of people experiencing homelessness with their companion animals. We work with human service providers and animal service providers to make connections and build community through shared resources and collaboration. My title is the Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator with MDIMH, where I lead staff backbone functions for the collaborative through hosting working groups, large group gatherings, shared agendas, learnings and developing the steering committee. 

I personally hope to contribute to One Health through my collaborative leadership work with MDIMH, my academics in Public Health, and in research projects around accessibility of shelter, pet friendly programming evaluation, and vector species.

I am interested in learning more about research opportunities and metrics that can facilitate systems change towards a more animal-inclusive approach to human services. 

------------------------------
Vanessa Hidden
Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator
My Dog is My Home

Hi all!

I'm Lexis, and I'm a PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia's Animal Welfare Program in Vancouver, Canada! My research focuses on ways to understand and support the needs of vulnerable multispecies families through animal shelter and communtiy support. Can't wait to see this forum develop!

Lexis

Welcome Lexis! 

I'd love to connect you and @Linda Daugherty! She is our Research Director for PPHE at the University of TN and we are looking at all kinds of research about vulnerable populations. 

Hi all!

I'm Lexis, and I'm a PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia's Animal Welfare Program in Vancouver, Canada! My research focuses on ways to understand and support the needs of vulnerable multispecies families through animal shelter and communtiy support. Can't wait to see this forum develop!

Lexis

Hello all, I'm inspired by all of your comments.  My background includes working with offenders and the value of them teaching shelter dogs basic life skills.  There is so much untapped opportunity in this form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans.  It's been a joy and honor to work with domestic violence shelters with residents and their pets. Plus, youth and humane education. So much to be done in the area of research at these important intersections of our culture.  I truly look forward to getting to know you all.  🥰

Hello Heddie and welcome!

You are right when it comes to untapped potential in the area in form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans. Please start a discussion on example programs that do this, so others can join that discussion and perhaps model existing programs in their communities. 

Hello all, I'm inspired by all of your comments.  My background includes working with offenders and the value of them teaching shelter dogs basic life skills.  There is so much untapped opportunity in this form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans.  It's been a joy and honor to work with domestic violence shelters with residents and their pets. Plus, youth and humane education. So much to be done in the area of research at these important intersections of our culture.  I truly look forward to getting to know you all.  🥰

Hello T-Fisher

i am not real familiar with this format so moving through this slowly. Thank you for your comment and follow up. 

The program I have a part in helping develop is called Missouri Puppies for Parole. It has a strong presence across the state in both men and women's facilities. 

I am not certain what to share but am happy to answer any questions. 

To start: The first program was an initiative spearheaded by George Lombardi Director of Corrections. The first group began at The Jefferson City correctional facility and branched out from there. The program is still going strong there and in 19 other facilities. Agreements are created with local shelters/rescues in local towns where correctional facilities exist for placement of acceptable dogs to enhance their adoptability. For example: in the Kansas City and surrounding areas Great Plains SPCA places  dogs in that area. 

There is so much to share I'm not certain where to begin. 

Kind regards, Heddie

Hello Heddie and welcome!

You are right when it comes to untapped potential in the area in form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans. Please start a discussion on example programs that do this, so others can join that discussion and perhaps model existing programs in their communities. 

Hello all, I'm inspired by all of your comments.  My background includes working with offenders and the value of them teaching shelter dogs basic life skills.  There is so much untapped opportunity in this form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans.  It's been a joy and honor to work with domestic violence shelters with residents and their pets. Plus, youth and humane education. So much to be done in the area of research at these important intersections of our culture.  I truly look forward to getting to know you all.  🥰

Heddie,

Are you all conducting any research behind the scenes on the inmates and how the training/bonding with dogs changes them or with the staff at the correctional facilities to see if they have seen a difference in the mental health of the inmates?  

Thanks!

Hello T-Fisher

i am not real familiar with this format so moving through this slowly. Thank you for your comment and follow up. 

The program I have a part in helping develop is called Missouri Puppies for Parole. It has a strong presence across the state in both men and women's facilities. 

I am not certain what to share but am happy to answer any questions. 

To start: The first program was an initiative spearheaded by George Lombardi Director of Corrections. The first group began at The Jefferson City correctional facility and branched out from there. The program is still going strong there and in 19 other facilities. Agreements are created with local shelters/rescues in local towns where correctional facilities exist for placement of acceptable dogs to enhance their adoptability. For example: in the Kansas City and surrounding areas Great Plains SPCA places  dogs in that area. 

There is so much to share I'm not certain where to begin. 

Kind regards, Heddie

Hello Heddie and welcome!

You are right when it comes to untapped potential in the area in form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans. Please start a discussion on example programs that do this, so others can join that discussion and perhaps model existing programs in their communities. 

Hello all, I'm inspired by all of your comments.  My background includes working with offenders and the value of them teaching shelter dogs basic life skills.  There is so much untapped opportunity in this form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans.  It's been a joy and honor to work with domestic violence shelters with residents and their pets. Plus, youth and humane education. So much to be done in the area of research at these important intersections of our culture.  I truly look forward to getting to know you all.  🥰

T', In response to your question about research with inmates, can we expand the idea to recovery programs that include clients' pets? I know of a nonprofit just starting to set up kennels so that clients have a safe place for their dogs while they are in detox. The plan is also to extend the care and cleaning for those pets to others in the program as a component workforce training.

This would be a really interesting and unique program to explore the impact of keeping humans bonded with their pets as they go through a recovery program. 

Heddie,

Are you all conducting any research behind the scenes on the inmates and how the training/bonding with dogs changes them or with the staff at the correctional facilities to see if they have seen a difference in the mental health of the inmates?  

Thanks!

Hello T-Fisher

i am not real familiar with this format so moving through this slowly. Thank you for your comment and follow up. 

The program I have a part in helping develop is called Missouri Puppies for Parole. It has a strong presence across the state in both men and women's facilities. 

I am not certain what to share but am happy to answer any questions. 

To start: The first program was an initiative spearheaded by George Lombardi Director of Corrections. The first group began at The Jefferson City correctional facility and branched out from there. The program is still going strong there and in 19 other facilities. Agreements are created with local shelters/rescues in local towns where correctional facilities exist for placement of acceptable dogs to enhance their adoptability. For example: in the Kansas City and surrounding areas Great Plains SPCA places  dogs in that area. 

There is so much to share I'm not certain where to begin. 

Kind regards, Heddie

Hello Heddie and welcome!

You are right when it comes to untapped potential in the area in form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans. Please start a discussion on example programs that do this, so others can join that discussion and perhaps model existing programs in their communities. 

Hello all, I'm inspired by all of your comments.  My background includes working with offenders and the value of them teaching shelter dogs basic life skills.  There is so much untapped opportunity in this form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans.  It's been a joy and honor to work with domestic violence shelters with residents and their pets. Plus, youth and humane education. So much to be done in the area of research at these important intersections of our culture.  I truly look forward to getting to know you all.  🥰

I love this! We are working with Marvel Way in Reno, NV on a couple of projects. They are a Northern Nevada affordable sober living complex for individuals and families. Many have pets. 

Any discussion about enrichment for the dogs while they are in care? I wonder if there would be grants or a donor that could pay a trainer to come out and train the dogs and their humans and the volunteers that will take care of the dogs? 

T', In response to your question about research with inmates, can we expand the idea to recovery programs that include clients' pets? I know of a nonprofit just starting to set up kennels so that clients have a safe place for their dogs while they are in detox. The plan is also to extend the care and cleaning for those pets to others in the program as a component workforce training.

This would be a really interesting and unique program to explore the impact of keeping humans bonded with their pets as they go through a recovery program. 

Heddie,

Are you all conducting any research behind the scenes on the inmates and how the training/bonding with dogs changes them or with the staff at the correctional facilities to see if they have seen a difference in the mental health of the inmates?  

Thanks!

Hello T-Fisher

i am not real familiar with this format so moving through this slowly. Thank you for your comment and follow up. 

The program I have a part in helping develop is called Missouri Puppies for Parole. It has a strong presence across the state in both men and women's facilities. 

I am not certain what to share but am happy to answer any questions. 

To start: The first program was an initiative spearheaded by George Lombardi Director of Corrections. The first group began at The Jefferson City correctional facility and branched out from there. The program is still going strong there and in 19 other facilities. Agreements are created with local shelters/rescues in local towns where correctional facilities exist for placement of acceptable dogs to enhance their adoptability. For example: in the Kansas City and surrounding areas Great Plains SPCA places  dogs in that area. 

There is so much to share I'm not certain where to begin. 

Kind regards, Heddie

Hello Heddie and welcome!

You are right when it comes to untapped potential in the area in form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans. Please start a discussion on example programs that do this, so others can join that discussion and perhaps model existing programs in their communities. 

Hello all, I'm inspired by all of your comments.  My background includes working with offenders and the value of them teaching shelter dogs basic life skills.  There is so much untapped opportunity in this form of rehabilitation for both canines and humans.  It's been a joy and honor to work with domestic violence shelters with residents and their pets. Plus, youth and humane education. So much to be done in the area of research at these important intersections of our culture.  I truly look forward to getting to know you all.  🥰

Hi everyone,

There are familiar faces on this forum as I worked as a consultant to help AlignCare and UTK Pet Health Equity a few years ago. Since I have been helping ElleVet Sciences, the company I work for, increase access to their wonderful hemp supplements for dogs and cats by providing legal strategies in the complex and novel regulatory landscapes around the globe. From 2020-2023 I developed and coordinated partnerships with organizations and veterinarians in CA, NV, FL, and other states to work with ElleVet to provide free veterinary care for pets of people with limited means in CA, NV, FL, and other states. It is also a privilege serve on Street Dog Coalition's (SDC) board and work together so SDC can continue to provide veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. 

Hi, Stacey, I'm glad to see you are still working with your awesome program. I moved from Patterson and am now in Albuquerque.  Have you thought of coming here? Our community is gearing up the One Health model with the medical school, vet and animal welfare, unsheltered community partners and more. We are always looking for resource help as we pull this together.

Hi everyone,

There are familiar faces on this forum as I worked as a consultant to help AlignCare and UTK Pet Health Equity a few years ago. Since I have been helping ElleVet Sciences, the company I work for, increase access to their wonderful hemp supplements for dogs and cats by providing legal strategies in the complex and novel regulatory landscapes around the globe. From 2020-2023 I developed and coordinated partnerships with organizations and veterinarians in CA, NV, FL, and other states to work with ElleVet to provide free veterinary care for pets of people with limited means in CA, NV, FL, and other states. It is also a privilege serve on Street Dog Coalition's (SDC) board and work together so SDC can continue to provide veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. 

Hi, Stacey, I'm glad to see you are still working with your awesome program. I moved from Patterson and am now in Albuquerque.  Have you thought of coming here? Our community is gearing up the One Health model with the medical school, vet and animal welfare, unsheltered community partners and more. We are always looking for resource help as we pull this together.

Hi everyone,

There are familiar faces on this forum as I worked as a consultant to help AlignCare and UTK Pet Health Equity a few years ago. Since I have been helping ElleVet Sciences, the company I work for, increase access to their wonderful hemp supplements for dogs and cats by providing legal strategies in the complex and novel regulatory landscapes around the globe. From 2020-2023 I developed and coordinated partnerships with organizations and veterinarians in CA, NV, FL, and other states to work with ElleVet to provide free veterinary care for pets of people with limited means in CA, NV, FL, and other states. It is also a privilege serve on Street Dog Coalition's (SDC) board and work together so SDC can continue to provide veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. 

Hi everyone,

There are familiar faces on this forum as I worked as a consultant to help AlignCare and UTK Pet Health Equity a few years ago. Since I have been helping ElleVet Sciences, the company I work for, increase access to their wonderful hemp supplements for dogs and cats by providing legal strategies in the complex and novel regulatory landscapes around the globe. From 2020-2023 I developed and coordinated partnerships with organizations and veterinarians in CA, NV, FL, and other states to work with ElleVet to provide free veterinary care for pets of people with limited means in CA, NV, FL, and other states. It is also a privilege serve on Street Dog Coalition's (SDC) board and work together so SDC can continue to provide veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. 

Hi All.

I'm a bit late to this party. My name is Erica Webb and I'm the director of outreach, humane education and volunteer services at Animal Humane New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico. My team, as well as the extended team here is currently working to stand up a Pet Resource Center that integrates current surrender prevention and intervention services (safety net, emergency boarding, in-community pet health fairs, in-classroom presentations) with new or expanded services including reduced or no cost vaccinations, microchips, spay neuter, and access to pet food, supplies and resources on a walk in basis. We are hoping to make One Health and integral part of this endeavor. I look forward to learning from and with all of you.

Hi! I'm Dr. Rachel Powell. I am the Director of Surgery (& only surgeon!) at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene, OR. Our non-profit is a progressive shelter that holds multiple county and city contracts. As an organization, we are embracing and expanding multiple programs to support our community and keep pets with their people. We are collaborating with human-oriented organizations to provide veterinary care and support for their client's pets and taking advantage of the new grant funding and government programs to support our work. On a personal level, I am interested in the OneHealth approach and initiatives that recognize that human health, animal health, and social welfare and equality are all inextricably intertwined. Looking forward to participating in and learning from these conversations!

Rachel Powell DVM

Director of Surgery

Greenhill Humane Society 

Eugene, OR  

Hello!

My name is Gayle Bair and I'm the Pet Retention Liaison at Animal Friends in Pittsburgh, PA.  I'm so excited to be a part of the One Health initiative.  I first learned of One Health during my Shelter Medicine graduate program through the University of Florida.  My experience with the Street Dog Coalition and current position in our shelter's safety net department afford me the opportunity to work directly with people and their pets.  I'm thrilled that we just added a MSW intern from the University of Pittsburgh to our team.  I look forward to learning from the expertise of everyone in this group!

Hi! I'm Dr. Rachel Powell. I am the Director of Surgery (& only surgeon!) at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene, OR. Our non-profit is a progressive shelter that holds multiple county and city contracts. As an organization, we are embracing and expanding multiple programs to support our community and keep pets with their people. We are collaborating with human-oriented organizations to provide veterinary care and support for their client's pets and taking advantage of the new grant funding and government programs to support our work. On a personal level, I am interested in the OneHealth approach and initiatives that recognize that human health, animal health, and social welfare and equality are all inextricably intertwined. Looking forward to participating in and learning from these conversations!

Rachel Powell DVM

Director of Surgery

Greenhill Humane Society 

Eugene, OR  

Hello and welcome Gayle.

That is fantastic that you have hired a MSW. Does he/she know about Veterinary Social Work and the certificate program for social workers? If not, pleae send them to https://vetsocialwork.tennessee.edu/ut-mssw-vsw-certificate-program/ to learn more. Our VSW, @Kayla Anderson, has completed the program and is vital to AlignCare and PPHE at the University of TN. 

Thank you for all you do to help families stay together!

Hello!

My name is Gayle Bair and I'm the Pet Retention Liaison at Animal Friends in Pittsburgh, PA.  I'm so excited to be a part of the One Health initiative.  I first learned of One Health during my Shelter Medicine graduate program through the University of Florida.  My experience with the Street Dog Coalition and current position in our shelter's safety net department afford me the opportunity to work directly with people and their pets.  I'm thrilled that we just added a MSW intern from the University of Pittsburgh to our team.  I look forward to learning from the expertise of everyone in this group!

Hi! I'm Dr. Rachel Powell. I am the Director of Surgery (& only surgeon!) at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene, OR. Our non-profit is a progressive shelter that holds multiple county and city contracts. As an organization, we are embracing and expanding multiple programs to support our community and keep pets with their people. We are collaborating with human-oriented organizations to provide veterinary care and support for their client's pets and taking advantage of the new grant funding and government programs to support our work. On a personal level, I am interested in the OneHealth approach and initiatives that recognize that human health, animal health, and social welfare and equality are all inextricably intertwined. Looking forward to participating in and learning from these conversations!

Rachel Powell DVM

Director of Surgery

Greenhill Humane Society 

Eugene, OR  

Thank you for the warm welcome!

Our MSW student's internship is unpaid.  The dream is that our shelter will eventually hire a social worker.  I have indeed shared information about the Veterinary Social Work Program with our intern.  I'm presently enrolled in the Veterinary Human Support Certificate Program and love it!

Hello and welcome Gayle.

That is fantastic that you have hired a MSW. Does he/she know about Veterinary Social Work and the certificate program for social workers? If not, pleae send them to https://vetsocialwork.tennessee.edu/ut-mssw-vsw-certificate-program/ to learn more. Our VSW, @Kayla Anderson, has completed the program and is vital to AlignCare and PPHE at the University of TN. 

Thank you for all you do to help families stay together!

Hello!

My name is Gayle Bair and I'm the Pet Retention Liaison at Animal Friends in Pittsburgh, PA.  I'm so excited to be a part of the One Health initiative.  I first learned of One Health during my Shelter Medicine graduate program through the University of Florida.  My experience with the Street Dog Coalition and current position in our shelter's safety net department afford me the opportunity to work directly with people and their pets.  I'm thrilled that we just added a MSW intern from the University of Pittsburgh to our team.  I look forward to learning from the expertise of everyone in this group!

Hi! I'm Dr. Rachel Powell. I am the Director of Surgery (& only surgeon!) at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene, OR. Our non-profit is a progressive shelter that holds multiple county and city contracts. As an organization, we are embracing and expanding multiple programs to support our community and keep pets with their people. We are collaborating with human-oriented organizations to provide veterinary care and support for their client's pets and taking advantage of the new grant funding and government programs to support our work. On a personal level, I am interested in the OneHealth approach and initiatives that recognize that human health, animal health, and social welfare and equality are all inextricably intertwined. Looking forward to participating in and learning from these conversations!

Rachel Powell DVM

Director of Surgery

Greenhill Humane Society 

Eugene, OR  

Hi! I'm Dr. Rachel Powell. I am the Director of Surgery (& only surgeon!) at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene, OR. Our non-profit is a progressive shelter that holds multiple county and city contracts. As an organization, we are embracing and expanding multiple programs to support our community and keep pets with their people. We are collaborating with human-oriented organizations to provide veterinary care and support for their client's pets and taking advantage of the new grant funding and government programs to support our work. On a personal level, I am interested in the OneHealth approach and initiatives that recognize that human health, animal health, and social welfare and equality are all inextricably intertwined. Looking forward to participating in and learning from these conversations!

Rachel Powell DVM

Director of Surgery

Greenhill Humane Society 

Eugene, OR  

Thank you Rachel for all you do as the only surgeon on your team! 

Have you all held a One Health Clinic before? How many services did you provide and for what species? 

Please share more!

Hi! I'm Dr. Rachel Powell. I am the Director of Surgery (& only surgeon!) at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene, OR. Our non-profit is a progressive shelter that holds multiple county and city contracts. As an organization, we are embracing and expanding multiple programs to support our community and keep pets with their people. We are collaborating with human-oriented organizations to provide veterinary care and support for their client's pets and taking advantage of the new grant funding and government programs to support our work. On a personal level, I am interested in the OneHealth approach and initiatives that recognize that human health, animal health, and social welfare and equality are all inextricably intertwined. Looking forward to participating in and learning from these conversations!

Rachel Powell DVM

Director of Surgery

Greenhill Humane Society 

Eugene, OR  

I am not sure what a "One Health Clinic" is. Greenhill Humane Society does not currently operate a public-facing veterinary clinic. We do provide services for owned animals through a number of shelter programs including offering low-cost/free S/N for all intact, stray animals that are RTO'd, direct referrals from area veterinarians for surgical procedures that owners cannot afford (amputation, enucleation, mass removal, etc.), participation in grant-funded and donor-funded programs to provide veterinary services to pets owned by people enrolled in other county assistance and social safety net programs that provide addiction services, mental health services, housing assistance, etc.

Thank you Rachel for all you do as the only surgeon on your team! 

Have you all held a One Health Clinic before? How many services did you provide and for what species? 

Please share more!

Hi! I'm Dr. Rachel Powell. I am the Director of Surgery (& only surgeon!) at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene, OR. Our non-profit is a progressive shelter that holds multiple county and city contracts. As an organization, we are embracing and expanding multiple programs to support our community and keep pets with their people. We are collaborating with human-oriented organizations to provide veterinary care and support for their client's pets and taking advantage of the new grant funding and government programs to support our work. On a personal level, I am interested in the OneHealth approach and initiatives that recognize that human health, animal health, and social welfare and equality are all inextricably intertwined. Looking forward to participating in and learning from these conversations!

Rachel Powell DVM

Director of Surgery

Greenhill Humane Society 

Eugene, OR  

Hi, everyone. There are so many talented and committed folks in this group! I'm Anna, and I'm the One Health Clinic Project Manager for the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. The clinic's aim is to to give University of Minnesota students the opportunity to practice systems thinking, collaborate across health care programs and keep whole families healthy, pets included! I most recently come from running a HQHVSN mobile and stationary clinic in Minneapolis. I'm excited to learn from you all.

Good morning everyone! I am glad to find this group!

My name is Vickie and I am the program manager and Sr Research Coordinator at the Center for One Health Research at the University of Washington. In that role, I am also one of the Co-Leads for the One Health Clinic. The One Health Clinic uses a clinical care model that integrates human and veterinary healthcare for the family unit. This clinic currently provides care for those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity at three locations in Seattle. The premise is that folx come to the clinic for their pet's care and stay for their own healthcare and the healthcare plan for the animal affects the owner's care and vice versa.

Editing to add that the One Health Clinic is a collaboration between the University of Washington and Washington State University, in close partnership with Neighborcare Health (a Federally Qualified Health Center in WA State).

We also support other communities for free to create this type of clinic through our Toolkit. We have a small amount of funds where we can also attend clinics at different sites to help integrate the care (rather than co-located but still silo-ed healthcare). The hope is that multiple sites can work together to collect the same data so that we can show that this type of integrated care model that improves the health of both pets and their humans works (and it definitely seems to work in Seattle). We supported clinics in NYC and Tucson to get going, and our quarterly coffee hours are opportunities to troubleshoot and share wins.

Looking forward to connecting and collaborating!  If anyone wants to connect, feel free to reach out to me at ramirezv@uw.edu or onehealthclinicseattle@gmail.com.

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Vickie Ramirez
Program Manager
University of Washington, One Health Clinic
WA
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Hello Vickie and welcome! 
Thank you for the link to your site! Very helpful. i'd love to chat with you about how your are collecting the data and how we collect data thru AlignCare. Maybe we can compare notes? @Linda Daugherty is our research director and should also join our conversation, if you are interested. 

Thanks!

Good morning everyone! I am glad to find this group!

My name is Vickie and I am the program manager and Sr Research Coordinator at the Center for One Health Research at the University of Washington. In that role, I am also one of the Co-Leads for the One Health Clinic. The One Health Clinic uses a clinical care model that integrates human and veterinary healthcare for the family unit. This clinic currently provides care for those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity at three locations in Seattle. The premise is that folx come to the clinic for their pet's care and stay for their own healthcare and the healthcare plan for the animal affects the owner's care and vice versa.

Editing to add that the One Health Clinic is a collaboration between the University of Washington and Washington State University, in close partnership with Neighborcare Health (a Federally Qualified Health Center in WA State).

We also support other communities for free to create this type of clinic through our Toolkit. We have a small amount of funds where we can also attend clinics at different sites to help integrate the care (rather than co-located but still silo-ed healthcare). The hope is that multiple sites can work together to collect the same data so that we can show that this type of integrated care model that improves the health of both pets and their humans works (and it definitely seems to work in Seattle). We supported clinics in NYC and Tucson to get going, and our quarterly coffee hours are opportunities to troubleshoot and share wins.

Looking forward to connecting and collaborating!  If anyone wants to connect, feel free to reach out to me at ramirezv@uw.edu or onehealthclinicseattle@gmail.com.

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Vickie Ramirez
Program Manager
University of Washington, One Health Clinic
WA

Hello, all!  I'm Penny and am the Community Programs Manager at Animal Friends in Pittsburgh, Pa, USA.  I'm very fresh to this role but am daily inspired by the team I get to work with.  Our organization has many pieces in place in terms of providing support services for animal guardians in our area (pet food pantry, pet retention services, training, Humane Education, etc.) but I would love to find ways to better incorporate the "One Health" model and philosophy into the events we organize and the communities we are a part of.  I look forward to hearing everyone's ideas and finding guidance in taking this crucial step in our work!

Hello, my name is Nikki. I am the founder of Just Four Paws Rescue, we actively rescue through Canada, the US and Mexico. We work to make sure that our community gets the help they need, we run pet food banks, assist with spay, neuter and vaccination clinics in Mexico. We advocate for keeping pets in families and provide outreach to the homeless population with pets. Sometimes money matters, meaning there is never enough, we also look at healing holistically when minor and going to the vet is not an option. I look forward to hearing others struggles and accomplishments.

Hello, and I'm excited to see Maddie's get involved in the One Health space!

My name is Shelly Volsche, and I am the Behavior and Transfer Manager at Nevada Humane Society. This is a new department, and I just finished hiring a team of coordinators to help me advance our goals.

Before returning to the world of behavior and welfare, I spent 10 years in higher education as a professor and researcher. Trained in Anthropology, my work spanned the evolution of behavior and cognition, as well as looking how those factors influenced our relationships with companion animals. I've written on more humane research, the dog play pant (yes, dogs laugh), and pet parenting across different cultures. 

I have also taught about One Health, One Welfare - the idea of expanding one health to include behavioral health and wellbeing. Everything is connected, and it's no secret animals in our shelters struggle with a constant hum of stress. This has numerous impacts on their medical and behavioral health. I hope to contribute more to this space. I'm open to research collaborations on how to have healthier shelters or opportunities to speak, brainstorm, or teach.

I look forward to learning more from all of you and sharing what I've learned along the way.

I am called Ken Cameron. My involvement in the pet community is three fold. I am a special needs and hospice cat foster; I am the incoming Board President for a local spay neuter community resource; and I also own a pet food, supplements, treats and gifts business. I am honored to be a part of this community

Hi everyone,

I'm very excited to be a part of this group and connect with like-minded people!

My name is Katelyn and I am an Animal Welfare Research Consultant based in British Columbia, Canada. I completed my PhD in Animal Welfare and have been working in the academic, nonprofit and government sectors for the last 10 years. After working as a Director of Programs in the nonprofit sector, I have seen how nonprofits can benefit from the use of research and data to help with evidence-based decision-making in order to better fulfill their mission; however, not everyone can hire a full-time researcher - which is where I can help! My passion lies in helping nonprofits be more effective in fulfilling their mission.

I look forward to connecting!

Hello and welcome to the One Health Forum Katelyn. 

What do you feel is the most challenging aspect of research around One Health? 

Hi everyone,

I'm very excited to be a part of this group and connect with like-minded people!

My name is Katelyn and I am an Animal Welfare Research Consultant based in British Columbia, Canada. I completed my PhD in Animal Welfare and have been working in the academic, nonprofit and government sectors for the last 10 years. After working as a Director of Programs in the nonprofit sector, I have seen how nonprofits can benefit from the use of research and data to help with evidence-based decision-making in order to better fulfill their mission; however, not everyone can hire a full-time researcher - which is where I can help! My passion lies in helping nonprofits be more effective in fulfilling their mission.

I look forward to connecting!

Hi everyone, my name is Sharece I'm based in Virginia. The most challenging thing would probably have to be pinpointing health issues .

Hello and welcome to the One Health Forum Katelyn. 

What do you feel is the most challenging aspect of research around One Health? 

Hi everyone,

I'm very excited to be a part of this group and connect with like-minded people!

My name is Katelyn and I am an Animal Welfare Research Consultant based in British Columbia, Canada. I completed my PhD in Animal Welfare and have been working in the academic, nonprofit and government sectors for the last 10 years. After working as a Director of Programs in the nonprofit sector, I have seen how nonprofits can benefit from the use of research and data to help with evidence-based decision-making in order to better fulfill their mission; however, not everyone can hire a full-time researcher - which is where I can help! My passion lies in helping nonprofits be more effective in fulfilling their mission.

I look forward to connecting!

Hello and welcome to the One Health Forum Katelyn. 

What do you feel is the most challenging aspect of research around One Health? 

Hi everyone,

I'm very excited to be a part of this group and connect with like-minded people!

My name is Katelyn and I am an Animal Welfare Research Consultant based in British Columbia, Canada. I completed my PhD in Animal Welfare and have been working in the academic, nonprofit and government sectors for the last 10 years. After working as a Director of Programs in the nonprofit sector, I have seen how nonprofits can benefit from the use of research and data to help with evidence-based decision-making in order to better fulfill their mission; however, not everyone can hire a full-time researcher - which is where I can help! My passion lies in helping nonprofits be more effective in fulfilling their mission.

I look forward to connecting!

Hi T' - great question! Most of my research has been focused on the intersection between people and animals (i.e. how to improve human resource practices to provide better outcomes for animals, public values and perceptions around animal welfare issues). I don't think this is specific to One Health, but I have found the most challenging aspect of the research I conduct is having diverse stakeholder groups all working for a common goal. That's why communities like this one can be so beneficial - it's a chance for like-minded people to learn from each other! 

Hello and welcome to the One Health Forum Katelyn. 

What do you feel is the most challenging aspect of research around One Health? 

Hi everyone,

I'm very excited to be a part of this group and connect with like-minded people!

My name is Katelyn and I am an Animal Welfare Research Consultant based in British Columbia, Canada. I completed my PhD in Animal Welfare and have been working in the academic, nonprofit and government sectors for the last 10 years. After working as a Director of Programs in the nonprofit sector, I have seen how nonprofits can benefit from the use of research and data to help with evidence-based decision-making in order to better fulfill their mission; however, not everyone can hire a full-time researcher - which is where I can help! My passion lies in helping nonprofits be more effective in fulfilling their mission.

I look forward to connecting!

Hi T' - great question! Most of my research has been focused on the intersection between people and animals (i.e. how to improve human resource practices to provide better outcomes for animals, public values and perceptions around animal welfare issues). I don't think this is specific to One Health, but I have found the most challenging aspect of the research I conduct is having diverse stakeholder groups all working for a common goal. That's why communities like this one can be so beneficial - it's a chance for like-minded people to learn from each other! 

Hello and welcome to the One Health Forum Katelyn. 

What do you feel is the most challenging aspect of research around One Health? 

Hi everyone,

I'm very excited to be a part of this group and connect with like-minded people!

My name is Katelyn and I am an Animal Welfare Research Consultant based in British Columbia, Canada. I completed my PhD in Animal Welfare and have been working in the academic, nonprofit and government sectors for the last 10 years. After working as a Director of Programs in the nonprofit sector, I have seen how nonprofits can benefit from the use of research and data to help with evidence-based decision-making in order to better fulfill their mission; however, not everyone can hire a full-time researcher - which is where I can help! My passion lies in helping nonprofits be more effective in fulfilling their mission.

I look forward to connecting!

Thanks Katelyn. Can you share some of your work with us? I know many of us would love to read the reports if you can share them with us.

Thanks!

Hi T' - great question! Most of my research has been focused on the intersection between people and animals (i.e. how to improve human resource practices to provide better outcomes for animals, public values and perceptions around animal welfare issues). I don't think this is specific to One Health, but I have found the most challenging aspect of the research I conduct is having diverse stakeholder groups all working for a common goal. That's why communities like this one can be so beneficial - it's a chance for like-minded people to learn from each other! 

Hello and welcome to the One Health Forum Katelyn. 

What do you feel is the most challenging aspect of research around One Health? 

Hi everyone,

I'm very excited to be a part of this group and connect with like-minded people!

My name is Katelyn and I am an Animal Welfare Research Consultant based in British Columbia, Canada. I completed my PhD in Animal Welfare and have been working in the academic, nonprofit and government sectors for the last 10 years. After working as a Director of Programs in the nonprofit sector, I have seen how nonprofits can benefit from the use of research and data to help with evidence-based decision-making in order to better fulfill their mission; however, not everyone can hire a full-time researcher - which is where I can help! My passion lies in helping nonprofits be more effective in fulfilling their mission.

I look forward to connecting!