Approximately 6.3 million pets end up in shelters each year in the United States. Grace Kay, Founder and President of Their Lives Matter, joins us today to discuss how Their Lives Matter is helping to tackle the problem. Their Lives Matter is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of unwanted animals through adoption and fostering, and reducing overpopulation through spay and neuter programs.Topics Include:- How Grace got into animal welfare- The therapeutic benefits of animals- Dealing with social media critics- Rescue during the pandemic- Compassion when dealing with owner surrenders- And other topics…Resources Mentioned:https://theirlivesmatter.org/CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3LLRPUaWant to connect with us? Follow us on social media!Email – podcast@cuddly.comInstagram @welovecuddlyTwitter @welovecuddlyFacebook @welovecuddlyhttps://cuddly.com