Compassion Can Be Taught Lesson 2: Every Behavior Has a Reason
by Cathy M. Rosenthal “That dog is mean!” I’ve heard those four words many times. Usually, they’re spoken by a […]
The Best Grant You’ll Ever Write Begins Long Before You Open the Application
by Cathy M. Rosenthal After writing grants for nearly four decades, I’ve learned something that surprises people. The strongest grants
The Path to Leadership: Jordan Craig Shows It’s Not What You Think
By Cathy M. Rosenthal One of the easiest mistakes we make is assuming successful leaders are born confident. We see
Compassion Can Be Taught Lesson 1: Let Dogs and Cats Come to You
One of the most common mistakes I see children make around animals isn’t because they’re being unkind. It’s because they’re
The Biggest Threat to Affordable Spay/Neuter Isn’t Money — It’s the Veterinary Shortage
By Cathy M. Rosenthal There was a week recently when a busy, five-day-a-week nonprofit spay/neuter clinic was open for only
The Many Reasons So Many Pets Go Missing in Summer
By Cathy M. Rosenthal Summer isn’t just vacation season. It’s lost-pet season. Every year, animal shelters brace for something many
The Best Leaders Recognize Potential Before You Do: James Bias and the Power of Trust
by Cathy M. Rosenthal When James Bias hired me at the San Antonio Humane Society in 2003, he trusted me
Before You Worry About Screwworm, Read This
As someone who lives in the Texas Hill Country, I’ve been following developments surrounding New World screwworm with particular interest. Over
Why Humane Perspectives Isn’t Just for Animal Welfare Leaders
This weekend, my mom gave me the most honest feedback I could have asked for. She had just received her
Changing the Conversation About Pit Bull-Type Dogs: Lessons Learned from Ledy VanKavage
By Cathy M. Rosenthal Some people advocate quietly. Others walk into a room and make you believe change is possible.