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Getting Social with Carie Lewis of The HSUS

Getting Social with Carie Lewis of The HSUS

Five years ago, when Facebook was in its infancy and Twitter was barely hatched, Carie Lewis was brought in to help with pay-per-click advertising for The Humane Society of the United States (The HSUS). Fast forward to today and Carie is deeply immersed in all things social media in her role as director of emerging media for The HSUS. “I quickly identified a growing trend in social media. I created The HSUS’ social media presence on … Read entire article »

Filed under: Animal Welfare, Education, Featured

Volunteering: Why it Matters to Animal Welfare Organizations

Volunteering: Why it Matters to Animal Welfare Organizations

Many animal welfare organizations rely on volunteers to help create a positive impact in their efforts to save the lives of homeless pets. “Volunteers are the primary reason that we can save the lives of these dogs,” said Jennifer Mazzocchi, president and founder of Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) in Arizona is another organization that relies heavily on the support of volunteers. According to MCACC’s website, they are the nation’s … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured, Pets, Volunteerism