💫 Greetings from Nova Scotia! This week, CARE members will be participating in various panels during the Summit for Animals, an annual conference organized by Humane Canada @humanecanada. The event gathers animal welfare professionals, advocates, and volunteers who come together to learn, share knowledge, and advance their cause.

🗓 The 2024 edition of the conference is scheduled to take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from May 5th to May 7th.

The Summit is an inclusive event that welcomes everyone, and it features ten educational topics covering animal care and behavior, fatigue management, resilience building, and the welfare of wild and farmed animals. The conference also includes Learning Labs on May 5th and two days of education, networking, and fun on May 6th and 7th.

🎙 Here is the schedule for the CARE team:

11:15 – 12:10
Panel: Advancing Racial Equity and Human and Animal Wellbeing Through Participatory Research and Evaluation
Speakers: Sloane Hawes, James Evans, Celeste Morales

8:45 – 9:45 am
Panel: Joining with our Communities for Change
Speakers: James

11:15 – 12:10
Panel: Community Animal Care: INreach strategies for advancing racial equity and human and animal wellbeing
Speakers: Dr. Azalia Boyd, James, Dr. Raye Taylor, Rae Williams

#CAREequity #SummitforAnimals #AnimalWellbeing …

🎉 We are excited to announce the launch of VetREDI this upcoming Friday, May 10th!

VetREDI is more than just a certification program; it is a catalyst for change. Based on the REDI course available on our CARE website, VetREDI is a platform that promotes a friendly, inclusive, and diverse community, paving the way for racial equity in the veterinary field.

👩🏽‍⚕️ Preventive care is an absolute necessity in helping marginalized communities overcome the various barriers they face. Despite the discouragement caused by structural racism and classism, we can work together to reduce harm and create more welcoming experiences for everyone seeking veterinary care. 🦮

Despite the shortage of veterinarians in the United States, we can still make a difference by providing comprehensive tools and resources to help underserved and marginalized communities. By embracing REDI – Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – we can inspire systemic and equitable shifts within organizations that adopt these principles. Together, we can create a better future for all.

🤝🏽 By partnering with @maddiesfund, @petsmartcharities, and our @carecenters, we aim to help our students analyze and understand our previous and current shortcomings in terms of racial equality. At CARE, we strive to guide dedicated organizations and individuals towards a path of greater truth and comprehension and, eventually, to take action. Our ultimate goal is to create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable world that benefits everyone.

#CAREequity #VetREDI #Community #ThankstoMaddie #MaddiesFund #PetSmartCharities #CARECenters …

🤝🏾 True allies are a breath of fresh air. Real allies are folks who not only recognize their privilege, they utilize those privileges to ignite real change.

Some allies use their voices and votes to advocate for marginalized communities.

✊🏾 More direct allies will take immediate action to spark a positive change through donations, boycotts, and protests.

Allies don’t weaponize their generosity to shine a spotlight on themselves – they care about increasing awareness for a community whose needs and voices have been neglected.

📑 Example:

Your able-bodied coworker noticed that the office building lacked accessible infrastructure and accommodations.

Their complaint to the corporate office led to the construction of a new wheelchair ramp and accessible parking spots.

💬 If you`ve witnessed gatekeeping as a client or worker within the animal welfare industry, share your experiences and the lessons you learned below!

#CAREequity #HumanAnimalWelfare #VetREDI #Ally …

👨🏻‍💼The United States is facing a critical shortage of veterinarians, and we must take action to address this issue. With less than 60,000 professionals available to care for over 135 million companion pets, we must ensure that more individuals are trained and supported to enter the field.

🦮 Additionally, we must work to increase diversity within the veterinary industry and expand the reach of veterinary offices to underserved BIPOC communities. We must bridge the gap in access to care and cultural competency to ensure that all pets receive the care they need and deserve. 🤝

Despite the significant shortage of veterinarians in the US, we are committed to providing comprehensive tools to the field to ensure that underserved and marginalized communities receive the care they deserve. By embracing VetREDI – Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – we can drive systemic and equitable shifts within organizations, empowering them to make a positive difference in people`s lives.

🗝Access to preventive care is absolutely essential in helping marginalized communities overcome the various barriers they face. Despite the discouragement caused by structural racism and classism, we are confident that we can work together to reduce harm and create more welcoming experiences for everyone seeking veterinary care. 👨🏽‍⚕️🐩👩🏽‍⚕️

💐With the generous support of @maddiesfund, @petsmartcharities, and our @carecenters, we created VetREDI based on the REDI course available on our CARE website. VetREDI places great emphasis on creating a friendly, inclusive, and diverse community that promotes racial equity.

Join us in this important mission.

#CARE #CAREequity #VetREDI #Community …