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From Lawyer to the Animal Shelter: How Reasa Currier Found Her Passion for Animal Welfare

From Lawyer to the Animal Shelter: How Reasa Currier Found Her Passion for Animal Welfare

Reasa Currier, director of our Department of Animal Sheltering, was featured on a recent edition of the “County Conversation” podcast.

Currier discussed the county's efforts to reduce pet overpopulation and provide resources to keep pets in homes. The shelter currently takes in 4,000-5,000 animals per year and has over a 90% live release rate. However, they are seeing an increase in surrendered animals due to economic factors like lack of affordable pet-friendly housing and higher vet costs.

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