Animal Shelter Director Cares For Pets & Their Humans: Patch Hero

BRANFORD, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Cassie Burban, who nominated her mother, Laura Burban.

Name of the nominee:
Laura Burban

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Director of Branford Animal Shelter

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
I believe my mom and all the animal shelter staff deserve to be recognized because they have stepped up to help so many people and animals during this pandemic. My mom and her staff have been delivering pet foods and other pet supplies to people who are out of work, elderly, sick or immune compromised and they have been grocery shopping for them as well. They have also been helping people who are out of work to keep their animals by helping them with vet services and other resource guidance. My mom and her staff have been taking care of the animals at the animal shelter every single day.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
One thing I think you should know about my mom is that she is very determined and motivated to provide help to anyone who may need it, even if it's not animal related.

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