Changing the Game: Animal Rescue with Laurie Hood

This week on the Hello Frances podcast, host Shantelle Dedicke sits down with Laurie Hood, Founder and CEO of Alaqua Animal Refuge, to discuss the game-changing impact Alaqua has on the lives of animals and the community. They explore the recent relocation of animals ahead of Hurricane Milton and how the dedicated staff and volunteers create a safe, loving environment through daily feeding and enrichment. Laurie shares the incredible ripple effect of Alaqua’s mission, from saving animals to inspiring others to take action. Together, they discuss how supporting animal refuges like Alaqua can lead to meaningful change and why so many are drawn to this vital work.

Have questions or comments about this episode? We’d love to chat! Email hello@francesroy.com.

How You Can Support Alaqua:
•Volunteer: https://alaqua.org/how-to-help/volunteer/
•Foster: https://alaqua.org/how-to-help/foster-an-animal/
•Donate: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sfcpsj/
•Adopt: https://alaqua.org/adopt/