In this episode of the DuPage Business Beat Podcast, Greg Bedalov sits down with DuPage County Board Member and Animal Services Committee Chair Brian Krajewski and DuPage County Animal Services Administrator Laura Flamion to discuss the evolving role of animal welfare in building strong, healthy communities.

The conversation explores what makes DuPage County Animal Services unique as the region’s only government-operated open admission shelter, how the organization has achieved a remarkable 93% live release rate, and why its work extends far beyond pet adoption. Brian and Laura share insights on public health, emergency response, volunteerism, mental health initiatives, community education, and the partnerships that help connect thousands of animals with new homes each year.

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