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Petland Canada – Amy Pawson
Amy has moved the organization forward with first thought to humane
animal welfare for all the animals in their care. She continues to collaborate
with many humane leaders to achieve, adapt and implement best practices, not
just focused on animal care while in her store but also from the point of
sourcing and transport. She spearheaded the change to where cats and dogs were
sourced from. Rather than contributing to the already bursting pet population
explosion she supports rescue groups and humane societies by offering their
storefront for adoptions. With this change she has increased her partnerships
with many distinguished groups.
One of the most notable aspects of Amy is the
conversations she is willing to have with even the most challenging people and
topics. She listens with respect to polarizing options and tries to provide
balance to the conversations. In some cases has even changed policy as a result
of some of these conversations. Amy believes in the power of the animal human
bond. The joy and the special bond that people develop with their pets are
instrumental in infusing more compassion in the world. She feels that many of
the small animals that are offered for adoption in their store allow families
and children that first introduction to the power of animals. They will support
the new pet owners with education on care and treatment in the home and also
will take back any animals that they have adopted out if the family can no
longer keep the pet.
Amy recently launched a Petland Charities division with
the goal “to support and help programs that save the lives of homeless pets,
education people on creating and sustaining a healthy community for pets and
people and bring awareness of education of companion animal – welfare issues.”
Petland Canada has built more stores, Amy collaborated with animal welfare
leaders and her placement partners to ensure that the kennels and the community
cat rooms offers the animals the least amount of stress.
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