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I can't wait for you to listen to this special "Lollapalooza" episode of "Why Do Pets Matter?" You'll get to meet and learn more about the incredible work of four very passionate animal and people lovers who are making an impact around the world.Learn More About:Spencer B. HodgettsSpencer helps Pet Advocacy & Therapy Professionals connect globally to create the social-impact they desire through his work and website ReboundDog.comhttps://rebounddog.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerbhodgetts/ Christina BurkiChristina is a psychotherapist and animal communicator who believes that animals are a wonderful source of comfort to humans. Animals are highly sensitive and instinctively know when someone needs a cuddle, a nudge or a game of ‘fetch’ – they’re great stress relievers. She says that her 2 dogs and 2 cats, who often participate in counseling sessions, are her co-therapists.https://www.christinaburki.com.au/animals-within-our-sessions.htmlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaburki/ Teresa WagnerTeresa is the founder of The Animal Loss & Grief Support Institute. Her mission and life's work is to help us deepen our spiritual intimacy with animals, resolve problems with and honor animals, assuage the suffering of animals, heal from the pain of losing animal companions and from being witness to the suffering and loss of animals in the environment, and to celebrate with like-minded people the joy of our miraculous, spiritual connection with all animals.https://animalsinourhearts.com/https://pet-loss-grief-counseling-certification.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-wagner-28096430/ Caroline GriffinCaroline is an attorney working in the field of animal protection. She was appointed chair of the Baltimore Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission, after the burning death of a dog that made national news. She is the co-founder of Show Your Soft Side, an anti-cruelty campaign, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Animal Welfare Institute."Only A Punk Would Hurt A Cat Or Dog."https://showyoursoftside.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-griffin-42aa658/