A Day at the Cleveland APL: Stories of Compassion and Community | SOP Ep. 6 - Dr. Allison Lash

Guest Dr. Allison Lash is the Medical Director at the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Join us for a day at the Cleveland Animal Protective League as Allison, a veterinarian, shares her experiences with Alice and Janet. From handling emergencies to assisting with humane investigations, Allison discusses the unpredictable yet fulfilling nature of her job. Learn how the shelter provides essential care for animals in need, including dental procedures, grooming, and wound treatments. Discover the heartwarming stories of pet owners finding support during tough times, and the efforts to reunite lost pets with their families. Explore the shelter's outreach programs, including initiatives to help domestic violence survivors keep their pets. Throughout the conversation, Allison highlights the importance of community support and compassion in providing care for animals and their owners. Dr. Lash has been with the APL for 15 years. She oversees the medical and surgical care of the more than 14,000 animals a year that come to the APL each year for placement or other assistance. More recently, she was integral in opening the Community Pet Clinic at the APL. This clinic provides access to veterinary care to animals owned by people with limited resources. Dr Lash is on the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association Board of Directors, is Chair of the Shelter Education Committee for the Midwest Veterinary Conference, and teaches the Veterinary and Husbandry portion of the Ohio Humane Agent Training Program. https://clevelandapl.org/ Support our sponsor for this episode Blue Buffalo by visiting bluebuffalo.com. BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet formulas offer the natural alternative in nutritional therapy. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years’ experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years’ experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. All footage is owned by SLA Video Productions.