We've often heard that Volunteerism is part of the Canadian DNA. 
Well, SAMANTHA CANNON is truly a exemplary of that viewpoint. 

Sam is a passionate and seasoned campaigner in the animal rescue and therapy space in Ontario, Canada. With her animal family, Tilly the horse, a dog named Bear, and a few other small animal friends, this 19-year old volunteer powerhouse has racked up countless hours building a foundation of solid experience that ranges from TNR to office duties at one of her favourite animal rescue outfits and a vet's office! Sam is set to pursue a career in psychology which will go a long way in helping her educate individuals about the positive impact animals can have on their lives, especially through the healing process of animal facilitated therapy .

On today's episode we talk about:

• Her childhood and life with a cacophony of pets.
• Samantha's deep connection to animals, how they supported her emotional development during her years of being bullied in public school.
• "I'm an extrovert."
• Her first volunteer job as a 'cat cuddler'
• Circle Square Horse Ranch - Sam's first experience in supporting young people by teaching them to ride horses and the value that the exposure to horses brought to oftentimes traumatized youth.
• Socializing feral and challenging cats
• The case for TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release)
• Barn cat colony rescues
• Her diverse volunteer experiences from cat rescues to working in a vet's office
• The adventures of bathing 30 cats...scratches and all!
• Fostering cats
• Sam encourages young people to volunteer. She talks about a willingness to invest time and the ease in which one can volunteer and make a difference in the lives of animals and by extension, communities  
• A deeper dive into TNR
• Gratitude to vets and the general cost of veterinary care in Canada
• Caring for the safety and well-being of cats and other animals...the benefits
• Feral cats and their human bonding once rehabilitated. 
• Honouring FAWG Forest Therapeutic Farm - Animal facilitated therapy-what it IS and how it's used to support human healing.
• Sam shares about the power of a mentor and her decision to pursue a psychology degree as a powerful outcome.
• We share with Samantha the invaluable work of Healing with Horses, Tobago.

Final thoughts from Samantha Cannon -
ONE PERSON CAN DECIDE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
 
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FAWG FOREST THERAPEUTIC FARM & COUNCELLING SERVICES
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HEALING WITH HORSES, TOBAGO
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