DO GOOD VOICES: Jessica Salmond, Friends of Strays

In this episode of Do Good Voices, Meredith Pericles, Founder and Executive Director of Do Good Foundation, sits down with Jessica Salmond, Communications and Marketing Director for Friends of Strays, St. Petersburg's oldest no-kill animal shelter, serving the community since 1978. Friends of Strays' mission is "to inspire compassion for all animals, provide shelter and humane care to homeless animals, and promote adoptions and responsible pet guardianship in our community." Jessica takes us beyond the adoption floor to talk about the many ways Friends of Strays supports animals and the people who care for them.

The conversation explores what "no-kill" actually means, common misconceptions about animal shelters and shelter pets, and some of the biggest challenges facing homeless animals today. Jessica also shares more about MEOW Now, the Pet Food Pantry, and community outreach programs designed to help pets and the people who love them.

They also talk about the many ways you can help, from adopting and fostering to volunteering, donating, and supporting programs that help keep animals safe and cared for. They also talk about:
• What being a no-kill shelter really means
• Friends of Strays' work beyond adoption
• MEOW Now and community cats
• The Pet Food Pantry
• Misconceptions about shelter animals
• Challenges facing homeless animals in Pinellas County
• Adopting, fostering, volunteering, and giving

Learn more and get involved:
Website: https://www.friendsofstrays.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsofstrays/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofStraysAnimalShelter
Email: info@friendsofstrays.org

About Jessica Salmond
Jessica Salmon is the Communications and Marketing Director for Friends of Strays Animal Shelter, a local animal rescue organization in St. Petersburg, FL.

About Do Good Voices
Do Good Voices is a program of the Do Good Foundation, where we're building a connected nonprofit ecosystem that meets real needs. Each episode introduces our community to the nonprofit organizations and leaders making a difference throughout Pinellas County.

Learn more at DoGoodFoundationFL.org. 

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