How can a pet care company make a profound impact on a community? In today's episode, Lauri Partanio, owner of Professional Pets Florida, highlights two innovative initiatives. First, "Pizza for Pets", collaborates with local eateries to feature at-risk shelter animals on pizza boxes and takeout bags. This effort alone has saved 39 animals from euthanasia. Additionally, Lauri introduces her "Flight Nanny" services, ensuring pets are transported safely to their new homes. By tuning into the needs of clients and partnering with local businesses, Lauri redefines community engagement through pet care.
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Main takeaway: No matter how you want to serve your community, do your research and create solid partnerships. You don’t have to go it alone!
About our guest:
In 2014, Lauri started her animal career as a veterinary receptionist. From there, she climbed the professional ladder & went onto become an exotics specialty veterinary assistant, companion animal veterinary assistant, companion animal veterinary technician, Animal Control & Welfare Officer, and finally, Manager of Professional Pets Florida.Her background of veterinary medicine and animal welfare have helped her mold Professional Pets Florida to reflect the core values that she believes every animal should be treated with: safety, dedication, patience, and compassion. They offer overnights, pop in visits, dog walking, commercial & private flight nanny services, and adventure hikes.She is the Founder of Pizza for Pets, a local Hillsborough County non-profit initiative helping shelter pets from the Pet Resource Center find their forever homes.Additionally, she is the Tampa Bay Regional Director for the Florida Pet Services Association, a 501c3 dedicated to elevating professional pet care through community & collaboration.Quarterly, she sits on the Veterinary Medical Advisory Board at Southern Technical College in Brandon, FL.
Links:
https://www.professionalpets.net
https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalPetsNet/
https://www.instagram.com/professionalpetsnet/
Previously on: https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/329
USDA Certification Process: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalwelfare/apply/licensing-and-registration-application-packets
Flight Nanny Service: https://professionalpets.net/pet-flight-nanny/
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