FIU alumna Alyssa Dazza ’15 has officially earned the title of “cat lady” — in the best way — as assistant director at Broward County Animal Care, Florida’s second largest municipal animal care operation.
Under her direction, Broward Animal Care launched a new Working Cats Program last month for ones not suited for indoor life. The program helps place them into safe outdoor homes where they can provide natural pest control. Adopters receive resources such as vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and microchips before leaving the shelter, and in some cases, adoption fees are waived. The placements give these cats a second chance at life outside of a traditional home. Placements include farms, stables, warehouses and plant nurseries.
Still in its infancy, the program has already successfully placed 14 cats in new outdoor homes…