Always Andersonville: The Podcast
Society & Culture
This week, Charlie and Colman are joined by Jessica Katz, Founder and Executive Director of Chicagoland Exotic Animal Rescue. CLEAR’s mission is to rescue and rehabilitate abandoned and stray bird, reptile, and fish species that are commonly found in the pet trade, and rehome them to a household that will be the very best fit for their needs. CLEAR also strives to educate the community about the unique care needs of these uncommon pets.
CLEAR was first conceptualized by Jessica Katz during her graduate program at Regis University. After procuring a Bachelor’s Degree in animal science and wildlife biology, Jessica received a Master’s Degree in nonprofit management in 2012. Beginning with her first job in pet care at age 16, Jessica saw that there was a gap in the culture of how people cared for birds, reptiles, and fish: dogs and cats have multitudes of local and nationally-based rescue organizations, while exotic animals were often abandoned, illegally released, or relinquished to the few exotic animal organizations that were already at or beyond capacity. After rescuing her first parakeet from the woods in Michigan in 2015, an opportunity to facilitate change and promote a different kind of pet care culture presented itself. Several like-minded individuals came together in August of 2021 to form CLEAR’s founding board.
Episode 105.3 - Gabbin' with Stew featuring Ted Fournier of Orange Shoe Personal Fitness Andersonville
Episode 105.2 - Gabbin' with Stew Featuring Martin Cournane of Lady Gregory's and Octavio
Episode 105.1 - Gabbin' with Stew featuring Searah Deysach of Early to Bed
Episode 104 - The story of The Lytle House & RMP Chicago Events
Episode 103 - Staying Active in Andersonville: The story of COVID-19
Episode 102 - The story of Urban Renewal Brewery with James Moriarty
Episode 101 - The story of Hungry By Nature with Ellie O'Brien
Episode 100 - The story of #AlwaysAndersonville: The Podcast with the Andersonville Chamber Staff
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Episode 99 - The story of Emanuel Congregation with Rabbi Craig Marantz and Leah Jones
Episode 98 - The story of A Full Living with Briana DeBolt and Chamere Orr
Episode 97 - The story of Cas Hardware with Cornel "Junior" Ladan
BONUS 6 - The story of With Love from Andersonville with Hallie Borden of Milk Handmade
Episode 96 - The Story of Valerie Friedlander Coaching
BONUS 6 - The Story of Hygge with Kirstin Franklin of Akvavit Theatre
Episode 95 - The story of Andersonville Physical Therapy and Wellness Center with Pat Staszak
Episode 94 - The story of Oda Mediterranean Cuisine with Tamte Meladze
Episode 93 - The story of Mena Tours and Travel with Steven Sanchez and Giselle LaBorde Sanchez
Episode 92 - The story of Dispensary 33 with Abigail Watkins and Paul Lee
BONUS 5 - The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, The Night Before Christmas read by students from Rogers Park Montessori School and Randy Heite of Friends of Andersonville
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