On this podcast I am excited to have an interview with friend of the pod, Cassie Keeley! We talk about her life living on a rural farm in Massachusetts and her job in Animal Control. Cassie has some fun stories to share including one where she was called in to assist with a bear who had broken into someone's home and was ransacking their kitchen. Don't worry, it has a happy ending for all, including the mischievous bear.
We will also discuss some misconceptions about black bears, what it's like to care for a menagerie of animals that includes two local celebrity pigs and how Cassie believes Animal Control should be renamed Animal Protection.
Before we get to Cassie's interview I will tell you about how I'm using Alba Botinica Hawaiian Hand and Body Lotion to bring me a little more zen this winter. Here's a link to the product on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Alba-Cocoa-Butter-Lotion-Ounce/dp/B001E0SE58/ref=sxts_rp_s_a_1_0?content-id=amzn1.sym.eff26b9b-e255-411b-a40d-eccb21f93fe4%3Aamzn1.sym.eff26b9b-e255-411b-a40d-eccb21f93fe4&cv_ct_cx=alba+hawaiian+hand+and+body+lotion&gclid=Cj0KCQiAz9ieBhCIARIsACB0oGL2maNRvBzcac_tdYgeQMH7nRrowNnWou-k_jGLxr7D9sJee3YLh-UaAh-TEALw_wcB&hvadid=580967791873&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9003349&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17936968762121235690&hvtargid=kwd-7029880391&hydadcr=28975_14571552&keywords=alba+hawaiian+hand+and+body+lotion&pd_rd_i=B001E0SE58&pd_rd_r=c703a7fd-4fac-4e5c-a135-b73fb6dfdf61&pd_rd_w=iaEHp&pd_rd_wg=2lyRL&pf_rd_p=eff26b9b-e255-411b-a40d-eccb21f93fe4&pf_rd_r=Z0AC42ED8D24D58PR4W0&qid=1675039217&sr=1-1-5985efba-8948-4f09-9122-d605505c9d1e
We will end our episode with a Drop of Zen (a short guided meditation). I will guide you through an exercise designed to help you drop in and identify one thing you can do for yourself to help fill your own cup.
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Cassie's Bio: Cassie is a mom of three humans, and a life long animal adorer. She currently works as an animal control officer in a small town in rural Massachusetts. Cassie previously worked as a veterinary technician, a manager of a pet store, and a certified personal trainer. She owns a hobby farm with her husband, taking care of approximately thirty five different animals they consider pets and life long friends. Cassie likes to think of herself as a wild animal protector and is passionate about helping to educate the public on the benefits and importance of wild animals. She is also known give rides to animals in need and is always happy to get them to the amazing humans who work hard to rehabilitate them.
https://www.sheffieldma.gov/animal-control
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