DPA!’s Pawsome People: May 2019 Board Member Spotlight Post 1
Over the next month we will be doing a SPECIAL feature of our Board Member of the Month, Candice A. Throughout the next few weeks stay tuned to learn more about Candice, what it takes to be a board member, and how YOU can help out.
DPA!’s Pawsome People: April 2019 Volunteer Spotlight
“Laura is one of those amazing volunteers you wish you could clone! She is a steadfast member of the DPA! social media team, someone I can always rely on. Her creativity and passion for animals really comes through on our Instagram channel, which is a key component of our marketing structure. Without her dedication to helping us promote animals in need, DPA! wouldn’t be able to save the lives we do or find the perfect forever families for so many cats, dogs, and other amazing pets.” – Amanda Peterson, DPA! Social Media Manager
DPA!’s Pawsome People: April 2019 Leadership Spotlight
“Kevin has dedicated his Sundays to DPA! for years! As our Rescue Assistant Director, Kevin helps lead the Rescue Team by example and goes to Dallas Animal Services almost every single Sunday to evaluate new dogs for our program, perform dog tests, train new Rescue Team volunteers, and basically terrify shy dogs with his giant […]
DPA!’s Pawsome People: March 2019 Leadership Spotlight
This month’s Leadership Spotlight is the one and only Jessica Weinstein. Jessica is DPA’s Vice President of Animal Operations AKA the “do-er” of all, the backbone of DPA!’s Animal Operations, and an inspiration to all of us who work with her. Jessica’s spotlight this month is best highlighted from those who directly work with her. We can all learn something from Jessica–whether it is how to be the light in rescue work, how to go all in and not look back, and ultimately how to never give up.
DPA!’s Pawsome People: March 2019 Volunteer Spotlight
“Emily has been a foster and volunteer with DPA since even before my time. She is a whiz when it comes to numbers and spent a few years managing DPA’s accounting before making the switch over to the foster team. This is where I have gotten the chance to really know Emily and learn that her heart is just as large as her brain. She goes above and beyond as a foster representative to make sure our fosters are feeling supported. She has even given up a free Saturday to take her foster’s animals to adoption events when they couldn’t make it–a couple of those puppies met their FURever families at that event, too!
This sort of above and beyond mentality is something that comes naturally to Emily who is a repeat foster herself. She is superwoman who has done it all! Bully breeds? Absolutely. Medical issues? Not a problem. Pregnant mom and nursing puppies? Bring it on!Emily brings so much value to our team and we are SO fortunate to have her!” -Steiner Steiner, DPA!’s Foster Director
DPA!’s Pawsome People: February 2019 Leadership Spotlight
“Stacey has been volunteering with DPA! for almost 5 years now and I cannot stress enough the impact she has been able to make for our animals and our adopters. She has dedicated her spare time to ensuring our adoption policies and processes are in line with industry standards while providing excellent customer service to […]
A Tribute to Pearl
Blog by Allison Brandon, DPA! Medical Director Much of what we do in rescue is exhilarating. Our work is meaningful, and we see the difference we make in countless lives every single day. But rescue work can also be heartbreaking and downright ugly. We choose to see the good in all things. Always allowing the good […]
DPA!’s Pawsome People: February 2019 Foster Spotlight
“Jackie has been a solid and continuous foster with DPA for years now. Her ramp up period was quick and she has not slowed down since. I can’t remember the last time that Jackie did not have at least one DPA foster animal in her home – you would never know though since she treats each foster like her own. She does not shy away from any medical or behavioral cases and has a strong love for the power breeds that are usually overlooked in the shelter . . .”
DPA!’s Pawsome People: February 2019 Volunteer Spotlight
“I have been working with Courtney on the Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) team for almost a year. She volunteers at Dallas Animal Shelter (DAS), working to prevent shelter surrenders. She is always reliable, volunteers regularly, and has such a positive outlook on an often challenging volunteer role. . . “
DPA!’s Pawsome People: January 2019 Foster Spotlight
“Kate is an amazing, dedicated and resilient foster for DPA! She’s most recently tagged a beautiful litter of kittens – the Graphics Crew – and despite lots of quick adoption interest, she’s had to juggle many vet appointments, medication schedules and cleanup to get these babies healthy and ready for their new homes.
On top of that, she and her family agreed to temp foster for Bob Marley – a super sweet darling who needed to have his tail amputated, and then was quickly diagnosed with Panleuk (equivalent of Parvo in pups). He’s not out of the woods yet, but she’s documenting his treatment and recovery.
Through everything, she has gone above and beyond for these furry babies – sharing the good, the bad and the ugly of what it really means to foster – all with grace and positivity. Kate’s amazing husband and kids are committed right alongside her to loving these babes, and getting them healthy for forever homes – embodying the meaning of being foster parents!” -Caitlin Gilbert, DPA!’s Feline Assistant Foster Director