On the second floor of the Humane Society of North Texas in Fort Worth, Peggy Brown’s office is one of the many squared off offices. Taking a peek into her working space, you can tell it’s one of character; piles and piles of HSNT pamphlets, education material, and brochures for donors cover the floor and shelves. Photos and drawings of furry friends are pinned through the petite room while Brown, HSNT’s community outreach coordinator, is busy gathering material for upcoming events. It’s the humane society’s 111 anniversary this year and Brown has been with the organization for 13 of those celebrations. But Brown’s love for helping animals began at a young age and has since grown from there.
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With the assistance of her dog Harli, Brown travels throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex educating the public. “I go to different schools and libraries and educate people on how to care for their pets. The other day I was speaking in an underprivileged area and people were asking me a lot of questions. I was just thankful for the chance to talk to them all. They may or may not listen but the more times they hear it, the more it sticks,” Brown said, describing her education work as her soapbox. When thinking about what led her to this position, Brown remembers a turning point. “There are few careers working with animals. When there are, they don’t pay a lot. I finally reached a point where I said ‘You know, there're more important things than a paycheck.’ Brown has a true passion for helping others, either teaching them about proper pet care or about the services that the HSNT provides. “The services we provide are very valuable. We offer low-cost spay and neuter services, lost and found, and more to the community.” Another successful community outreach program that Brown participates in is with CBS DFW. Brown brings a different dog into the station to be featured as the ‘Pet of The Week’. This feature on the news help brings about awareness of the HSNT and what they offer to the community.
Brown has witnessed a lot in her years of working with animals and said it’s not always easy. “We see the best of people and the
Born and raised in a little town in Wisconsin, just …show more content…
With the assistance of her dog Harli, Brown travels throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex educating the public. “I go to different schools and libraries and educate people on how to care for their pets. The other day I was speaking in an underprivileged area and people were asking me a lot of questions. I was just thankful for the chance to talk to them all. They may or may not listen but the more times they hear it, the more it sticks,” Brown said, describing her education work as her soapbox. When thinking about what led her to this position, Brown remembers a turning point. “There are few careers working with animals. When there are, they don’t pay a lot. I finally reached a point where I said ‘You know, there're more important things than a paycheck.’ Brown has a true passion for helping others, either teaching them about proper pet care or about the services that the HSNT provides. “The services we provide are very valuable. We offer low-cost spay and neuter services, lost and found, and more to the community.” Another successful community outreach program that Brown participates in is with CBS DFW. Brown brings a different dog into the station to be featured as the ‘Pet of The Week’. This feature on the news help brings about awareness of the HSNT and what they offer to the community.
Brown has witnessed a lot in her years of working with animals and said it’s not always easy. “We see the best of people and the