Community Outreach: Animal Services Meets Human Services – Weekly Community Conversations 9/23/24

Oakland Animal Services (OAS) is revolutionizing community care through a unique partnership with volunteer veterinarian Dr. Jyothi Robertson and Project Pet. Join us for an enlightening conversation to discover how this innovative collaboration seamlessly integrates animal medical services with essential human support, addressing the interconnected needs of both pets and their owners. By providing comprehensive veterinary care alongside crucial human services-such as housing assistance, mental health resources, and healthcare-this initiative is fostering stronger community bonds and enhancing the quality of life for residents and their furry companions in Oakland. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about a holistic approach that is setting new standards in public health and community well-being.

Guest speakers:
Donell Randolph, Community Programs Coordinator, Friends of Oakland Animal Services
Marshall Williams, Founder and Executive Director, Project Pet and Bay Area One Health Coalition
Dr. Jyothi Robertson, Veterinarian & Consultant, JVR Strategies and Journey You Own

Chapters
00:00 Welcome
01:07 Question of the Day
03:37 National updates
05:27 Presentation

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About Community Conversations, hosted by Maddie’s Fund:
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, animal sheltering transformed overnight. Foster-based sheltering, home-based employees and volunteers, along with collaboration galvanized our communities. The pandemic, along with social injustice, has motivated our industry to look at how we partner with our communities and confront our own biases. Shelter and rescue staff across the country began talking on a weekly basis, offering support and innovative ideas to do things differently. To learn more about these calls, visit https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communi....