Leanna Taylor is CEO of the Arizona Pet Project, an organization that keeps pets with the people who love them through any kind of hardship. Leanna came to this work after a previous career in professional sports, moved by what she saw and experienced in her own Phoenix neighborhood and the need for solutions that address the human crises and animal crises that are so inextricably intertwined. Today, the Arizona Pet Project is at the forefront of recognizing and honoring the H in HASS—the human part of animal welfare. And we&apos;re so excited to share this wide-ranging, supremely galvanizing chat between Diaz and Leanna that goes deep and brings home the hows and whys of keeping families together, working with partners to support the whole family, and why all families should, we&apos;re quoting Leanna here, &quot;have access to the joy and healing benefits of pet ownership.&quot; Find Human Animal Support Services Online: <ul> <li><a href='https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/'>HASS Website</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/humananimalsupportservices'>Facebook</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thehasslife/'>Instagram</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/human-animal-support-services/'>LinkedIn</a></li> </ul>

Best Friends’ Brent Toellner, and Clare Callison of HASS

People, Pets, and Purpose is an interview-style podcast that explores the human-animal bond and what really matters. This show is hosted by Diaz Dixon—the Maddie’s® Advisor for External Affairs and Partnerships for the Human Animal Support Services project.&nbsp; The Human Animal Support Services project reimagines a world where the human and animal welfare industries work together to serve people and pets in need. Learn more about our work at humananimalsupportservices.org.