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Not a Luxury: Pet Companionship & Social Justice

Pets help us meet our drive for wellbeing. But rising prices and growing housing insecurity compound already existing systemic inequities, creating barriers to pet companionship for many. How can we address the institutional challenges faced by people and pets experiencing poverty?

This event’s featured speakers:

  • Amanda Arrington, Senior Director of Pets for Life Program at the Humane Society of the United States
  • Dianne Prado, Founder & Executive Director at Housing Equity & Advocacy Resource Team (HEART LA)

This event recording is available on our Wellbeing Blueprint website. Click the button below to access the webinar recording.

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