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The Shelter Shift

Allow me to reintroduce myself

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader,

Whether you’ve been on my email list for years or you’ve been here for a few minutes, I wanted to take a second to do a little re-introduction of myself and what you can expect when you see my name in your inbox (because trust me, being allowed in your inbox is a privilege I won’t take advantage of.)

So, hi, I guess. I’m Roxanne, and I’m the founder of The Shelter Shift and the Director at the Edgewater Animal Shelter in Edgewater, FL. I started this project (The Shelter Shift) after ten years in animal shelter management and over 20 years in animal rescue. I have watched shelter leaders and employees melt down, quit, and leave the industry completely. I have seen animal care slide, surrenders rise, and pretty much everything else in between.

Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to helping animal shelters and rescues achieve better results, creating programs that benefit pets and employees, and advocating not only for the animals but also for the people who work so hard to save them.

When you see my name in your inbox, you can expect a few things:

Content: Tips, resources, and insights to help you run a less stressful operation.

Connection: Interactive content to make your experience not suck.

Support: I'm here to support you every step of the way – you can always respond to any email, and I’ll see it!

Thank you for being here!

Thank you

for following, reading, and being part of the solution to the animal crisis. You are appreciated.

Roxanne

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