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Friendship: The Humane Society of Clinton County, Indiana
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Summary
In this episode, Dr. Sandy San Miguel, Associate Dean for Engagement interviews Cheyenne Taylor, the Director of the Humane Society of Clinton County, and Dr. Emily Curry, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine and Surgery at Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine. They discuss their partnership and the impact it has had on both organizations. The Humane Society of Clinton County relies on Purdue for free veterinary care, including spays, neuters, and vaccines, which helps them save money and increase adoptions. The partnership also provides valuable hands-on learning experiences for veterinary students, who gain confidence and competence in performing surgeries and providing primary care. The communication between the two organizations is frequent and mainly done through email and the messaging app GroupMe. The conversation between Emily Curry and Cheyenne Taylor focused on their long-standing partnership and how they sustain it. They discussed the benefits of transporting animals to Purdue University for spay/neuter surgeries and the additional resources available there. Both Emily and Cheyenne expressed their satisfaction with the current state of their partnership and their goals to maintain and expand it. They also highlighted the importance of building relationships and trust in community partnerships. The best part of their partnership has been the ability to help animals and witness their success stories. Their advice for building community partnerships is to not sell yourself short, be brave in reaching out, and trust your gut. They also emphasized the need for open communication and trust in working with universities. Listeners can learn more about their programs by visiting the Humane Society of Clinton County's Google page and the Priority for Paws website.
Keywords
partnership, Humane Society, Clinton County, Purdue, veterinary care, adoptions, hands-on learning, communication, resources, community, trust, success stories
Takeaways
- The partnership between the Humane Society of Clinton County and Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine has had a significant impact on both organizations.
- Purdue provides free veterinary care to the Humane Society, including spays, neuters, vaccines, and preventions, which helps increase adoptions and save money.
- The partnership also offers valuable hands-on learning experiences for veterinary students, allowing them to gain confidence and competence in performing surgeries and providing primary care.
- Building relationships and trust are key to sustaining community partnerships.
- The best part of a partnership is the ability to help animals and witness their success stories.
Helpful Links
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Priority4 Paws Program
Humane Society of Clinton County, Indiana
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:06 Introductions and Roles
01:54 Overview of the Humane Society of Clinton County
03:19 Collaboration and Mission
05:50 Impact of the Partnership
07:58 Students' Experiences
12:11 Building and Maintaining the Partnership
14:02 Communication Strategies
18:03 Streamlining Communication with GroupMe
19:16 Utilizing Other Resources and Opportunities
20:46 Success Stories and Personal Connections
23:20 The Lightning Round
23:41 The Importance of Success Stories
25:53 Engagement and Trust in Partnerships
26:27 Unexpected Benefits of the Partnership
27:56 Advice for Building Community Partnerships
29:10 Trust and Confidence in the Partnership
31:38 Where to Learn More
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