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“Love is a decision, not a feeling. Feelings come and go and you can’t only rely on that for a good quality relationship.” – David Hudson, Regional Director Live The Life is here to provide

“Sometimes it takes a long time to help transform a family who has gone through generational poverty. You have to help change their mindset too.” – Patrick Hayle, Executive Director Mercy Support Services is designed

“We try to keep animals with their owners. We’re not a typical shelter but we address people wanting to abandon their animals.” – Lynn Washington, Community Relations Director St. Augustine Humane Society is committed to

“If we don’t welcome them back and if we don’t help them get jobs and help rehabilitate them, then they’ll just go back into the system and it creates a cycle of incarceration.” – Kaley

“We know that abuse is an outward show of an inward frustration. So we want to give parents that space and grace to be able to have that break.” – Dr. Standralyn Terry, Executive Director

“We have pet adoption services, but we also have a robust foster program. Some of the young puppies and kitties that come into the shelter need a little bit more TLC before they can be

Isaiah House 117 is here to reduce trauma for children awaiting placement, lighten the load for child welfare services and ease the transition for foster families. Sherrie Steadman from Isaiah House 117 shares: Find out