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flying the nest

Hi Janet! Tell us a bit about your background and personal connection to animal rescue. I’m a lawyer and photographer. I recently moved back to Toronto, Canada after living in New York City for 10 years. I’ve always loved animals, but for many years I was afraid to get involved with rescuing them because I didn’t think I could handle the heartbreak that goes with the work. I was almost 50 when I finally acknowledged that animals needed me more than I needed to be comfortable. So, I started volunteering with animal rescue groups as a caregiver and/or photographer. Over time, I committed to becoming vegan and using photography

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