What happens when a community takes chance on second chances? Ellen Zahariadis of the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County and Dominique Winfrey-McKinnie of Shelby County Mayor's Office of Innovation share how their new project is creating meaningful experiences and increasing empathy for animals and humans alike in this week's episode. With dogs being utilized in hospitals, schools, and more for their therapeutic benefits, we'll dive deeper into how "man's best friend" is continuing to provide purpose, confidence, and joy.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County
• Humane Society Services and Programs
• Shelby County Office of Re-Entry
• The Memphis Flyer's article "Pawsitive Training Benefits Shelter Dogs and Incarcerated Women"
• "Our Faithful Comeback" via Shelby County Mayor's Office during the pandemic
• William "Fry" Arnold's TEDxMemphis Talk and subsequent conversation with us
• DeAndre Brown's conversation with us
• Josh Spickler's TEDxMemphis Talk and previous conversation with us
• Allegiance Canine
• 901 Student Passport

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.