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Jordan Powell  holding a black French bulldog puppy in his shirt

Community Voices: Jordan Powell

Meet Jordan Powell! Jordan has been in animal welfare for 10+ years. He has worked in shelter medicine, wildlife, exotics, general practice, ER/ICU prior to now being a Neurology Veterinary Technician in Philadelphia.
See what he'd like for the future
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Kayla Oliver

Community Voices: Kay Oliver

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Kay Oliver who give back to pets and people in their community.
Learn how she finds her work rewarding
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Olympica Anderson

Community Voices: Olympica Anderson

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Olympica Anderson, who give back to pets and people in their community.
See how her dog affected her life
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Karyn Swoopes

Community Voices: Karyn Swoopes

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Karyn Swoopes, who give back to pets and people in their community.
Read her thoughts about sanctuaries
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Donovan Dodds

Community Voices: Donovan Dodds

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Donovan Dodds, who give back to pets and people in their community.
Learn what he feels most valuable in his work
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Lauren Nembhard

Community Voices: Lauren Nembhard

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Lauren Nembhard, who give back to pets and people in their community.
Read what motivates her
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Pamela Bryant

Community Voices: Pamela Bryant

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Pamela Bryant, who give back to pets and people in their community.
Read about her beliefs about a community mindset shift
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Skye Oseguera

Community Voices: Skye Oseguera

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Skye Oseguera, who give back to pets and people in their community.
See what she would like in the future of animal welfare
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Shakela Brown

Community Voices: Shakela Brown

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Shakela Brown, who give back to pets and people in their community.
See how she believes community wisdom play a role in her advocacy
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Lisa Barton

Community Voices: Lisa Barton

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Lisa Barton who give back to pets and people in their community.
See what she said about the importance of community collaboration
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Jasmine Crisp and Papi

Community Voices: Jasmine Crisp

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Jasmine Crisp, who give back to pets and people in their community.
See what she finds most rewarding
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Janae Matthews

Community Voices: Janae Matthews

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Janae Matthews who give back to pets and people in their community.
Read about the connection between community and animal welfare
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