community animal welfare

Melissa Shupak | Inside Toronto’s Community-First Animal Welfare Movement

Rexson Bernal on August 25, 2026

Melissa Shupak shares how Toronto Humane Society is transforming animal welfare by shifting from a reactive shelter model to a proactive community support system that helps families stay together with their pets.

Cheryl McCormick | The Human Side of Animal Welfare

Rexson Bernal on August 18, 2026

Cheryl McCormick shares how the Athens Area Humane Society is redefining animal welfare by putting people first, building trusted community partnerships, and creating compassionate programs that keep pets with the families who love them.