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TODAY'S PANELISTS
ELISE TRAUB serves as Best Friends Animal Society’s Senior Director
External Affairs and Office of the CEO. In this capacity, she leads Best
Friends’ legislative efforts, advocacy campaigns, grassroots
engagement, external partnerships, and government affairs. She
supports Best Friends’ leadership in strategic planning and external
affairs. She oversees a diverse team of attorneys, policy experts,
research analysts, and advocacy professionals who are working to
achieve Best Friends’ goal to make the country no-kill by 2025.
Prior to joining Best Friends in 2019, Elise served as an advisor to
the State and Community Engagement Division of AARP, which
conducts advocacy and community outreach work on behalf of
Americans aged 50-plus and their families.
Previously, Elise led international legislative campaigns for the
Global Shark Conservation campaign of the Pew Charitable Trusts
and served as the Director of Wildlife Protection Policy for the
Humane Society of the United States. Throughout her career, she has
played a key role in the passage and successful defense of many
ELISE TRAUB
local, state, federal and international laws to benefit animals.
Eliset@bestfriends.org
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TODAY'S PANELISTS
ELIZABETH ORECK is the national coordinator of Best Friends Animal
Society’s Housing Initiatives, which work to support communities and
keep pets and families together through programs, partnerships and
policies. Elizabeth works closely with elected officials, organizations,
community stakeholders and advocates to educate the public and
promote positive policies for pets and their people. In her twelve years
with Best Friends, she has been instrumental in the passage of a variety
of state and local legislation throughout the country and has presented at
dozens of national conferences, forums and events.
Elizabeth has worked in animal welfare and advocacy for twenty years
and is a wildlife rehabilitator who has served on the boards of the
California Wildlife Center, Pets90210 and the Coalition for Pets and Public
Safety, as well as the Regional Council of the International Fund for
Animal Welfare (IFAW). Previously, she was the managing director of pet
adoption centers for spcaLA and the District 5 representative for the Los
Angeles City Spay & Neuter Advisory Board. Elizabeth lives in Los
Angeles and has been with Best Friends since 2008.
ELIZABETH ORECK
elizabetho@bestfriends.org
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TODAY'S PANELISTS
JENNIELYNN HOLMES is the Chief Program Officer for Catholic
Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, which includes overseeing all
aspects of the largest shelter and housing system between the Golden
Gate Bridge and Oregon border.
Jennielynn was born and raised in Santa Rosa, CA and received her
undergraduate degree from the University of California Davis as well as
her Masters in Public Administration from the University of San
Francisco. She was recognized by the North Bay Business Journal as a
one of the top 40 business professionals under the age of 40 and more
recently was recognized by Senator Mike McGuire as Sonoma County’s
Woman of the Year.
Jennielynn has a passion for developing innovative programs and much
of her work has been nationally recognized as best practices. She is a
graduate of Leadership Santa Rosa (Class 32) and also serves on the
City of Santa Rosa’s Community Advisory Board, Leadership Santa
Rosa’s Steering Committee, County of Sonoma’s Ag and Open Space
Committee as well as Sonoma County’s First Five Commission.
JENNIELYNN HOLMES
Jholmes@srcharities.org
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TODAY'S PANELISTS
DAVID SACKMANN currently serves as the Director of the
Integrated Case Management (ICM) Program at Catholic
Charities Eastern Washington. ICM provides wrap-around
stabilization services for residents in CCEW permanent
supportive housing, including case management, peer
support, supported employment, and behavioral health and
healthcare navigation services.
Since coming to CCEW in 2015, he has experience working
with families in rapid rehousing, coordinated entry, and
emergency shelter and transitional housing programs. He
holds a B.A. from Gonzaga University and a Master’s
Degree from the University of Oregon.
DAVID SACKMANN
david.sackmann@cceasternwa.org
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TODAY'S PANELISTS
LYNN MARQUEZ is the Assistant Director of the Integrated
Case Management (ICM) Program at Catholic Charities Eastern
Washington. Prior to joining Catholic Charities as a Program
Coordinator in 2019, Lynn served as a Program Manager at
Volunteers of America for both Alexandria’s House – a
residential program for expectant and new teen mothers – and
Crosswalk, an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless
youth.
Lynn also served as a Site Coordinator for Communities in
Schools. She currently oversees stabilization support services
for 7 permanent supportive housing buildings in the Spokane
area.
LYNN MARQUEZ
lynn.marquez@cceasternwa.org
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TODAY'S PANELISTS
DORI PECK comes with a background in animal welfare throughout
her entire life, starting as a small child, rescuing every animal that
needed help. Growing up in a small northern Idaho town, learning the
spirit of community and giving back to people and animals through
servant leadership was part of the education.
After high school, Dori attended the University of Idaho, gaining a B.S.
in Education. In 2007, Dori joined the Spokane Humane Society as
the Development Director, which she held for seven years. Dori joined
the SpokAnimal team in 2014 as the Development Director, working
hand in hand with the Executive Director to learn the position.
Dori accepted the Executive Director position at SpokAnimal in
December 2017 and it has been a whirlwind of learning and growing
the organization. Placing over 3,000 animals per year that would not
have otherwise had a chance and working with transfer partners
across the country is an honor.
DORI PECK
dori@spokanimal.org
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BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY \ 10 \
OUR STORY • Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. • Based in Kanab, Utah, we operate the nation’s largest sanctuary for companion animals • Lifesaving centers in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Salt Lake City and soon, Bentonville, AR • Leader of lifesaving coalitions nationwide and a network of more than 3,350 partners • Proven lifesaving solutions have helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters annually from 17M to about 347,000 today \ 11 \
Every day in America’s shelters, dogs
and cats are killed simply because
they don’t have safe places to call
home.
MORE THAN
950
EVERY DAY
AROUND
347,000
IN 2020
\ 12 \TOGETHER, WE WILL
SAVE
THEM
ALL.
Every pet deserves a safe and
loving place to call home, and
we’re working to make that
happen. Together, we will make
the country no-kill by 2025.
\ 13 \WHERE WE ARE SAVING ANIMALS \ 14 \
ADVOCACY AND PROGRAMMING Best Friends is working from coast to coast at the local, state and federal level to promote programs, policy and legislation in the areas that have the greatest impact on saving the lives of pets in shelters and preserving the human-animal bond by allowing pets to remain with their families. \ 15 \
AMERICANS LOVE THEIR PETS • 2 out of 3 American homes have pets. • 173 million cats and dogs live in 81 million households. • Housing restrictions are the #2 reason dogs and cats are surrendered to shelters (#1 for dogs alone). • Best Friends is working to promote pet-inclusive policies that allow more pets to be adopted and to prevent unnecessary family separation. SOURCE: https://bestfriends.org/no-kill-2025/animal-welfare-statistics \ 16 \
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS • 46% of renters live with pets. • Millions of people and their pets are still at risk of eviction in America due to COVID-19 and its impacts. • Communities of color are disproportionately rent-burdened and at risk of eviction. SOURCE: Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends 2019 Report and National Equity Atlas \ 17 \
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING • It's estimated that 5-25% of homeless individuals have a dog and/or cat. • In 2016, the National Alliance to End Homelessness conducted a survey to assess why people avoid shelters. 22% of respondents indicated they avoided shelter because “they don’t accept my pet.” • National Alliance to End Homelessness + PetSmart Charities: Keeping People and Pets Together (2020) PHOTO SOURCE: National Alliance to End Homelessness \ 18 \
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SANTA ROSA CCSR Pet-Friendly Shelter Model • In 2016, CCSR shelters in Northern CA began a three-part transition: first to a low-barrier model, then to accommodate service animals, and finally to accept pets at their Samuel L. Jones Hall shelter. • They trained staff, consulted with veterinarians, wrote a protocol for animal processes and accumulated supplies through donations. • They only accept dogs. No size or breed limits; the only restrictions are behavior-based. Dogs must have a rabies certification, be spayed/neutered, and not be a threat to public health and safety. • CCSR shelters are housing-focused and work to help residents move into permanent housing. This includes assisting residents with pets. \ 19 \
THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING PETS AND
FAMILIES TOGETHER
Real stories from Best Friends' 2020
Housing Survey
• I am a 65-year old woman who has gone through a very hard divorce. The
only thing that has kept me alive is my pets. The thought of not having
them in my life is unthinkable. The local shelter is now building a kitty
condo for homeless persons who have cats and do not want to give them
up. This shelter already allows dogs. This is such a relief to me. I lived in
my car for 6 days in Feb. of 2018. I would not give up my cats and there
are many others who feel and would do the same. I hope not to have to
live in a shelter but at least I know I can take my cats. – Sherry C., Utah
\ 20 \• "I have a 17-year old dog because a friend of mine had to move into low income housing. The dog is a Golden Retriever, so that put him over the weight limit for housing. The man got to keep his cat and we found money to pay the deposit for his cat. The man has depression and the dog was so close to him. He does not see the dog because it causes him more pain." – Sandy M., Illinois • "My friend was trying to leave an abusive situation. She couldn't get help if she kept her cat and dog. So she stayed in a terrible situation." – Anonymous, Oklahoma • "After changing jobs in 1991, I had to take a government-subsidized rental home that would not accept our dog. She was older and having health issues but was still a part of our family. We decided it was best to have her euthanized. My kids and I were devastated. After 8 years, I began looking for another rental, but could not find pet friendly housing. I even offered to pay an extra $1000 security deposit and sign an agreement to pay for any damages. – Anonymous, Missouri \ 21 \
PET- INCLUSIVE POLICIES PROMOTE
PUBLIC HEALTH
According to the CDC, pets have positive impacts on
humans at nearly every stage of life:
• Lower blood pressure
• Lower risk of heart disease
• Reduced stress levels
• Decreased anxiety and depression
• Strengthened immune systems
• Increased physical activity
SOURCE: Center for Disease Control and Prevention, About Pets & People (April 15, 2019)
\ 22 \THE BENEFITS OF PETS FOR SENIORS • Pets can provide unconditional love and companionship to older adults. • Pets can promote social confidence and a sense of purpose and responsibility. • Pets provide an opportunity to do wellness checks on isolated seniors. • Pet therapy programs are a great way to bring joy to those who are unable to have pets of their own. \ 23 \
PET- INCLUSIVE HOUSING POLICIES
BENEFIT HOUSING PROVIDERS
• 48% of renters say that allowing
pets is a requirement for their
next rental.
• 83% of housing providers say that
pet-friendly vacancies can be
filled faster than non pet-friendly
units.
• Residents in pet-friendly units
stay 21% longer vs. non pet-
friendly units.
SOURCES: Michelson Found Animals and Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative and Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends 2019
Report
\ 24 \BEING PROACTIVE PROTECTS RESIDENTS Having a Pet Agreement between housing providers and pet owners can help establish a mutual understanding of the requirements all residents with pets must abide by to ensure safety, responsibility and a supportive environment for all. SOURCE: Michaelson Found Animals Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative \ 25 \
BEING PROACTIVE PROTECTS PET OWNERS Housing coordinators should collect pet information from residents in case the pet owner becomes sick or is unable to care for their pet: • Veterinarian contact information • Vaccination history • Spay/neuter status • Microchip # • Backup pet guardians COVID-19 Toolkit for Housing Coordinators TOOLKIT SOURCE: PawsOpeningDoors.com \ 26 \
RESOURCES FOR PET OWNERS
• Pets often end up in shelters due
to a lack of resources. Sadly,
many people don't realize
resources exist until after they've
surrendered their pet.
• Resources are available in
communities throughout the U.S.
for pets of senior citizens and
people with disabilities, or who
may be experiencing financial
challenges or serious illness.
\ 27 \SPOKANE PARTNERSHIP • Pilot launched in January 2021 with Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, Best Friends and SpokAnimal • Veterinary services, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, emergency surgery • Pet food pantry and distribution of supplies • More than 40 CCEW residents’ pets served between January & June \ 28 \
SPOKANE PARTNERSHIP • Guardian Angel program • Work experience • Keeping people and pets together • Benefits for CC care coordinators \ 29 \
OTHER CATHOLIC CHARITIES PARTNERSHIPS \ 30 \
HOW YOU CAN HELP • Review your current pet policy and identify any barriers. • Feel free to reach out to Best Friends if you need help with your policy. • Identify potential local partners by going to the Best Friends website. • Are you interested in collaborating with Best Friends? Let us know! \ 31 \
QUESTIONS? \ 32 \
RESOURCES \ 33 \
FAIR HOUSING ACT (FHA)
FHA includes persons with disabilities and protects them
from housing discrimination
• Applies to dwellings only
• DOJ and HUD enforce
• More protections granted to individuals
living with a disability than the ADA
• Requires access for Service and
Assistance animals
• Breed and weight restrictions not
permitted
\ 34 \AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
• 1 in 4 U.S. adults – 61 million Americans – live with a
disability, according to the CDC.
• ADA requires state and local governments, businesses,
and nonprofit organizations that serve the public to
make "reasonable modifications" in their policies,
practices, or procedures when necessary to allow
service animals to accompany people with disabilities in
all areas of the facility where the public is allowed to go.
• Emotional support, therapy, comfort and companion
animals are not considered Service Animals under the
ADA.
• Breed or size restrictions not permitted.
SOURCES: https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
and https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0816-disability.html
\ 35 \PET OWNERSHIP IN PUBLIC HOUSING (POPH)
• Residents of public housing may own one or more common household
pets subject to the “reasonable requirements of the public housing agency”
• Reasonable requirements may include:
o Payment of a nominal fee, a pet deposit, or both
o Limitations on the number of animals in a unit, based on unit size
• Prohibitions on:
o Types of animals classified as dangerous
o Individual animals, based on certain factors including the size/weight
• Restrictions or prohibitions based on the building
• Requirements that pets be registered and/or spayed/neutered are acceptable,
but not “debarking” mandates
SOURCE: United States Code, 2006 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC
HEALTH AND WELFARE, Chapter 8, Subchapter I, Sec. 1437z-3
\ 36 \SERVICE ANIMALS + EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
ANIMALS
• A Service Animal is trained to do a job that his/her owner can't perform
without help due to a physical or psychiatric disability. Although these
animals may provide emotional support, the work of the service animal
must be directly related to the handler’s disability. They must be
permitted in housing, even if other pets are not allowed.
• An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, or
other pet that provides calming or other benefits to a person with an
emotional disability, such as anxiety, depression etc. ESA's do not have
to be trained, but a prescription letter is required to qualify. While they
don’t have unlimited access to public spaces, the Fair Housing Act
mandates “reasonable accommodations” for ESAs even in buildings
that don’t allow pets.
\ 37 \BEING PROACTIVE PROTECTS PETS Natural Disaster Preparedness for Pet Owners • The federal Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act ensures that state emergency preparedness plans take individuals with companion and service animals into consideration. It was passed by Congress in direct response to the study on federal lessons learned in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. • The PETS Act is a step in the right direction for keeping families together and safe during a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, wildfire, earthquake or flood, but pet owners should also be sure they are prepared for emergencies. • Pet Natural Disaster Checklist and Emergency Plan \ 38 \
• In some disaster situations, local emergency management may
arrange for a pet shelter to be open to evacuated or displaced
residents’ pets.
o These shelters often require proof of up-to-date vaccinations and
that pets remain crated/leashed.
o Pet owners must provide any specialized food and/or medications
if the pet requires them.
o To identify whether your local emergency management agency
has established a pet shelter, visit their website and search for
pet shelters. Alternatively, you can contact them directly to ask
about any pet sheltering plans in your community.
• Natural disaster preparedness resources for pet owners
\ 39 \RESOURCES FOR PET OWNERS • Financial assistance for low-income pet owners • Pet food pantries provide free pet food to those in need • Free and low-cost spay and neuter • Mobile vets deliver veterinary services to pet owners who are unable to get to a clinic • Disease-specific resources for pets • Estate planning information for pet owners who wish to provide a lifetime care plan for their pet \ 40 \
RESOURCES FOR PET OWNERS • Foster homes for pets of military personnel & medical patients • Service dog support for disabled veterans • Help for domestic violence victims seeking safety with their pets • Financial support for those in need of an assistance dog • Resources for those with assistance dogs • Foster opportunities for those in need of a temporary home for their pet • Rehoming opportunities for those in need of a permanent home for their pet \ 41 \
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR PET OWNERS
Best Friends offers a comprehensive
set of resources for pet owners, including:
• An emergency pet preparedness plan
(English and Spanish versions
available)
• Free veterinary consultations for 30
days through the Best Friends Vet
Access app
• Up-to-date information and FAQs
RedRover.org offers emergency
boarding grants for pet owners
hospitalized with COVID-19
\ 42 \THANK YOU!
bestfriends.org
Contact: info@bestfriends.org
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